Vinyl Record Lovers

[steppenwolf]

20 hours ago, mike_amk said:

Hey guys, 

Have you any idea of any local shops selling "Dirty Loops" LP... I had a friend who borrowed my LP and has since disappeared 😕,  thinking of buying a replacement LP... or CD.

 

 

Borrowed and disappeared?  Hmm...  I hope your friend is compensating you for this loss!

 

For this reason or fear of getting my vinyl records scratched or damaged, I don't lend out my vinyl collection to my friends at all.  I mean we can't expect everyone to take care of the records like we do and accidents do happen when handling them.  Am I the only selfish one here?

 

 

 

 

[mike_amk]

I've never lent any of my LP's previously,  till this friend... now no more! pleaded for some of my unique albums to take samples for his dj mixing. 

He returned three of the five albums, all covered in grimy fingerprints and scratches!... now totally unplayable on my turntable.

He faked a pic of his supposed HiFi turntable...LOL... turns out it was a cheapo Stanton with a bad stylus. 

Lesson learnt I guess.

 

Anyway I've got friends who'd bring their albums to my place and have an afternoon sharing music.

But I'm really not keen to play my albums on another turntable for fear of that stylus damaging my LP... unless he's got a good turntable stylus. 

I wouldn't say we're being selfish by choosing not to lend our LP collection, for the exact reason you've mentioned... and it surely pisses off wannabe 'dj' friends.. hehe.

 

A dj friend would complain how noisy his records sounded,  so I cleaned it for him, and it sounded good after a through cleaning. 

Now I charge him $3 to clean an album using my Ultrasonic LP cleaner... 😆 lol... these people only know how to use LP's and will not bother to clean it.

[SurpriseMEinHere]

@mike_amk I was in the Rochor aeea and scooted over to Hear Records at Burlington Square to browse.  Unfortunately, I didn't see the Dirty Loops LP you were looking for.  I hope you had better luck??  : P

 

[mike_amk]

Hey guys,

Just happy that the Dirty Loops CD's I've ordered have just arrived.

Sadly the LP's are all sold out, even the one featuring Cory Wong.

 

Anyway , I ran into a massive problem while testing out my 5.1 surround sound speakers...

The front and a rear speakers blew out!!

 

So I've just managed to buy Q-Acoustics speakers as the replacement and a Marantz AV Amp to replace the Yamaha that I think may have  contributed to the speakers blowing out!...sad ...a couple K's down the toilet.

I'll be busy taking down the speakers and having to re-drill the walls to mount these new speakers...  and hope the amp drives these Q's well.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

 

 

[SurpriseMEinHere]

1 hour ago, mike_amk said:

Hey guys,

Just happy that the Dirty Loops CD's I've ordered have just arrived.

Sadly the LP's are all sold out, even the one featuring Cory Wong.

 

Anyway , I ran into a massive problem while testing out my 5.1 surround sound speakers...

The front and a rear speakers blew out!!

 

So I've just managed to buy Q-Acoustics speakers as the replacement and a Marantz AV Amp to replace the Yamaha that I think may have  contributed to the speakers blowing out!...sad ...a couple K's down the toilet.

I'll be busy taking down the speakers and having to re-drill the walls to mount these new speakers...  and hope the amp drives these Q's well.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

 

 

 

Hope all i and has been going well with all the re-fitting/ repair works @mike_amk.  Take care and all DA BEST!!!

 

Edited October 2, 2024 by SurpriseMEinHere
Spelling and Grammar errors

[steppenwolf]

On 10/2/2024 at 12:29 PM, mike_amk said:

Hey guys,

Just happy that the Dirty Loops CD's I've ordered have just arrived.

Sadly the LP's are all sold out, even the one featuring Cory Wong.

 

Anyway , I ran into a massive problem while testing out my 5.1 surround sound speakers...

The front and a rear speakers blew out!!

 

So I've just managed to buy Q-Acoustics speakers as the replacement and a Marantz AV Amp to replace the Yamaha that I think may have  contributed to the speakers blowing out!...sad ...a couple K's down the toilet.

I'll be busy taking down the speakers and having to re-drill the walls to mount these new speakers...  and hope the amp drives these Q's well.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

 

 

 

Ouch! 

