R.S.D. 2017: Neil Young's "Decade" (1977)

Ouch.

 

Excuse my ignorance, but what does non-fill mean in this instance?

 

The same thing it means in any instance..

What is "non-fill" defect on an LP?

 

Well non-fill literally means nothing, but thanks for the link.

 

Youll know it when you hear it, that for certain.

 

wow

 

Yeah. It stinks. I can't listen to Like A Hurricane!!!

 

You don't have that great song on five other LPs or CDs like the rest of us!?

I kid of course, your record is awful looking.

 

I just need a record player now! Thanks again

 

You need a stereo component system....

 

Regarding Decade which I always thought was a good collection with some rarities despite the picture on the front cover being awful. I like the rest of the package. Does this new issue?
1. replicate the original packaging
2. Use any new masterings for any of the tracks. The hi res downloads I have of the relevant albums are superb as are the dvd audios where they exist and stand alone cd remasters of the first 4 albums, On the Beach and American Stars and Bars. ie does this new vinyl sound better than a decent 1970s copy?

 

I want this on CD.

 

Buy one if these and the warp issue ceases to be an issue, period:
Vinyl Flat Record Flattener

 

That is a pretty bad looking edge warp! Do you think it is a serious pressing defect or just a warp that perhaps could be resolved? I have had warped records that were like potato chips that literally danced up and down on my turntable. I have been able to resolve the problem though in every case, the most recent being a really nice original Graham Parker & The Rumour 'Heat Treatment' Promo that was in all other respects Mint.

I can understand how an 'old' record might become warped but your 'Decade' LPs were probably only pressed in the past 3 or 4 months. Not good at all. Record Industry seems to be going the way of Pallas with frequent 'non-fill' issues lately. I don't know why it is but Neil Young vinyl seem to be plagued with 'non-fill' problems? There were issues with the first 2 Box Sets pressed at Pallas, 'Harvest' and 'On The Beach' had serious 'non-fill' defects. I hope people bring this to the attention of Neil's web store. I am rather happy to have an original Japanese copy of 'Decade' purchased many years ago. It is not a pleasant business taking defective records back to the store either. Sometimes I get the impression that they think you are a 'malcontent' because they do not understand the issues involved.

 

Neil Young - Decade (2CD/3TC) - Amazon.com Music

 

Three copies sitting at one of my locals. Tempted to buy for friends.

 

Is your copy the 3 layer gatefold?

 

even better! LP Flattener DF-2 | FURUTECH

 

You can usually find these used (on CD) for cheap. Excellent gifts for friends who want to get in to Neil.

 

I got mine at our local Media Play, whenever it was they still existed. I remember my now adult son was a kid. It's the fatboy. I too, never needed a copy since it was always playing on somebody's turntable, since the day it was released in '77.
I remember my son took to it within hours.

 

But an ENORMOUS price difference!!!

 

I should have been more specific. I want a remastered Decade on CD.

 

BTW, who is the dude on the cover? It's clearly not Neil....or is it?

 

Neil Young News: Neil Young's Decade: The Images Behind The Album Cover

NOT a "dude"

 

Wow!!! Had no clue.