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caiman posted:Speaking of Discogs, what's the best way to spot a first pressing? I know you can look for a particular catalog number on the release year, but even then there are usually multiple variations. Sometimes the notes specify "original" but not always. The codes on the runout, usually. Is this a discogs question or a record question?
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BigFactory posted:The codes on the runout, usually. Is this a discogs question or a record question? Discogs. Say I don't own the record but I want to know how to identify the first pressing.
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Apr 16, 2014 19:16
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caiman posted:Discogs. Say I don't own the record but I want to know how to identify the first pressing. The first one in the list? If it's a famous record or famous first pressing it's usually in the notes. If it's Boz Scaggs' Silk Degrees don't worry about it, just turn up that sweet, sweet sound.
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Apr 16, 2014 19:25
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wa27 posted:Their search algorithm is terrible. Say I want to find the artist page for The Knack. I type The Knack into the search bar and press enter. This is what I see: Yeah the search can be tricky. Generally though I can find stuff. If you know a better site than discogs please inform me. At the moment though I'm making due with the best vinyl database I know.
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Apr 16, 2014 19:54
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Use the 'site:' thing on google, to use the previous example type: the knack site:discogs.com into google and the first hit takes you to The Knack you want.
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Apr 16, 2014 19:57
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Or even just helping Discogs search out a little tiny bit makes it workable. Typing "get the knack" in will bring that album up as one of the first few hits, with the artist link right there. Google has spoiled us.
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Apr 16, 2014 20:12
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b0red posted:Yeah the search can be tricky. Generally though I can find stuff. If you know a better site than discogs please inform me. At the moment though I'm making due with the best vinyl database I know. You're right about that. Nothing even comes close to the comprehensiveness of discogs. There's been a few local pressings and whatnot that I've found on rateyourmusic.com that discogs did't have, but RYM isn't going to list the 50 variants of a major release, or let you buy/sell, or give you much useful information at all. eggsovereasy posted:Use the 'site:' thing on google, to use the previous example type: That's a good tip. I'll just set up a custom search in Chrome and that should be good enough.
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Apr 16, 2014 20:14
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A really weird thing I've found works sometimes on Discogs is simply putting a space after the artist name. For example, if I type in 'Swans' I get a load of random nonsense but 'Swans ' gets me, well ... the band Swans.
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Apr 16, 2014 20:21
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Might not be the thread for it, but any records store as good as landlocked in bloomington IN in indianapolis?
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Apr 16, 2014 20:23
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wa27 posted:You're right about that. Nothing even comes close to the comprehensiveness of discogs. There's been a few local pressings and whatnot that I've found on rateyourmusic.com that discogs did't have, but RYM isn't going to list the 50 variants of a major release, or let you buy/sell, or give you much useful information at all. Make sure you add those releases to discogs.
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Apr 16, 2014 20:24
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Does anyone in here bug out over adding label variants to discogs? Like not for important releases, but like the 50th entry for a Hall and Oates record that doesn't have Side A in the right font or something? The amount of (let's face it, useless) information that's categorized on Discogs is impressive.
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Apr 16, 2014 20:50
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The only things I've been unable to find on Discogs have been pressings meant for DJs/radio stations. Like, I have a Bangles single that has the same song on both sides, couldn't find that. Pretty understandable I guess.
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Apr 16, 2014 21:21
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I just add a note in my discogs collection when I have a different version. Someday I may possibly make those updates but probably not unless I'm selling them. I've also got a little stack that aren't listed at all. Those are more likely to get added at some point and I should do it sooner than later before they get all mixed back in with the rest.
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Apr 16, 2014 21:28
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Snowy posted:I just add a note in my discogs collection when I have a different version. Someday I may possibly make those updates but probably not unless I'm selling them. It only takes a minute to add a new entry. Different version of an existing entry is a little more of a pain in the rear end because you have to go through all of them and check runouts and all that bullshit. But a new entry takes like 5 minutes. Chances are there are even pictures online, just not on discogs. I think I've only had a couple where I've actually had to take pictures because the record doesn't exist on the internet somehow. Or there was one pic and it was small and crappy.
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Apr 16, 2014 21:33
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So now I've paid the import duty I can show off all the fun new crap I've picked up recently:   Feedbacker is soooooo loving good.
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Apr 16, 2014 21:54
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landofcake posted:Feedbacker is soooooo loving good. How did they decide to split the thing? Just at midpoint or did they decide to split it after part 2 or something?
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Apr 16, 2014 22:03
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landofcake posted:So now I've paid the import duty I can show off all the fun new crap I've picked up recently: Whoa! Please tell me that Young Team is used. It looks too jacked up to have paid full price for. And while we're talking Mogwai, anyone here with a copy of Mr. Beast or Happy Songs for Happy People they want to unload may feel free to PM me.
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Apr 16, 2014 22:14
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How expensive is shipping from the UK to the US? I want to get the Terminator 2 7", and I have a friend over there that might be able to snag it for me.
