Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1097 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 12:25 am: | |
I collect novelty albums; jazz records (Art Blakey Freedom Rider is my fave) Seventies funk and spoken word records; some opera. I have a at pl120 turntable that can play 78s Quartz manipulation. Only downside is that the turntable doesnt automatically lift the arm after a record is finished. I have a copy of The Awakenings on the Black Jazz label; Cannonball Adderly Soul Zodiac; Dolemite. Its a fun hobby..... |
Alfie1a Member Username: Alfie1a
Post Number: 141 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 1:56 pm: | |
I like old records too. Have a sealed original issue of "Cannonball Adderly and the Poll Winners". So many times i wanted to listen to it but resisted opening it. dang, I want to listen to it NOW. wowwee Cannonball, Wes Montgomery and Ray Brown. hold me back Also a sealed original issue of "Nancy Wilson/Cannonball Adderly" and a 2nd copy which I enjoy occasionally. No idea of the value of these. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 498 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 4:06 pm: | |
record collecting...an obsession, really. Have, um, "many" LP's and about 2 feet of 78's (including a Bird Dial, various Todd Rhodes, and a Bessie Columbia Flag 78...nothing beats the funky smell of aged vinyl. CD's have no soul... |
Lodgedodger Member Username: Lodgedodger
Post Number: 1311 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 4:59 pm: | |
Lodgedodger and betterhalf are collectors. |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 69 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 5:36 pm: | |
Shit yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Records are my faves. I would take a record over a CD, MPI, Ipod or download any day. I got a small collections of LP's and 45's(over 1,600 LP's and over 500 45's). I collect 50's stuff(pop, rock, rockabilly, doo wop, R&B), surf/instro/hot rod, girl groups, British invasion, 60's soul(Motown, Chicago, Stax, beach music, northern soul), garage rock past and present, some psych, some 70's, authentic punk, old jazz, old blues, old country, gospel and some classical. |
Lowell Moderator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 2156 Registered: 09-2003
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 1:07 am: | |
Cruise on over to SoulfulDetoit.com to run across the the big time vinyl gang. |
20043_stotter Member Username: 20043_stotter
Post Number: 746 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 5:57 am: | |
I also have many, many Lp's. |
9936sussex Member Username: 9936sussex
Post Number: 208 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 11:42 am: | |
My husband and I still have all of our vinyl--a very diverse collection--he loves old radio shows and opera, I love Motown, Beatles, Beach Boys and Simon and Garfunkel. We've moved several times and I always say I'm going to get rid of them, but I just can't. The album liner notes were read SO MUCH, and I love the physical nature of playing them. I will never get rid of them, but my, they take up a lot of storage space. |
Alley Member Username: Alley
Post Number: 1017 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 12:58 pm: | |
I love vinyl! I also love Car City records |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 71 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 1:24 pm: | |
Cruise on over to SoulfulDetoit.com to run across the the big time vinyl gang. True but not enough rock and rollers over there. I once came across a pressing of "96 Tears" by ? & The Mysterians on the Pa Go Go label(before it was issued nationally on Cameo). Its worth from $300 to $700. I had no plans of ever selling it, but after ? lost everything in that fire two years ago. I gave it to him. |
Alfie1a Member Username: Alfie1a
Post Number: 145 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 6:11 pm: | |
thumbs up for Mickeymac |
Denbytar64 Member Username: Denbytar64
Post Number: 92 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 6:52 pm: | |
You can call the American Society of Appraisers in Herndon, Va for a local number to call for the valuation of your records. Or www.appraisers.org for additional informaton on appraisers |
Chuckjav Member Username: Chuckjav
Post Number: 1440 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 11:41 pm: | |
Can I borrow some Del Shannon & the Rationals for our cool party at Mackenzie High? |
Mackenzie68 Member Username: Mackenzie68
Post Number: 69 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 1:23 am: | |
How about Ron Paturka, his hit was Happy Street. Mackenzie alum, I'm told. |
56packman Member Username: 56packman
Post Number: 2425 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 11:19 am: | |
I've got about 300, some classical, shows, movie soundtracks, pop vocals, instrumentals, comedy, a whole lot of organ records for some reason, some early 80s rock and punk. |
Bigb23 Member Username: Bigb23
Post Number: 3228 Registered: 11-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 12:56 pm: | |
I thought I'd throw this up there for you guys to drool over.