[SurpriseMEinHere]

Hey y'All ...  Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  Be safe and enjoy the year-end festivities.

 

Here's wishing to finding more great finds and discovering gems in 2025.

 

Take care and Hugs!

 

[mike_amk]

Merry Vinyl Christmas guys !!

Keep those records spinning into the new year.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

[steppenwolf]

Merry belated Christmas & Happy belated New Year @SurpriseMEinHere & @mike_amk!

 

I've had a very cold Christmas, but still not cold enough for it to be a White Christmas unfortunately.  I've just got back from the UK yesterday and as usual, I need to make space again to welcome my expanded collection!  LOL

For now, keep spinning indeed and have a vinyl-ful 2025!

 

 

 

 

[mike_amk]

Hey Vinyl Spinners!!

Hope the new year will be a much better one for all you guys.

 

I've had a nice Christmas listening to my festive CD collection. 

As my turntable is still wonky... something with the setup I guess.

 

I need to take a break and may not chat here as much , as my Mum suffered a stroke,  and I'll be looking after her over the weeks ahead.

 

Looking forward to an afternoon of music  get together sometime soon bros.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

[Togsport]

On 1/5/2025 at 2:33 PM, mike_amk said:

Hey Vinyl Spinners!!

Hope the new year will be a much better one for all you guys.

 

I've had a nice Christmas listening to my festive CD collection. 

As my turntable is still wonky... something with the setup I guess.

 

I need to take a break and may not chat here as much , as my Mum suffered a stroke,  and I'll be looking after her over the weeks ahead.

 

Looking forward to an afternoon of music  get together sometime soon bros.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

Don't know you personally ,, but sorry to hear about your Mum.  Hope she has a speedy and full recovery!

[mike_amk]

5 minutes ago, Togsport said:

Don't know you personally ,, but sorry to hear about your Mum.  Hope she has a speedy and full recovery!

Thanks bro, 🙏  😊 

[SurpriseMEinHere]

On 1/5/2025 at 2:33 PM, mike_amk said:

Hey Vinyl Spinners!!

Hope the new year will be a much better one for all you guys.

 

I've had a nice Christmas listening to my festive CD collection. 

As my turntable is still wonky... something with the setup I guess.

 

I need to take a break and may not chat here as much , as my Mum suffered a stroke,  and I'll be looking after her over the weeks ahead.

 

Looking forward to an afternoon of music  get together sometime soon bros.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

 

Sorry to hear about your Mom, Mike.  I hope she is doing as well as she can, given the circumstances.

 

Take care and stay strong ....  if ya need someone to chat ...  we are here!  : ))

 

[mike_amk]

4 hours ago, SurpriseMEinHere said:

 

Sorry to hear about your Mom, Mike.  I hope she is doing as well as she can, given the circumstances.

 

Take care and stay strong ....  if ya need someone to chat ...  we are here!  : ))

 

Thanks bro 🙏 

[naked_boi]

On 1/5/2025 at 2:33 PM, mike_amk said:

Hey Vinyl Spinners!!

Hope the new year will be a much better one for all you guys.

 

I've had a nice Christmas listening to my festive CD collection. 

As my turntable is still wonky... something with the setup I guess.

 

I need to take a break and may not chat here as much , as my Mum suffered a stroke,  and I'll be looking after her over the weeks ahead.

 

Looking forward to an afternoon of music  get together sometime soon bros.

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

 

Hi Mike

 

am new here; sorry to know of your Mother's aliment; hoping for full recovery 

glad to know of another fellow Yamaha fan in you too 😊

i am the old school analogue sound fan.

 

Take care and have a great day 

 

 

[mike_amk]

20 hours ago, naked_boi said:

 

Hi Mike

 

am new here; sorry to know of your Mother's aliment; hoping for full recovery 

glad to know of another fellow Yamaha fan in you too 😊

i am the old school analogue sound fan.

 

Take care and have a great day 

 

 

Hey bro thanks 😊 nice to hear from a new member...  and most of us in this chat are Analogue Audio Fans. 

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

[steppenwolf]

It's here again on April 12, 2025 and here're the complete listings...

