Splattered, Translucent, Colored and otherwise Non-Black Vinyl
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On the drying rack today 
See, I got myself a new LP cleaning set-up, so I'm kicking it off with the most colorful stuff, which also happens to be the most difficult on which to spot dirt and debris.
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Very cool!See, I got myself a new LP cleaning set-up, so I'm kicking it off with the most colorful stuff, which also happens to be the most difficult on which to spot dirt and debris.
Thanks man - I wonder what the ratio of new releases on colored vinyl vs. regular black is these days. I feel like maybe half or more of everything my kids are buying, is splattered, colored etc. vinyl.
It was a bit of novelty when I was a young’un.
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Seems like newer issues and reissues are released in color and black.
The colored stuff is cool, but often more expensive.
If it's not a special album or cool color, I just get the black.
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Wet Leg - Moisturizer, 2025, clear.
This album comes in several version of colors and covers.
Including a limited version that is clear and sandwiched with liquid actual moisturizer.
I was tempted.
Not sure but I feel like this must be an early example of non black vinyl. 1959.
Also a flat out great album!
Haven't spun too much coloured vinyl lately but did spin this one on the weekend.
Metal record a few weeks back. 80's band out of Montreal
I’m going to look for this one.
My grandfather was a massive collector of jazz records and worked in radio in the Bay Area when the Fantasy label was created in 1949.
They were possibly the first label to incorporate non black vinyl. They literally had red for mono and later, blue for stereo. I’ve never seen a blue Fantasy LP in person.
They (Fantasy) went on to press stereo LPs in red but with a blue label. Those are fairly common.
After CCR signed to Fantasy, no more effing around, black vinyl reigned supreme.
I inherited this record along with a 1959 magnavox tube amp and cabinet. Considering this pressing is also 1959 I suspect my great uncle bought it as a showcase for his new toy. I just played it thru the same amp and cabinet + matching stereo cabinet via a more modern turntable - Great sound especially for an early stereo recording!!
I’m satisfied when any of this is appreciated today.
The Clash - Straight To Hell b/w Should I Stay or Should I Go? [45 RPM Picture Disc] (1982)
v8peters
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Wow, I've had much fun reading thru this thread. I've seen all sorts of vinyl that I had no idea existed (but I'm not big into vinyl).
Thanks to y'all for sharing.
The only thing I've got to share is this Grand Funk Railroad gold album. I had one of these when I was young but it was stolen along with many other albums. So this particular gold one is a barn find from a few years ago.
Thanks to y'all for sharing.
The only thing I've got to share is this Grand Funk Railroad gold album. I had one of these when I was young but it was stolen along with many other albums. So this particular gold one is a barn find from a few years ago.
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I started this thread awhile back, specifically ruling out picture discs. Why? I think they belong in their own category.
People post picture discs here anyway from time to time and that’s understandable.
I’d like to point out that there is no official picture disc thread on AK.
An opportunity to start one.
People post picture discs here anyway from time to time and that’s understandable.
I’d like to point out that there is no official picture disc thread on AK.
An opportunity to start one.
I didn't see your disclaimer. I won't hijack your thread anymore.
No worries man - start a thread. It’s a void that needs filling