quote:The Gabriel Turntable is available through select distributors from the Angelis Labor website for a price of $27,000-$64,000, depending on the number of arms. Of course, what makes the Gabriel Turntable unique is the obvious four arms. The reason why has to do with audiophiles changing the pick-up cartridges on the arm. Since the Gabriel Turntable has more than one, its setup allows for quick changes. I wish I had more turntable experience to know if this is helpful. http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090113/gabriel-turntable-one-fine-record-player-with-four-arms/ |
56packman Member Username: 56packman
Post Number: 2426 Registered: 12-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 2:55 pm: | |
high end audio is one of those places where it is better to leave your common sense at the door, if you have that much disposable income. I have seen tube amps that cost as much as a new car, and turntables that get into this /\ level of crazyness. Don't even start talking microphones, there seems to be no limit as to what can be spent there. I just want enough spare $ to get my nice warm Luxman amp fixed, the temp replacement is just OK, $30 at the salvation army store (Detroit IS cheap!) but it lacks the warmth and power of the Luxman, which dates from the Jerry Ford administration. |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 75 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 5:40 pm: | |
Where in Detroit and the surronding areas do yall shop for records? |
Jiminnm Member Username: Jiminnm
Post Number: 1644 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 8:43 pm: | |
I occasionally have pangs of regret about selling my collection of about 2,000 LPs, 1,500 45s and a few hundred 78s (especially after moving them 1,600 miles). But, I joined the digital age a little late and my CD collection is now over 2,000 (heavy on jazz, blues and pre-1980 R&R). I haven't gone the ipod route yet, but if the next car has a connecting jack, maybe I will. |
6nois Member Username: 6nois
Post Number: 784 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 9:22 pm: | |
Collector here. I just started. I shop at Detroit Threads and another place in Hamtramck. |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1100 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:31 pm: | |
Record Graveyard in Hamtramck (picked up a nice copy of Art Blakeys Freedom Rider lp) on the Blue Note Record label. Also the Record Collector in Ferndale. Sample before you buy on the turntable with headphone set-up. |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 77 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 5:09 pm: | |
Nothing against Ipods, MP3's, downloading and the like, but for me nothing does it like vinyl I dont care if its a first pressing or a reissue. I want my music on records. |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1103 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 6:04 pm: | |
Anyone have any Blue Note record label albums they want to sell in near mint condition? I like Art Blakey and the Jazz messengers. |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3004 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 6:27 pm: | |
Shit, Terryh, if I had some of those, I wouldn't part with them. I'd brag my ass off about it, though... |
East_detroit Member Username: East_detroit
Post Number: 1830 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 7:08 pm: | |
quote: Anyone have any Blue Note record label albums they want to sell in near mint condition? I like Art Blakey and the Jazz messengers. Sorry, but I do have a lovely collection from SST, Alternative Tentacles, Dischord, Tremor, Elektra, Subconscious, BOMP!, Subterranean, and Nettwerk. All first pressings, very posh. Oh wait, I guess "Brothers and Sisters" would be considered second pressing... but I have both. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 492 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 2:37 pm: | |
I have a few Blakey BN's, will trade them for a few Bird Dial LPs (10 or 12 inch). |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3020 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 11:27 pm: | |
Oh yeah, Jim, I guess you would. Who the hell wouldn't? |
Detroitbred Member Username: Detroitbred
Post Number: 216 Registered: 06-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 10:51 am: | |
Thanks for the appraiser into...I have many old records, from my parents. Big band/ WWII era, and many more. I can't bring myself to throw them out, and have been wondering if they are worth anything, and not sure how to find out. Some are in great shape. still have there sleeves and outer covers, etc. I guess I would have to inventory them first..is that reasonable to do? |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 493 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 2:29 pm: | |
