i meant riddled in surface noise or popsAs I mentioned in the Essentials thread. It doesn't sound BAD, but I think I was expecting more out of it. Like if this was an essay, I'd give it a solid B+ and tell them to do better next time.
i meant riddled in surface noise or popsAs I mentioned in the Essentials thread. It doesn't sound BAD, but I think I was expecting more out of it. Like if this was an essay, I'd give it a solid B+ and tell them to do better next time.
Initially I thought mine was free of the defect too but upon a closer listen it’s still there, it’s just on the quiet side and I have to be really listening for it to notice it. I mean I wish it wasn’t there but it also doesn’t hamper my enjoyment of the LP.My ATLiens is noise-free. #wow #humblebrag #soblessed
That's always a possibility with me, I very rarely listen to vinyl through headphones, for example. I feel like if I did, I'd hear flaws in just about every record in my collection and go insane as a result.Initially I thought mine was free of the defect too but upon a closer listen it’s still there, it’s just on the quiet side and I have to be really listening for it to notice it. I mean I wish it wasn’t there but it also doesn’t hamper my enjoyment of the LP.
To me what upsets me most. Because of so many things not just out of principle but thoughtfulness, care, pure sanity, and more. They could've waited at least. But they increased prices in the MIDDLE OF THE PANDEMIC. How so fucking lame is that. Do it now, that feels different. But last summer, c'mon man.They’ve been riddled with issues and muddled for years now. Perhaps more frequent now than ever though, seems like every month there are major quality control issues. And for the prices they are charging, especially for a one month subscription, it’s bordering on ridiculous and apathetic.
I mean if we really want to get into it:To me what upsets me most. Because of so many things not just out of principle but thoughtfulness, care, pure sanity, and more. They could've waited at least. But they increased prices in the MIDDLE OF THE PANDEMIC. How so fucking lame is that. Do it now, that feels different. But last summer, c'mon man.
Yup, and hey:Man, this has been said many times over but I finally just picked up Soul Food and wow, what a great pressing. The sound is huge on this one, can't believe I passed on it as a swap for so long. Would've kicked myself it went permanently OOS in retrospect.
I was gonna A/B it but I will probably wait until I get my replacement copy.Has anyone compared the VMP Wu-tang pressing to previous vinyl versions yet? I'm listening first time through and I don't think it's a massive improvement on the original CD version. I wasn't expecting much given the source material - just curious if people are hearing a massive improvement over the single LP versions.
So I listened to the last part of it to make sure "It's a secret! Never the Wu-Tang" was included as it's missing from many versions of the vinyl. I also spun Protect your Neck on my 2000 Repress and the more recent Yellow repress and the VMP pressing is substantially louder and the bass knocks way harder. Like, I never A/B diffrent copies of records like this and this is quite the discovery. Glad these tracks got some space to breath.Has anyone compared the VMP Wu-tang pressing to previous vinyl versions yet? I'm listening first time through and I don't think it's a massive improvement on the original CD version. I wasn't expecting much given the source material - just curious if people are hearing a massive improvement over the single LP versions.
Whats up with your copy?I was gonna A/B it but I will probably wait until I get my replacement copy.
Right channel static on Side A and insead of a Side C label I ended up with two Side D’s. Regular VMP bullshit.Whats up with your copy?
I mean if we really want to get into it:
It's not just that they raised the prices in a pandemic. At the end of the day it's still a business and they have to do what they have to do to survive. The problem, in my opinion is that they raised the prices:
a) Without doing what they could on THEIR end to lower the bottom line. I think their shipping practices are still completely out of whack.
b) Without doing everything in their power to ensure that the records are arriving intact, and are up to snuff. Like, has anyone gotten a complete anthology that didn't need at least one replacement? How many replacement copies of MV, Outkast and Wu do you tink they've sent out?
If the increase was used to provide a bump in the level of quality control from GZ, or better packaging to ensure no damaged albums then fine. But the quality has only gotten worse.
bummer. sorry man. i'll re-listen to mine tomorrow but didn't notice anything right away on A.Right channel static on Side A and insead of a Side C label I ended up with two Side D’s. Regular VMP bullshit.
Supposedly there are good copies interspersed with the bum copies. You may have gotten lucky.bummer. sorry man. i'll re-listen to mine tomorrow but didn't notice anything right away on A.
its almost like they are being overworked and that's causing the issues
From what I found on the internets.So working on updating my VMP RHH analysis spreadsheet.
What region is Virginia? South? (This may be a dumb question)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the South is composed of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia—and Florida.