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Apr 16, 2014 22:52
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Shipping is getting so crazy. I just ordered a Loop test press lp that only cost £4.50, but shipping was £7.50. And that was on the cheaper side compared to other sellers I was looking at. E- but that's from a seller with a mailer, so probably doesn't help judge prices for your friend doing the shipping sorry.
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Apr 16, 2014 23:13
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eggsovereasy posted:Use the 'site:' thing on google, to use the previous example type: I usually don't even bother with "site:" or ".com" and it gets the same results. Can't waste time when money is about to leave your wallet.
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Apr 16, 2014 23:34
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Dr. Lenin posted:How expensive is shipping from the UK to the US? I want to get the Terminator 2 7", and I have a friend over there that might be able to snag it for me. Whhhhhat? What Terminator 2 7"? I have to know about this.
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Apr 17, 2014 00:18
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CPL593H posted:Whhhhhat? What Terminator 2 7"? I have to know about this. The RSD one. http://modern-vinyl.com/2014/03/21/terminator-2-ost-tracks-pressed-to-7/
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Apr 17, 2014 02:22
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Booooo, why can't I get this in Merica?
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Apr 17, 2014 02:43
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RSD UK is getting a pretty sweet Temples/Jagwar Ma picture disc 7" with art by Oliver Hebert. I'd kill for one, but I doubt my UK contacts would be up for it.
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Apr 17, 2014 03:12
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CPL593H posted:Booooo, why can't I get this in Merica? You can, you just have to wait until after RSD and pay an extra $15.
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Apr 17, 2014 05:24
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3dou posted:You can, you just have to wait until after RSD and pay an extra $15. An extra 15? You're adorable.
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Apr 17, 2014 07:00
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CPL593H posted:An extra 15? You're adorable. I'm sorry, an extra 15 per 7". No but really, shipping 7"s overseas is surprisingly cheap.
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Apr 17, 2014 07:09
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3dou posted:I'm sorry, an extra 15 per 7". What I mean is that if it's a  LIMITED EDITION RSD record, it's going to price gouged way beyond 15 bucks. Especially if it's UK only.
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Apr 17, 2014 07:12
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Yeah, unless you have a friend in the UK who can pick it up for you you're pretty much hosed.
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Apr 17, 2014 07:23
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There's been a shitload more pre-flipping this year: http://www.binfrenzy.com/search/?query=rsd+2014 (Wizard of Oz, really? RSD is straight up terrible.)
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JehovahsWetness posted:There's been a shitload more pre-flipping this year: http://www.binfrenzy.com/search/?query=rsd+2014 Lmao those prices are absurd. $200 for a Dave Matthews Band box set.
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Apr 17, 2014 15:08
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Also a friend sent me a picture from a shop in Sweden. Ridiculously jealous.
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Apr 17, 2014 15:09
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Chill Callahan posted:Also a friend sent me a picture from a shop in Sweden. Ridiculously jealous. yo, that's sick. Aquarius records in san francisco has an entire Flying Nun section which is super awesome. (I'm assuming you're talking about the label sections and not the field mice LP)
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Apr 17, 2014 15:54
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Chill Callahan posted:Also a friend sent me a picture from a shop in Sweden. Ridiculously jealous. Sarah Records section! 
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Apr 17, 2014 16:02
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JehovahsWetness posted:(Wizard of Oz, really? RSD is straight up terrible.) No argument here. Sadly, I'll be there before sunrise in a lawnchair reading a book until they open the doors. Record war is hell.
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Apr 17, 2014 16:49
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DammitJanet posted:No argument here. Sadly, I'll be there before sunrise in a lawnchair reading a book until they open the doors. Record war is hell. You're joking, right? There aren't actually people that early at your music store are there?
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Apr 17, 2014 17:14
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BigFactory posted:You're joking, right? There aren't actually people that early at your music store are there? I'm not him, but last year I got to my store an hour before it opened (8 a.m.) and there were already 30+ people in line. I think it depends on where you live.
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Apr 17, 2014 17:16
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Blast Fantasto posted:I'm not him, but last year I got to my store an hour before it opened (8 a.m.) and there were already 30+ people in line. I think it depends on where you live. That's pretty dumb. I've always showed up around 15 min early and been 5 or 6 back in line. Or just went out later in the day and still picked up something neat.
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Apr 17, 2014 17:31
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This year I have to go early because I get off work after my regular store closes. No waking up at noon and still snagging what I want this year.
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BigFactory posted:You're joking, right? There aren't actually people that early at your music store are there? Oh yes. I learned my lesson last year. It didn't help that my local shop (we have several in Nashville, but I prefer the one a block from my house) wasn't limiting people's purchases. This year I asked them and another big shop if they would be limiting, and they said they've pledged to do so. Just the same I'd rather get there early, get what I want and then enjoy the festivities and maybe then go back to sleep.  Last year I was 50 people back when I got there and everything I wanted was gone, so I just went home.
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