I just received my brand new copy of Pink Floyd DSOTM 30th Anniversary LP. I'm not exactly sure why I bought this record, I already have an absolute mint copy of DSOTM that I play from time to time. My question is do I leave my new copy unopened/unplayed in the hope that some day soon it will be worth a million dollars or do I do with it what is intended? :scratch2:

just play it...sounds great/

save it in case something happens to the other (or post it to me, which ever you prefer)

Keep it in reserve, maybe? I'd open it though. I hear too many horror stories about new, f***ed up vinyl that's coming out now. Can't get a refund in 20 years if it's NFG. Plus the shrink could shrink more and warp the record.
I didn't keep my toys in the box unopened when I was a kid and y'know, I don't regret it. Spin the mutha to check it, see which one you like better, and keep the other in reserve.

I have a copy of it and an original. I love the high quality vinyl sound over my original. You can also see the minor differences in the posters as well.

Also, every record shop has copies of this. I don't think its going to break the bank for value one day. But what the hell do I know? :)

Play. Always play.

Ok boys, good enough for me. I'm going to crack it open and give it a spin right now...well, as soon as Max Webster is over...

Ok boys, good enough for me. I'm going to crack it open and give it a spin right now...well, as soon as Max Webster is over...

And a million vacations is what you've got in mind....:D

If you need to get rid of your other copy I'd be willing to take it off your hands.

:D

LOL the chances of it becoming worth much more then it is now is pretty slim they made way to many copies for it to ever be rare.

Just look on eBay you will see dozens of copies for sale every week.

Now if it was a Promo of The UK Quad pressing Harvest Q4 SHVL 804 never opened then sure that would be something.

But a 10 year old anniversary reissue you can still buy new from a dealer like Sound Stage Direct for $27.00 - your 10% AK discount NO your not going to send you kid to college on that one.

If you need to get rid of your other copy I'd be willing to take it off your hands.

:D

Geez, I think I have 4 copies...well, 5 all together now...

Ok, she's spinning...ahhhhh, virgin vinyl...damn this sounds sweet.

My 180g pressing of the 30th anniversary edition sounds like crap. It's just way too loud and compressed. James Guthrie, who produced this version, really killed the "feel" that Alan Parson's production work gave to the original album. To make matters worse, my copy was plagued with surface noise straight from the factory.

Play it. Life's too short to not enjoy things.

Play it. Life's too short to not enjoy things.
Damn straight! :thmbsp:

My goal is to float off my deathbed with the least number of regrets...

I prefer the 5.1 mix::smoke::music:

If you need to get rid of your other copy I'd be willing to take it off your hands.

:D


hey I got dibs

I bought one and kept it sealed :-)
Why not?

You should play it

For bout $3K you can get a laser record player, nothing ever touches the vinyl (unless you consider light a particle, not a wave). Then the issue just doesn't come up.

Of course, you're still out $3K you could have used to buy another copy. :D :sigh:

Well, I gave it a spin and while it does sound good I noticed in some spots a good deal of ssssssssibilanccccccccce that isn't there on the original copy. We'll see what happens with subsequent plays...

Go for it.:music:

Regardless of outcome, I'm glad you played it. I started collecting sealed lp's in the 80's and have about 30 left unopened-a lot of CBS 1/2 speed & A&M audiophile stuff. (The better records by Springsteen, The Who, Billy Joel, Supertramp, Bruce Cockburn, etc.-even some FZ!) with the thought they would pad my retirement....
I look on line and see that after 20 odd years, they do in fact fetch 5 times what I paid, leaving me with 2 lessons:
1/ There's still always a better way to invest your money to maximize your return, it's just not as much fun as vinyl.
2/ We all know the buzz we get from cracking that seal. I wait till the conditions are right, usually a like minded friend will drop over after the wife 'n' kids are settled away for the night, the beer fridge is well appointed, and away we go..

Enjoy your Vinyl!

Well, I gave it a spin and while it does sound good I noticed in some spots a good deal of ssssssssibilanccccccccce that isn't there on the original copy. We'll see what happens with subsequent plays...


That sssssibilance won't go away. Still, I don't let that get in the way of enjoying the 30th LP. I alternate between that and an original Harvest pressing.

I sold my MFSL because the EQ drove me crazy.

I'm glad yo chose to play it.

That sssssibilance won't go away. Still, I don't let that get in the way of enjoying the 30th LP. I alternate between that and an original Harvest pressing.

I sold my MFSL because the EQ drove me crazy.

I'm glad yo chose to play it.

I'm glad I played it too. I'll likely play my original copy a lot more as it sounds better but I'm glad I have it :thmbsp:

If you haven't you might give these new bought LP's a good scrubbing on a RCM to remove any gunk lift from the pressing process. Mold release oils and other contaminates are very common on New LP's

If you haven't you might give these new bought LP's a good scrubbing on a RCM to remove any gunk lift from the pressing process. Mold release oils and other contaminates are very common on New LP's

Good point. If a RCM was at hand I would have used it before play. It's on "the list" of my hope to acquire soon audio related items.

Guess you need to decide whether it's music or options futures you have there. IMHO, if you've listened to this album once in the past decade you don't need to listen again till the next one.

Guess you need to decide whether it's music or options futures you have there. IMHO, if you've listened to this album once in the past decade you don't need to listen again till the next one.

Well, tastes being what they are I listen to this one at least once a month, it's one of my favs :thmbsp:

Well, I gave it a spin and while it does sound good I noticed in some spots a good deal of ssssssssibilanccccccccce that isn't there on the original copy. We'll see what happens with subsequent plays...

Yep.........The sibilance is a big problem with this record. Reportedly the test pressings done at RTI sounded amazing. They sent the stampers to Holland to be pressed, and they screwed it up. I was super excited about this one after reading the reviews of the test pressing, but VERY dissapointed when I got it. The vinyl isn't as quiet as my MFSL, but I agree its EQ'd better, but the sibilance is too much for me.
-Derek:music: