Record Store Day 2014 - Saturday 19th April (the B side)

Yeah it has a 2014 Jerry Garcia Family copyright. That explains the Round labels.

 

Wizard of Oz soundtrack was No. 1 item on my 25 year old daughter's wish list. But I can't really say I understand it either.

Jeff

 

People really came out today for RSD. I was really amazed by how young people were snapping up the vinyl.

 

Was nice to see they doubled the release amount for DMB Live Trax.

I wanted some Dave Matthews on vinyl to listen to...not collect. The first three releases were ridiculous, but this one was much easier to get.

Orange vinyl...can't wait to spin it.

 

I ended up scoring The Pink Panther Sndtrk, Dead, Devo, Aerosmith Rocks, Gram Parsons, Yardbirds, and Donny Hathaway. I ordered the Garcia Album from Jerry's Site and it is in transit...I prefer to have it on black vinyl. I was surprised I found a Dead LP...I prefer them on cd, but the vinyl sounds good.

 

I was pretty bummed when my store said there was a problem with the Devo 77 and they didn't have any.

 

Are you referring to the single or Max's Kansas City Live LP?

 

listened to all 4 sides of my copy. Excellent SQ IMO.

 

I became aware of RSD 2-3 years ago when I read reviews of the terrific Hoffman/Gray mastering of Rumours. Since then, I have mostly purchased RSD online (mainly because I was living in a city with few record stores) and 2 times have wandered into stores hours after the opening bell of RSD...when most of the selections are gone. Now I live in an a metro area with lots of record stores, and this year, rather than buy online, I decided to head down to my local store, not far from home.

My local Rasputin's Music was opening at 11:00 a.m. I drove by around 8:30, and there was no one waiting. I went to my gym, and returned to the store at 10:35. There were about 10 people waiting. There was one other guy as old as me (more than 50). By the time the store opened at 11:00, there 20+ people behind me, mostly 30's and 40's, some in their 20's.

The RSD goods were spread out on three tables right inside the doors, plus a few crates. When the doors opened, people moved fast, but politely. I got everything I wanted in 5 minutes, except the Allman Bros live set, which I luckily purchased on ebay 10 minutes before entering the store for a normal price of $28...thank you smart phone. I also made a big impulse purchase of a 4 Lp folk set in the store.

If the R.E.M. Unplugged had been available, I would have picked that up, but there were none offered at this store. I had the Doors Weird Scenes and Creedence 69 Singles in my basket but put them back...I have enough by both of those bands.

One young couple brought their baby in a stroller. They got the Muppets Soundtrack on vinyl, and an excited Dad was showing it to their baby. Good parents and raising their child well. Most of the RSD 2014 vinyl was gone in 30 minutes, and the store workers began putting past RSD releases out.

Here is my RSD haul. I am lucky to get these and afford them. RSD is terrific!

 

Eddie - I think we had a similar route - I started at Kopps, was at Soundscapes briefly then June for their opening.....

On my way home, I broke a rule I'd set for myself and stepped into the Bloor/Yonge Sunrise to see if they had "Songs our Daddy Taught Us" and indeed they did...and I saw more than one....

 

Get your point but RSD gets more people in the stores buying at once and many buy more items than they would if they were not limited. Folks feel like they must buy now or forever lose out. Human nature. I probably would not have spent $300 today and probably passed on 1/3 of what I picked up. I probably wouldn't have even heard of certain releases

 

You do know that many of these indies are corporations. Many small businesses incorporate to separate and protect individuals. But I do get what you mean.

 

Do MGMT think they are Neil Young ? Their LPs are always more expensive than almost everyone else.

 

This was the only thing I picked up this year, but I'm a huge TFF fan! They are three cover versions that were on their website last year (and You Tube) if you want to check them out.

 

What problem ?

 

My copy is excellent!

 

Will do. Thanks. Can probably pick up TFF tomorrow if I'm lucky.

 

I have those 4 plus, Starman, John i'm only dancing and Jean Genie. The ones released today are: 1984, Changes and Rock n Roll suicide (the store I went to today had none of them)

Collecting these is going to send me broke!

 

This is the first vinyl version of Loaded that I've ever gotten. Is it supposed to sound this shrill, lacking bass and with plenty of sibilance? I don't have time to dig out my Peel It and See CD box set to compare, but this vinyl doesn't sound very good to me at all. Who mastered it? The artwork and stickers on the packaging are all disappointingly lacking in any details about the source, chain, or mastering of this new edition.

The marbled vinyl looks fantastic, though. (Small consolation for the $19 I spent, though.)

Craig.

 

Randy Newman (sounds awesome)
Ramblin' Jack (also sounds awesome)

If anyone has a lead on the Steve Earle, could you let me know?

 

Couldn't find an R.E.M. Went to Amoeba (Los Angeles) at 7am and the line was a block and a half long. All the copies were gone before the line even moved. I'm waiting a few days to see if the eBay slaughter settles down. The line was 2 and a half blocks long when I left.

I did buy a bunch, and will evaluate over a few days. Of what I've listened to so far, The Zombies Odessey and Oracle impressed (but there's a low hit in between each track that rattles my subwoofer-- strange!) otherwise the mastering is top notch during the music.

Otis Redding is a great listen, but the EQ screams '60s Stax. I enjoy it, but if you want a full, robust mix, this might not be for you.

The Wizard of Oz soundtrack is a nice package. The green vinyl is stunning. Sound isn't the best-- it's lifted from the movie track.

Lots more to go-- I spent way more than I intended, but I can't listen any longer or my wife will be bringing out the rolling pin. That sucker hurts.

 

I found my Starman and Jean Genie and then bought 1984 today.

 

Did someone say upthread that REM was getting a cd release later in the year? I sure hope so...

 

The singles pricing was quite high round these parts. I think the wholesale on those isn't cheap either. I'd have bought some but at an average price of $12 I passed. Granted that's a better price than in the UK.