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| moro |
Posted - 11/08/2005 : 03:38:10
Hello everybody,
I'm thinking about buying all the band discography on vinyl but was wondering if it's worth the money...I mean, do they really sound better than the cd versions? But please, don't tell me that ALL vinyls do sound better than cd's, I just need to know if the Pixies vinyls sound better than the Pixies cd's 
I've read many posts that some of you guys complaint about the cd's mixes, and I believe that the Us and Japanese re-issues from last year were not remastered, so that's not an option....and by the way, at least in the Uk the first three album were also reprinted on vinyl, are they any better than the original 80's vinyl?
Thanks for your suggestions. |
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| Carl |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 19:06:28
I have Doolittle and Bossanova with the booklets. I got them years ago at a bargain price in a cool little record shop. I couldn't believe my luck when I found them, and at a bargain price.
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| misleadtheworld |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 16:37:12
pixiestu, the Surfer Rosa reissues look cleaner, for a start. Plus I don't think the new Doolittle one comes with the booklet. I don't know how you'd tell the Come on Pilgrim apart, except for the obvious aging effects on record sleeves (scuffs and whatnot).
They're great to just own, if you're into the v23 artwork- another simple, yet nice advantage over CDs.
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| 50 Pence |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 16:31:42
I would be tempted to smash the Pixies vinyls just for the thrill of destroying something beautiful.
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| pixiestu |
Posted - 12/30/2005 : 15:48:33
I don't own a record player to play vinyl on, but would anyone say it's worth buying the albums on vinyl just for the sake of owning them?
And also, could someone tell me how to spot a reissue (the albums all just look the same to me).
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| HeywoodJablome |
Posted - 12/17/2005 : 07:40:02
I had Trompe le Monde on wax and it sounded pretty damn good compared to the CD. Apparently, that's the hardest one to find though. So much so that a friend gave me his entire Pixies cd collection (he had everything) in exchange for it. If you can find them I'd recommend picking them up.
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| misleadtheworld |
Posted - 12/13/2005 : 10:44:42
I second the 'Doolittle sounding better on vinyl', whoever said that. I agree.
Of course, it all depends on how good your record player is (mine was very good in 1990, but the needle is all but nothing now; must buy new needle...)
Audio issues aside, I personally bought their albums on vinyl for the aesthetics. Especially the Doolittle and Bossanova booklets. Excellent; hooray for 4AD and v23!
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| Jason |
Posted - 12/13/2005 : 10:35:35
I just bought the SURFER ROSA vinyl reissue last night. Overall, I'd say it's a good buy, if you're inclined to want it on vinyl.
Side 2 - played for the first time, brand new, straight out of the shrinkwrap - has a few surface noise issues. Particularly during "Oh My Golly" and the "you fuckin' die!" bit at the end of it. I'm not too bothered by it, but if you're more of an audiophile than me and might be bothered by something like that, there ya go.
Side 1 however, sounds perfect to me. It's VERY quiet between songs (and in the quiet parts of the music).
Also the packaging is nice. The paper stock used for the inner and outer sleeves is good and firm. |
| Z_Zoquis |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 09:30:54
I own several albums that in spite of the little pops and scratchies still sound more "musical" and resonant than the CD versions. Tantilla by House Of Freaks for one. I do believe Doolittle sounds better on vinyl than the CD i have. It's just got a more resonant, richer sound. But the CD sounds very good too so I wouldn't say it's enough of an issue to worry about... |
| moro |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 05:23:49
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Originally posted by Daisy Girl
In my humble opinion-- it's best to have both... cds for everyday listening and vinyl for the sake of just being a vinyl snob and having a cool collection.
I do prefer what's left of my original cds/tapes for sentimental value too.
Being a vinyl snob and having a cool collectin might become a quite expensive hobby  That's why I asked if vinyls are objectively ( does this word even exist? ) better than cd's, in which case I would buy them of course... |
| geertos |
Posted - 11/09/2005 : 04:50:00
I can only comment on Come on Pilgrim EP and Velouria 7", but I don't hear any difference in sound compared with the cd's, except the differences inherent to the format. If you prefer scratchy analogue recordings over digital cleanliness, you know what to do. By any means, Come on Pilgrim fares well on vinyl, but I don't think I'd be interested in their last three albums on vinyl. |
| Daisy Girl |
Posted - 11/08/2005 : 19:43:06
In my humble opinion-- it's best to have both... cds for everyday listening and vinyl for the sake of just being a vinyl snob and having a cool collection.
I do prefer what's left of my original cds/tapes for sentimental value too. |
| billgoodman |
Posted - 11/08/2005 : 15:08:05
good question, I would like to know this
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