Hemotep
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That's why despite others excitement I really hope the 83 isn't Sports. You can get an original Japanese pressing for a couple bucks that sounds great. Just not one that needs this treatment imo.
Vinyl Me, Please Rock
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jamieanderson1968
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I was excited first for Iggy. I have a Bowie mix and missed out on the 2xlp version that had both mixes. And while Sublime, STP and A System are not my cup of tea, I totally get why they chose them.
jamieanderson1968
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Would rather they did Pyromania instead of Sports. Better yet, Hanoi Rock - Mystery City
Hemotep
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I love that Hanoi Rocks, haha. I've never spent much time with Pyromania but that would be a gigantic album for them to do.
Gavaxeman
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If it’s 83 it needs to be Piece of Mind surely
jamieanderson1968
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There are very good arguments that 1983 was Rocks peak. You look at a lot of the stuff released that year and how well they did with the general public it is pretty impressive. Also I do not consider Sports to be a rock album
NewsFedora
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1983 was a monster year for rock.
In no particular order...
Metallica - Kill 'Em All
U2 - War
Dio - Holy Diver
Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Styx - Kilroy Was Here
Def Leppard - Pyromania
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Yes - 90125
Duran Duran - Seven and the Ragged Tiger
Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
Billy Joel - An Innocent Man
Yes, I'm throwing pop stuff in the mix as VMP has repeatedly said that they're approaching "rock" from as broad a perspective as possible. I can easily see any of the above records being a solid ROTM, and it's really the tip of the iceberg of stuff that came out in '83.
In no particular order...
Metallica - Kill 'Em All
U2 - War
Dio - Holy Diver
Talking Heads - Speaking in Tongues
Styx - Kilroy Was Here
Def Leppard - Pyromania
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Yes - 90125
Duran Duran - Seven and the Ragged Tiger
Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
Billy Joel - An Innocent Man
Yes, I'm throwing pop stuff in the mix as VMP has repeatedly said that they're approaching "rock" from as broad a perspective as possible. I can easily see any of the above records being a solid ROTM, and it's really the tip of the iceberg of stuff that came out in '83.
jamieanderson1968
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Don’t forget ZZ Top Eliminator (they won’t pick this one).
But if VMP wants to really sell the stream, they need to go with REM - Murmur
NewsFedora
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Oh for sure, my list was in no way meant to be comprehensive. It was just a quick search on Discogs and what immediately jumped out at me. There are tons of albums VMP can choose from, and an argument can be made for each of them. Even Sports.
4080
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If they want to go ahead and do CAN Tango Mango for the 1971 album that would be great!
wmeugene
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Murmur would be an awesome choice (and since I don't have it on vinyl, the best possible pick!).
tvham
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Between ZZ Top and Heart I might have to jump back on the VMP train. I also need to upgrade my Bella Donna so might just start with that (or see if it's available as a freebie?)
I'm still kinda surprised they didn't hook into the NAIHF re-issue or aren't all over the Up re-issue. Both would have worked well in essentials.
Had possibly blown their doubles budget somewhere else
also just as an fyi that Wire generally dislike colored vinyl. you can hear colin newman being smarmy about it on the vinyl guide podcast Ep232: Colin Newman of Wire – The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds – Podcast
in Brain Candy Pink and Grey splatter
spilledleche
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Spun Toxicity today. 1) what a prescient album this was 20 years ago and still powerful (and sadly topical) 2) it’s the beat I’ve ever heard this one and I’ve owned a few copies and 3) I kinda love that this is devoid of the usual VMP accompaniments with only the obi included but not on the album.
Gavaxeman
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U2’s “War” has been skipped as the only studio album not to have a colour vinyl reissue so far when they announced Under a Blood Red sky fir Black Friday on red vinyl ? War would be a great VMP choice
bdm105
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Got mine today but can't spin for a few weeks. Was going to ask if the obi came outside the package for everyone and if it was missing the hype sticker so thanks for mentioning that!
It’s my favourite album of theirs, by quite a way too.