Yes, Detroitbred, that is a good first step. Grading used records is more complex but information is probably available on the 'net. Certain labels (e.g., Dial, Paramount) are "scarcer" and consequently highly valued. |
Detroitbred Member Username: Detroitbred
Post Number: 217 Registered: 06-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - 2:59 pm: | |
Thanks Jimg...sounds like a good project for one of these cold winter days. |
Otter Member Username: Otter
Post Number: 518 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 5:25 pm: | |
I have a small (by collector standards very small) collection of old LPs that I inherited from my parents, and a nice early-80s Technics direct drive turntable (also inherited) to play them on. My favorites are the old latin records (Colombian and Venezuelan LPs from the 60s and 70s, a little bit of classic salsa), the James Brown (which I should give back to my aunt), a ska LP from about 1964, and the comedy stuff like Tom Lehrer and Woody Allen. It is mostly stuff that has value to me but probably not to anyone else, is older than I am, and is unavailable in any other form. O. |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 82 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 7:08 pm: | |
When I am able I am always looking for records. I am terrible to go to a record store with because I will be there for a least a couple of hours. |
Otter Member Username: Otter
Post Number: 521 Registered: 12-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 7:42 pm: | |
For those making a visit to Chicago, the Jazz Record Mart on Illinois at about Wabash is terrific for jazz and blues (and intl stuff too), including LPs old and new. O. |
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289
Post Number: 884 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 2:20 am: | |
Ya,ll gotta raid my basement and grab the 3 boxes of LP,S my son in law got as "payment" for helping some lady move stuff. I snagged the Hank Williams Memorial Album.That sits above the T.V. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 494 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 9:46 am: | |
You right, Otter, JRM is a great shop...home of Delmark records, too. "Crazy Bob" Koester is an amazing guy, recorded so many jazz/blues giants. |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1113 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 - 3:43 pm: | |
I just finished listening to The Charles Lloyd Quartet recorded live at the Fillmore auditorium in San Francisco circ 1967. Snapping sound on side two, probably just needs a cleaning with alcohol water mix on a cotton cloth. Jazz albums are soothing;love listening to jazz records. |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 86 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 5:27 pm: | |
Look for Blue Note records for what is called the "deep indentation", its some kind of mark that was on the Blue Note records from the mid 50's to early 60's. First pressings of those can fetch over 200 bucks. Check out Goldmine, they have more info on the topic. |
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm
Post Number: 775 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 5:57 pm: | |
Although the collection is pretty good (about 2,000 lp's, maybe a thousand 45's), it's gotten to the point that I collect songs more than whole records. By that I mean if an LP or CD has a song that catches my eye, I'll buy it. As a song collector, I've found an interesting source of material is cassette tapes. A used music store out my way actively buys them. They don't rate collector prices and she resells them inexpensively. Also, those spinner racks in convenience stores are a great place to collect tunes...... |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 88 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 5:46 pm: | |
As soon as I leave here, off to the record store. |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1116 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 9:02 pm: | |
Where Douglasm? Thanks for the info Mickeymac? Do you guys have any local records. I have a Nolan Strong album on Fortune Records and a group called Livin Proof which record there album at a studio on West 8 Mile back in 78 If I remember correctly. Records often have unigue arty labels. |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1118 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 10:27 pm: | |
Do any of you ever visit the recordguild website? What kind of turntables do you use? |
Downriviera Member Username: Downriviera
Post Number: 1045 Registered: 02-2008
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 11:45 am: | |
Vinyl sales increased 60% from 2007 - 2008 according to Rolling Stone magazine. Record labels are doing reissues on vinyl. Cool |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3057 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 1:45 pm: | |