• RSD UK (download PDF version)
• RSD USA (download PDF version)

Edited February 7 by steppenwolf

[steppenwolf]

 

3 minutes ago, steppenwolf said:

It's here again on April 12, 2025 and here're the complete listings...

• RSD UK (download PDF version)
• RSD USA (download PDF version)

 

Here's what I've shortlisted at a first glance (in no particular order)...

 

 

 

Anything excites you too?

[steppenwolf]

DOA fans will be having a treat this coming RSD!!!  

DEAD OR ALIVE - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (version 1) (RSD 2025)

 

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Murder Mix)

2. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Metro 12" Extended Mix)

3. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (400 Hz - Kleopatra Remix)

 

Side B

No music - Full colour picture

DEAD OR ALIVE - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Version 2) (RSD 2025)

 

TRACKLIST
Side A

1. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Performance Mix)

2. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Mark Moore & Mr Motion Remix)

3. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Original 7" Mix)

 

Side B
No music - Full colour picture

[SurpriseMEinHere]

On 2/11/2025 at 2:48 PM, steppenwolf said:

DOA fans will be having a treat this coming RSD!!!  

DEAD OR ALIVE - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (version 1) (RSD 2025)

 

TRACKLIST
Side A
1. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Murder Mix)

2. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Metro 12" Extended Mix)

3. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (400 Hz - Kleopatra Remix)

 

Side B

No music - Full colour picture

DEAD OR ALIVE - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Version 2) (RSD 2025)

 

TRACKLIST
Side A

1. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Performance Mix)

2. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Mark Moore & Mr Motion Remix)

3. You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) (Original 7" Mix)

 

Side B
No music - Full colour picture

 

 

Pretty much heard "You Spin Me Round" on Class 91FM most times, while having occasional weekend breakfasts at McDonald's lol

[steppenwolf]

4 hours ago, SurpriseMEinHere said:

 

 

Pretty much heard "You Spin Me Round" on Class 91FM most times, while having occasional weekend breakfasts at McDonald's lol

 

I didn't know this track garners so much airplays on the local airwaves.  I wonder if they play this mash-up too?
 

 

[SurpriseMEinHere]

4 hours ago, steppenwolf said:

 

I didn't know this track garners so much airplays on the local airwaves.  I wonder if they play this mash-up too?
 

 

Never heard of this mash-up before!  ;  ))

[mike_amk]

Hey Guys,

How are you doing... hope all is good. 

I've just stepped back home after almost two months being away looking after my Mum, and the sight of the mess I left my apartment in when I dashed out that day, was rather overwhelming to take.

I've switched off the lights so as not to look at the bloody mess out there, and gone into my music room to listen to something from Secret Garden to calm my Soul. 

Goodnight 

[Nickguy]

I hope are ok.

 

Give yourself some space and a breather to tidy your place and to rejuvenate.

 

Take care 

 

Btw if you need a massage to relax, release n rejuvenate your tired body. Sound me out.

[SurpriseMEinHere]

16 hours ago, mike_amk said:

Hey Guys,

How are you doing... hope all is good. 

I've just stepped back home after almost two months being away looking after my Mum, and the sight of the mess I left my apartment in when I dashed out that day, was rather overwhelming to take.

I've switched off the lights so as not to look at the bloody mess out there, and gone into my music room to listen to something from Secret Garden to calm my Soul. 

Goodnight 

Hope you were able to sort out your mess at Home today @mike_amk

[steppenwolf]

Go take advantage of imusic.co's Anniversary Offers!!! 
International shipping is quite reasonable too with UPS!
(valid until February 23rd, and only while stocks last)

Edited February 21 by steppenwolf

[SurpriseMEinHere]

43 minutes ago, steppenwolf said:

Go take advantage of imusic.co's Anniversary Offers!!! 
International shipping is quite reasonable too with UPS!
(valid until February 23rd, and only while stocks last)

 

Thanks for sharing @steppenwolf. 

 

So, what's on your list of vinyls to get this time round??  ;  ))

 

[steppenwolf]

2 hours ago, SurpriseMEinHere said:

 

Thanks for sharing @steppenwolf. 

 

So, what's on your list of vinyls to get this time round??  ;  ))

 

 

This is one of them, best buy in my opinion...

