Great sounding common vinyl titles

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  1. npc210

    npc210 Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    I'm sure this thread has been done before ...

    Anyway, I'm looking for some great sounding vinyl pressings, ones that are easy to find and will cost me close to nothing. In my modest collection, I think something like Boston's debut and Billy Joel's Glass Houses qualify.

    So, what else should I be looking for?
     
    npc210, Jul 22, 2011
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  2. Schmeig

    Schmeig Forum Resident

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    A couple for starters:

    The Police - Synchronicity - Look for MASTERDISK RL in the deadwax
    Quarterflash - Look for "Wally" in the deadwax
     
    Schmeig, Jul 22, 2011
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  3. Randy W

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    Randy W, Jul 22, 2011
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  4. Schmeig

    Schmeig Forum Resident

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    If you like Billy Joel, The Stranger sounds really nice on vinyl. I think I have two different Sterling pressings - Bob Ludwig (RL) and Ted Jensen (TJ) but I'd have to dig them out to check. I remember liking the sound of both. I like finding Mr. Ludwig's initials in the deadwax when hunting for good-sounding pressings.

    Another goodie - Fleetwood Mac (self-titled from 1975)
     
    Schmeig, Jul 22, 2011
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  5. npc210

    npc210 Forum Resident Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the tips, guys. And thanks for the link, Randy ... that second one especially is very helpful.
     
    npc210, Jul 22, 2011
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  6. MekkaGodzilla

    MekkaGodzilla Forum Resident

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    A hint for hunting for a first pressing: hold the vinyl up to a light - first pressings were on purple vinyl, not black.
     
    MekkaGodzilla, Jul 22, 2011
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  7. Matt I

    Matt I Forum Resident

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    I just checked both of my copies and one is purple with Masterdisk RL in the deadwax.
     
    Matt I, Jul 22, 2011
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  8. Matt I

    Matt I Forum Resident

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    A few more to add

    Billy Idol - S/T
    AC/DC - Back In Black (RL)
    Heart - Dreamboat Annie
    ZZ Top - Deguello
    Oliver Nelson - The Blues And The Abstract Truth
     
    Matt I, Jul 22, 2011
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  9. zongo

    zongo Forum Resident

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    Little Feat - Time Loves A Hero - easily found for a dollar, excellent sound.
     
    zongo, Jul 22, 2011
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  10. 51nocaster

    51nocaster Senior Member

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    Excellent suggestions. The RL Stranger sounds best and is hard to find, but not impossible. Look for a copy of Fleetwood Mac with "KENDUN " in the deadwax. Cheap, easy to find, and fantastic sounding.
     
    51nocaster, Jul 22, 2011
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  11. Jerry

    Jerry Grateful Gort Staff

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    Paul Simon's Graceland, the original "less than $10" vinyl version, betters the CDs I've heard, in my opinion.
     
    Jerry, Jul 22, 2011
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  12. Soundproof

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    Soundproof, Jul 22, 2011
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  13. katstep

    katstep Professional Cat Herder

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    R.E.M. - Document and Lifes Rich Pageant (RL). They are common as can be and super cheap. They are amazing sounding slabs of vinyl.
     
    katstep, Jul 22, 2011
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