Terryh, I hope that snapping sound on your Lloyd record is not the sound of percussionist Airto Moreira screwing around with one of the goddam annoying instruments for which he is teeth-grindingly noted. (Message edited by ravine on February 05, 2009) |
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm
Post Number: 777 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 4:20 pm: | |
Terryh..... ....."out my way" is a fair distance from Detroit. Old Skool Records in Ellensburg, WA, and The Music Store in Brewster, WA. Downriveria...... .....the only real problem with reissues on vinyl is the stuff they're reissuing I already bought the first time around..... |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 92 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 5:23 pm: | |
the only real problem with reissues on vinyl is the stuff they're reissuing I already bought the first time around Hey some of us werent around the first time around and besides labels like Sundazed, Norton, Get Back, and 4 Men with Beards, have done a sensational job with their reissues. |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1119 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 8:17 pm: | |
lol@Ravine.bought my turntable about a year ago from Crutchfield, and prefer jazz records. I collected Rock albums back in the late seventies -early eighties. Ive found jazz to be soothing. Jazz is kind of here and there-somewhat unstructured..I dig it |
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289
Post Number: 898 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 3:52 am: | |
Ok record folks. I have a question "How do you get mold off the sleeves?". Son in Law,s vinyl collection stinks. I want them outta the house but what to do in the meantime? |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 496 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 12:22 pm: | |
LOL...very carefully. A lysol wipe sometimes works. They should remain indoors in a moderate temp environment at all times. Donate a room in your house, Red. Vinyl is important. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 497 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 12:25 pm: | |
Ravine, not an Airto fan? Have seen him 2x and he used those instruments to very good effect... |
Ravine Member Username: Ravine
Post Number: 3064 Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 6:05 pm: | |
Just horsing around, Jimg. Airto is awright, once you get used to that whoofing noise. Actually, the truth is that I was hoping to draw YOU out with that remark. I would like to get in contact with you. Do you still have my e-mail address and/or phone number? If case you don't, I have asked Lowell to forward my e-mail address to you upon your request. (Message edited by ravine on February 06, 2009) |
Reddog289 Member Username: Reddog289
Post Number: 905 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 2:41 am: | |
Jimg, Thanks will try that. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 498 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 4:39 pm: | |
Ravine, I don't think I still have your contact info. Send me an email...JamesJazz at aol.com |
Terryh Member Username: Terryh
Post Number: 1126 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 8:34 pm: | |
Any reccomendations on cleaning of albums? I use a washcloth with a water rubbing alcohol mix. Record Collector in Ferndale has a Vynil cleaning kit for 24 bucks.... |
Mickeymac Member Username: Mickeymac
Post Number: 94 Registered: 08-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 4:11 pm: | |
Believe it or not Glass Plus works on records. Make sure its plain glass plus and not mixed with lemon amonia(or however you spell it), or any of that stuff. Use a dry lint free soft cloth and some glass plus and that will do the trick. There are cleaning record bottles you can buy, and if you have big bucks you can buy a record cleaner. They are not cheap, and start around $200. Also they have brushes that are designed for records. Let your record spin around the turntable and lightly brush the record as it spins, it picks up a lot od microdust that way. |
Jimg Member Username: Jimg
Post Number: 502 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 4:31 pm: | |
There are many liquids used by record collectors, I've heard of everything from alcohol (applied deliberately, or spilled lol) to some type of furniture polish(!) to Windex. The trick is to use a substance which doesn't dissolve vinyl (not too difficult) which won't leave deposits in da grooves...a mild alcohol-based solvent should work. But almost as important is a purpose designed brush, not a WASHCLOTH fer Chrissake. Otherwise you'll pull the crap across the grooves...I shudder to think of the destruction which may result... |
Douglasm Member Username: Douglasm
Post Number: 779 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, February 13, 2009 - 6:51 pm: | |
Long ago when I worked in a used record store, we used a glycerin and water mix to clean records. Seemed to work. |