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This is true, but both straps were on..... Fun fun fun....and a bit hung over.... Thanks everyone. LouieB

He was born, but a pre-teen. LouieB

Were you even born then?? LouieB

Every time I see this guy's name I think of John Hammond Jr. LouieB

The return of Tweedy's Gurl.... LouieB

Many of those old LPs do have incredible fidelity, despite any pops and clicks. You just have to enjoy, that's all. Sadly the vinyl fad is starting to push up prices on used LPs. But you can still get some interesting stuff at your local resale or used record stores, but clearly prices have risen even in past few months at record stores. LouieB

Bill Evans on Verve (bought for $1.50 at a junk shop new...) LouieB

So basically they are pressing LPs for everyone it looks like, since no one really wants to press them themselves anymore. LouieB

Do people actually still read Richard Brautigan?? LouieB

TNT I think is particularly good (and the first one I got too), but Millions Now Living Will Never Die may be the best. I am very fond of the box set that came out last year called A Lazarus Taxon. With the exception of the box set, all are available on LP. LouieB

Yo' mama..... That is the craziest thing I ever heard, but hey who am i to question yo mama. For LPs that are warped, the advise was to put it in a warm oven between a couple sheets of glass, also one of the craziest pieces of advice I ever heard. LouieB

Well okay then.....lots of people had SOME trouble with Being there, even if it was not as severe as what you experienced. I have a great Sundazed copy of the Byrds prefyte sessions, so I was only reflecting on that as my limited sample. I think that the smaller labels that still do vinyl (Thrill Jockey for example), do okay. But all of what you say bolsters my argument. Any album can sound like crap. Actually the quality of vinyl has been going down hill since the shortage of oil in the mid-70s. I have albums from every decade, but then again I am not an audiofile or that compulsive,

I agree with all of these. Johnny Cash a rock singer? LouieB

On the Road is always fun to read on the road.... LouieB

Yea, I heard that....I wonder WHY??? LouieB

This is exactly why CDs were invented; LPs do have imperfections. LPS have basically the same technology as when Edision invented the phonograph in the 1880s. It is a mechanical process of scraping a needle over plastic (wax in the old days.) LPs do wear out and they are also subject to imperfections. Disks are stamped out of plastic, something that no matter what, isn't going to be perfect or stay perfect for long. Its just a piece of plastic. Old Stones albums were made back when they gave a shit what albums were made of and they were good. Sure you can get them down to a point, but

Why is anyone shocked that musicians play for money sometimes? Didn't part of Led Zepplin back up Tom Jones? LouieB

You are going to have to expect some surface noise even on new vinyl unless the manufacturing has been flawless. I have older used vinyl that sounds better than newer stuff. (By older I mean from the 50s and 60s.) In fact I have bought newer used LPs and been shocked at how lousy they sound and I doubt it is from alot of playing or someone with a bad turntable. Static electricity isn't going to cause that much surface noise, but it may cause some. If you really don't want some noise buy CDs. Part of the charm of LPs is that they do have the occasional noise. LouieB

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Have we met?? If not introduce yourself....I just can't remember who I have met and who I have not. renic may be taping this show. LouieB

Really!! Three nights at the Chicago Theater..that's really big time.... LouieB

I was going to add this one myself. Strange...strange....it is playing alot now and every time I am taken aback. LouieB

Have you seen him of late..he looks far older than that......what's the deal? LouieB

Don't be cruel......its only rock and roll.... LouieB

You had to be there I guess....The Doors have gotten alot of play here over the years...I remember one great thread about them. Yea, most bands have a fairly short life span. LouieB