Yeah to be honest although I’ve been collecting nearly 8 I’m on 807 (that is cogs so boxes are all 1 and I have a few). The last 3 years really have seen me accelerate though and in that period I’m probably on a similar number to you!
Vinyl Me Please (store, exclusives, swaps, etc)
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Yeah to be honest although I’ve been collecting nearly 8 I’m on 807 (that is cogs so boxes are all 1 and I have a few). The last 3 years really have seen me accelerate though and in that period I’m probably on a similar number to you!
MadLucas
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Unfortunately, your answer for where to start with Grateful Dead is very much going to be based around what era of the band someone prefers.
For example, I love the 80-82 era where their shows were part acoustic part electric. I really like the repertoire and I think, performance wise, this was a peak era. If you are intrigued by this, perhaps Reckoning and Dead Set are a great place to start.
For some people, the late 80's were particularly interesting, and I would be remiss if I didn't sing the praises of Without A Net. The backing interplay of the rhythm instruments and two drummers makes this particularly a poignant listen.
For some people, mid-70's era is paramount. In this case, go big and get the 5xCD box set of the sountrack from the Grateful Dead movie. Rhino put it out a few years ago. Tons of their better known songs from the era, coupled with thoughtful improvisations, particularly the 31-minute version of "Playing In The Band" on disc 1.
Interested in 60's? Try Live/Dead on for size. Documentation of a band in a more primitive time where their voices were still being found, but their search never seems to come off as anything but playful as opposed to assertive.
The answer is that there is no great answer. It takes a LOT of listening over time.
An easier way of answering this question would hinge upon if you prefer instrumental exploration versus concise song performances.
For example, I love the 80-82 era where their shows were part acoustic part electric. I really like the repertoire and I think, performance wise, this was a peak era. If you are intrigued by this, perhaps Reckoning and Dead Set are a great place to start.
For some people, the late 80's were particularly interesting, and I would be remiss if I didn't sing the praises of Without A Net. The backing interplay of the rhythm instruments and two drummers makes this particularly a poignant listen.
For some people, mid-70's era is paramount. In this case, go big and get the 5xCD box set of the sountrack from the Grateful Dead movie. Rhino put it out a few years ago. Tons of their better known songs from the era, coupled with thoughtful improvisations, particularly the 31-minute version of "Playing In The Band" on disc 1.
Interested in 60's? Try Live/Dead on for size. Documentation of a band in a more primitive time where their voices were still being found, but their search never seems to come off as anything but playful as opposed to assertive.
The answer is that there is no great answer. It takes a LOT of listening over time.
An easier way of answering this question would hinge upon if you prefer instrumental exploration versus concise song performances.
I've been buying vinyl exclusively since 2008. Discogs says I have 2,134 which is way too many.
The Warfield double from a few RSDs back is still kicking about at a pretty decent cost so would be a good shout.
bdm105
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How do you store them? Custom bins?
I have one custom one I bought from a record store. Then a 4x4 and a 2x4 and all of the 45s are in 45 boxes.
Bloodlemons
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I've been looking forward to this album for a while. VMP currently has the best price + shipping available, and this is the best color variant yet (imo). The others are recycled color and recycled black, and shipping is like $18 from wherever in the EU to the US. I wouldn't be surprised if Rough Trade ends up with a variant, but I'm pretty happy with the matching orange.View attachment 83635
KIDS
KIDS is the sophomore album from Israeli electronic pop singer-songwriter and producer Noga Erez. We have it on transparent orange vinyl.www.vinylmeplease.com
I'm not gunna lie, I could see that single taking off big time.
Murfocakes
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Only 3 years? Seems like we’ve been on here forever now. 550 is a reasonable amount for 3 years.
Haha I know right? 500 was about where I need to cap it for space. I need to sell a bunch but that may have to wait till the plague is over.
Jeff Lerner
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I'd like to introduce you to my wife
I just checked on when I started collecting records and how many I have today. I turned off the calculator app.
folsom_lives
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675 (probably closer to 700) added since August of 2016. *gulp*
That's only 1 record every 2.3 days for 4.5 years...
That's only 1 record every 2.3 days for 4.5 years...
SpinningSince85
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you only have 550 records? Surprised...
BazookaTooth
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hes only counting the flat ones
Haha what the hell am I just universally thought of as the most irresponsible person on the forum?
-glances at @NathanRicaud
SECOND most irresponsible person on the forum
SpinningSince85
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hahahha! I see this was already covered on the previous page though.. lol
SpinningSince85
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I was just basing the assumption on your setup lol.
BazookaTooth
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TenderLovingKiller®
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I was at around 100 records give or take until we purchased a home back in 2016. Now I am at 1,200 give or take. I need more storage space and I need to sell some stuff but I haven’t done either yet. Maybe this year... [checks the 15+ albums that have been purchased since the beginning of 2021]... or next.