The Record Sticker of Doom

[TAGO MAGO]

I don't necessarily walk away from a 180g vinyl reissue, although I found it to be a bit of a crap shoot. I think the weight is not relevant, it's whether or not the record is pressed on virgin or recycled vinyl. A lot of people will say that records from before the early 70's sound better because they are thicker, which is not so, it's the fact that they were pressed using virgin vinyl. While I am not particularly fond of Dynaflex records, it's more important that the record I stick on my table was made from an array of vinyl compounds with possibly bits of the label and other debris pressed in. How about also including a label that guarantees the album to not be off center. I bought a reissue of T2's It'll All Work Out In Boomland on Decca and the inner groove waver and distortion is horrible.

 

[rolltide]

It seems this boils down to "some companies press good records these days and others don't", with the 180g factor being mostly irrelevant.

I've got tons of 180g records, there's only 1-2 that I have problems with, but given that they're modern pressings it doesn't seem any more or less likely I wouldn't have had the same problems had it been lighter.

But then again, maybe I just have good luck. It seems for some folks here buying records is like walking in a minefield and they get 9 bad ones for every 1 good one, I just don't have such problems, not even with 180g A Love Supremes.

 

[jeremyjustic]

You guys ever notice everyone dislikes everything nowadays. strange that people like talking sh!t about stuff they dont like rather then talking up things they do like. Humans sure can be a grumpy bunch.

 

[cyto]

You guys ever notice everyone dislikes everything nowadays. strange that people like talking sh!t about stuff they dont like rather then talking up things they do like. Humans sure can be a grumpy bunch.

Well said....:thmbsp:

 

[OldSch00l]

I do that when I see the "Digitally Remastered" sticker on albums that would have originally been recorded in analog...

 

[oldvinyldude]

I don't run away.

I don't buy because of it either.

I buy what interests me, ignoring the sticker. Too many variables, to associate any superiority based on the thickness of the vinyl.

I buy what I like, and most new vinyl is very good, but there have been clunkers along the way. How many were 180g ? -I dunno.......

 

[grooveman]

I've bought several hard to find Jazz titles with this sticker on the cover, at HPB over the last few years. No doubt cut from a digital source, but for $13.99, not all that bad sonically and the vinyl is usually quiet and flat.

 

[mcubba]

I've bought several hard to find Jazz titles with this sticker on the cover, at HPB over the last few years. No doubt cut from a digital source, but for $13.99, not all that bad sonically and the vinyl is usually quiet and flat.

Same here. 13.99 every so often isn't bad and I've discovered a few jazz titles that I most likely would never have run across and purchased.

One thing about HPB though, is that a few years ago when this "vinyl resurgence" started to happen, they seemingly increased the price of all levels of used vinyl by a buck or two. What was once 2.99-3.99 has now become 5.99+, all because vinyl is "cool" again. Sucks for those of us that never stopped purchasing the format. [/small'ish rant]

 

[Greyson]

Just to clear up any confusion, I created this thread out of frustration over getting half a dozen records in the span of a month or two, all with this sticker, all warped. Not a crusade against 180g vinyl in general.

 

[grooveman]

Same here. 13.99 every so often isn't bad and I've discovered a few jazz titles that I most likely would never have run across and purchased.

One thing about HPB though, is that a few years ago when this "vinyl resurgence" started to happen, they seemingly increased the price of all levels of used vinyl by a buck or two. What was once 2.99-3.99 has now become 5.99+, all because vinyl is "cool" again. Sucks for those of us that never stopped purchasing the format. [/small'ish rant]

The HPB's in my area have really become hit or miss. Most of the used inventory has become over priced for the condition they're in. Lately.....most of what I buy at HPB are the $13.99 Jazz re-issues.

I've seen prices drop down to $2.99-$3.99 on records that sit in their bins and don't sell over a few months. But you're right.....most of the used records have gone up in price.......Sign of the times I guess! But $19.99 for a beat up Led Zeppelin LP is a joke!

 

[shaunsmith]

I like the heavy vinyl. Of course, I don't go running to buy it, but I like the few pieces I have.

I also like the heavy vinyl. I use it in my stickers most of the time.

 

[Urchinn]

I haven't had any problems with 180gram discs...but certainly haven't bought one because of the fact that it was a 180g disc. Or avoided those discs. I will say one thing...I enjoy the "feel" of that extra weight!