Vinyl Me Please Essentials

[Joe Mac]

Imagine how much it must suck to deal with shit heads like whoever Gloaming3 is. Does Storf even technically work for VMP? I used to work in a call center. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It's the holidays, folks -- be kind.

Hi! Thanks! Love you too

 

[Jabba]

The lack of communication between their teams is astounding. It's a small company where nobody seems to talk to one another. I don't mind that Storf does AMAs and everything on reddit--he doesn't have to. But cmon man...get your shit together VMP. You can't use that "we're a new company working out the kinks" excuse anymore.

Can't disagree with any of that.

 

[highqualityrecords]

Imagine how much it must suck to deal with shit heads like whoever Gloaming3 is. Does Storf even technically work for VMP? I used to work in a call center. Wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. It's the holidays, folks -- be kind.

You get what you give. Storf is not some saint who’s been kind to VMP customers. If anyone deserves a little snark, it’s that guy.

 

[D Jilla]

Haha, nice username @Joe Mac.

Providing this for insight into the purported future Aretha Classics pick. Lost all interest in it halfway through reading and gained some hope back by the end. If it doesn't end up being mono, I'll likely be back to looking for an original of whatever it is.

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This points to that release being Aretha Now or earlier as well, if it has a dedicated mono mix, I believe. Unless Storf again has it wrong...

This response has me cracking up: "This one is mono - sorry I said stereo, I was thinking of another mono record"

 

[Joe Mac]

You get what you give. Storf is not some saint who’s been kind to VMP customers. If anyone deserves a little snark, it’s that guy.

what really cracks me up is him claiming to be some kind of mastering guru now! His stock answer to any mastering question was always “sounds good on my system”. Errrrr yeah storf, that’s the doobie brothers record speaker? Very revealing...

 

[Joe Mac]

Sorry, I guess I'm used to Joe's snark. Storf not only works for VMP, but actually facilitated/picked Aretha being the pick this month, so I think he deserves the flak for not knowing what mix it is. Perhaps a kinder way would have been better, I agree.

To be fair only with VMP. I’m just mildly sarcastic everywhere else.

 

[djdavedk]

I'm bummed that the Aretha is stereo rather than mono. I have an OG mono, so I'm guessed I'm not that bummed, but it's still disappointing that they went with the inferior stereo mix.

I was looking for stereo/mono info. Doesn't the label color match up with the mono release?

mono

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1967 Vinyl release of "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

stereo

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1967 Vinyl release of "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

 

[serotonein]

Anyone else still unable to see their tracks and just getting the generic "we are upgrading our website" message?

Yep, still no functioning account. I submitted a help ticket 24 hours ago after receiving 'scheduled renewal/swaps are open' emails, but being unable to actually do anything on the site; still no response

 

[MikeH]

I was looking for stereo/mono info. Doesn't the label color match up with the mono release?

mono

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1967 Vinyl release of "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

stereo

Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You

View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1967 Vinyl release of "I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You" on Discogs.

www.discogs.com

It's mono. Storf made a mistake and said it was stereo for some reason.

 

[Jmcg85]

I think storf deserved exactly what that hero Gloaming said on reddit if only I knew who that guy was I'd pat him on the back storf speaks way worse to others especially when on the defensive which is aaallllll theeeee tiiiimmmeee

 

[Joe Mac]

I think storf deserved exactly what that hero Gloaming said on reddit if only I knew who that guy was I'd pat him on the back storf speaks way worse to others especially when on the defensive which is aaallllll theeeee tiiiimmmeee

 

[djdavedk]

It's mono. Storf made a mistake and said it was stereo for some reason.

In that case, I might keep mine. Have OP stereo already.

 

[ThePakoBuelna]

Eh, nothing I really want/need in swaps. Will stick around with Aretha for now, if someone sees Cornelius pop up in swaps, tag me please!

 

[dhodo]

In that case, I might keep mine. Have OP stereo already.

Keep yours in addition to the VMP reissue?

 

[djdavedk]

Keep yours in addition to the VMP reissue?

Sorry - meant keep the sub instead of swapping. Bad wording on my part.

 

[Murfocakes]

Quote of the day. Well done Joseph

 

[Murfocakes]

This is hypothetical restraint based on the fact I bought expensive gear in January and was supposed to buy less records as a result and I have actually bought more this year than I ever have previously in a year...

You could have bought more Bob Dylan albums

 

[Joe Mac]

Quote of the day. Well done Joseph

 

[Joe Mac]

You could have bought more Bob Dylan albums

I could have but then I’m upto 207 (with a few preorders still to land) for the year despite the fact I also spent £4000 on an amplifier in January...

 

[dhodo]

Sorry - meant keep the sub instead of swapping. Bad wording on my part.

No problem, just wanted to make sure you weren't going to miss out on what is a better mix if you like the album. Hopefully it will be a great pressing as well.