 

 

[steppenwolf]

On 5/6/2023 at 9:33 AM, steppenwolf said:

As 2023 would have marked the 75th birthday of iconic artist Donna Summer this year’s Pride campaign will celebrate her legacy in style.  On June 2, UMG will be releasing a rainbow-themed picture vinyl featuring three of Donna’s timeless global hits. This is a limited edition run, with restrictions on the total quantity available.  (Selling fast with most sites sold too!)

 

Side A

• Love To Love You Baby (16:50)

Side B

• I Feel Love (06:46)
• Hot Stuff (06:47)

 

Found this at last, but at S$40.50 without shipping cost, should I?

 

https://imusic.co/music/0600753983188/donna-summer-2023-love-to-love-you-12-rainbow-vinyl-lp

Edited March 19 by steppenwolf

[SurpriseMEinHere]

1 hour ago, steppenwolf said:

 

Found this at last, but at S$40.50 without shipping cost, should I?

 

https://imusic.co/music/0600753983188/donna-summer-2023-love-to-love-you-12-rainbow-vinyl-lp

 

Wait ...  so how much is the shipping?  Half of the vinyl cost or lesser?  IF it's the lesser, I'd definitely get it cos the vinyl is so beautiful.  If you stare at it long enough while it's spinning and playing ...  you could conduct your own hypnotherapy session ...  waaaaaahahahaha  ...  j/k.

 

Jokes aside, it is trulyna fine looking vinyl for sure.

 

 

[steppenwolf]

46 minutes ago, SurpriseMEinHere said:

 

Wait ...  so how much is the shipping?  Half of the vinyl cost or lesser?  IF it's the lesser, I'd definitely get it cos the vinyl is so beautiful.  If you stare at it long enough while it's spinning and playing ...  you could conduct your own hypnotherapy session ...  waaaaaahahahaha  ...  j/k.

 

Jokes aside, it is trulyna fine looking vinyl for sure.

 

 

 

Shipping wise, the more items you buy at a go will help reduce the cost of shipping per item.  Regardless, it's definitely less than half the cost of the vinyl.

 

For best hypnotic effects, get a Zoetrope vinyl like this one here...
 

 

[SurpriseMEinHere]

2 hours ago, steppenwolf said:

 

Shipping wise, the more items you buy at a go will help reduce the cost of shipping per item.  Regardless, it's definitely less than half the cost of the vinyl.

 

For best hypnotic effects, get a Zoetrope vinyl like this one here...
 

 

So, will you be getting it then, together with the Zoetrope one??  ;  ))

 

[steppenwolf]

1 minute ago, SurpriseMEinHere said:

So, will you be getting it then, together with the Zoetrope one??  ;  ))

 

 

I might (the rainbow one), that is when I've enough items in the cart to lower the shipping cost per item.  As for the Zoetrope one, I've others already, will give this Nightmare Before Christmas a miss.

 

Yourself?  Getting the rainbow one?

[SurpriseMEinHere]

28 minutes ago, steppenwolf said:

 

I might (the rainbow one), that is when I've enough items in the cart to lower the shipping cost per item.  As for the Zoetrope one, I've others already, will give this Nightmare Before Christmas a miss.

 

Yourself?  Getting the rainbow one?

 

Nah, I'm not gonna get anything.  I wonder if @mike_amk has gotten any vinyls of late or if his sound system has been fully restored ...

 

 

[mike_amk]

On 3/19/2025 at 2:26 PM, SurpriseMEinHere said:

 

Nah, I'm not gonna get anything.  I wonder if @mike_amk has gotten any vinyls of late or if his sound system has been fully restored ...

 

 

Hey guys,

I've been so caught up looking after my parent, that I've put my turntable aside for the moment as well as wiring up my home theater system... I'm just too exhausted to do it myself.

I did however manage to go down to Roxy music last week, and bought a few CD's. 

Cheers 🥂 Mike 

[steppenwolf]

Released to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Oasis’ debut no.1 single Some Might Say. Limited-edition, numbered, pearl coloured 7” single. Taken from the band’s monumental 2nd album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? which celebrates its 30th anniversary in October this year.

 

Any Oasis fans here?

 

 

Edited Friday at 04:12 AM by steppenwolf