A Record Better Than The Beatles Abbey Road? MoFi, & My Thoughts On Abbey Road Half-Speed Mastering

[@michaeljacobson4844]

Breaking news: Sting has been kidnapped! The Police have no lead...

[@nicolasboehm1673]

ahahahaha

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh my gosh! And this week, the award again goes to.... 🤗

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

The on-board toilet was stolen from the tour bus during the 1983 Synchronicity tour. The Police had nothing to go on..

[@farrellmcnulty909]

@@Stuck_in_the_70s shame that didn't happen to Dave Matthews

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

@@farrellmcnulty909 hahaha brilliant!! 😂😂😂

[@MikeVincentVO]

Just discovered your channel - how refreshing that there’s finally a channel where someone gets to the meat and potatoes of the topic without 5 minutes of fluff at the beginning. Well presented, well spoken - you’re a gem!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 😃 Have a great week!

[@davidellis5141]

Hi Melinda - Interesting story about My City was Gone. Nice when people agree to disagree without being disagreeable. The Police Box is Awesome ! I enjoy Rachel's live stream , all are welcome. Have A Great Day 😃

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! We can all get along without giving up our principles and beliefs. At least that's what I would love. Lol. I enjoy Rachel's live streams too. I listen when I can. Have a great day!

[@TheGoldenAgeofHardRock]

The first time I heard ENUFF Z NUFF I thought it was a new CHEAP TRICK song until it ended and the DJ talked about this new band. Went out and got it right away! Another great episode, Melinda! 🤘 Love that RUSH album especially 'Anthem' and "By-Tor and the Snow Dog'

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Enuff Z'nuff is really good. I love Cheap Trick. It's cool that you thought you were listening to them. ❤️ Take care.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

80s - the Police, The Dead Kennedys, The Plasmatics, The Pretenders, David Sylvian's "Gone to Earth", Carlos Alomar's "Dream Generator", the entire IRS Records catalogue of REM...now THAT's 80s!

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's right. My husband came back from a business trip with three REM albums for me. The early stuff - fantastic! 🤩

[@marichensmusic]

You are always killing it with the Mobile Fidelity releases! I enjoy The Police, I think that box set would be awesome to have! I may have to look into that!

[@MelindaMurphy]

They had a fantastic price on The Police box set on Amazon last I checked. It's worth it if you are into all of their music. Thank you and take care.

[@bigedhaaheo]

Aloha Melinda, Awesome collection of record albums. Thanks again Melinda for sharing them. Mahalo Ed.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Aloha Ed! Thank you! 😃

[@melusinarecords]

That story about Chrissie Hynde and Rush Limbaugh is was really cool. It’s a great example of people getting along in a world that’s sometimes polarizing. Proof they music brings people together!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very well said. 🤗❤️

[@matthewestrada407]

Exactly I believe we can all find common ground and music is something that can bring people together.

[@jmfloyd23]

Great video Melinda! I love the Blood Sweat and Tears album. Sometimes in winter sounds amazing on the one step. I also have the Dylan and Pretenders Mofi’s Love the Rush albums as well. Take care my friend😊🎶

[@MelindaMurphy]

Blood Sweat & Tears sounds fantastic on the One Step. Thank you and take care.

[@raggeragnar]

Hello Melinda ! The police and the pretenders where sooo popular when me and A met in 1984. We got several of their albums and when we play them , we get to time-travel , Hahaha. Take care and stay safe. R (A at work)

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! You've been together for a very long time. The year 1984 was magical in my opinion. Take care.

[@tygertyger8597]

Melinda that Dylan MoFi looks fantastic. Nice touch to make the inside look like the poster. It's now on my list of ones to get for sure. Have a great week.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's getting harder to find but it's very nice. It's a 45 rpm version. Thank you and take care.

[@thomaslytle5519]

Ok Verdict is In! I just got my copy of Blood, Sweat & Tears today. I opted for the Friday Music reissue. I would Never spend One Step money for a record unless it were the Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin or Elvis. While this IS a very good album (Great instrumentation!) and it Does sound amazing, it does not even hold a candle to Abbey Road, imo. There are some long drawn out mundane sections, particularly the organ solo on Side 2, that should’ve been shortened. The energy of side 1 doesn’t continue throughout. However Abbey Road doesn’t have one mundane or drawn out section. Instead, ALL of the songs are fantastic, the energy builds throughout and crescendos to a great finish and the shorter segments leave you wanting more! Still! Happy to own it and thank you for inspiring me to buy it. I'm thoroughly enjoying it :)

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's a very good album and I love that early 70's sound it has. I agree that it isn't Abbey Road. While it definitely deserved the album of the year nomination, Abbey Road deserved the win. I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying the album though. It has a few dull moments but for the most part, I really like it. Have a great weekend.

[@LisaTedescoVC]

Hi Melinda! I love everything you showed! I have always loved that Chrissie Hynde story...she’s a smart woman; though it is at times a bummer to come across that song on the radio and crank it up only to find out it’s Limbaugh. I always have to come home and spin that album when that happens, like a cleansing ritual 😂. That was so awesome of you to give Rachel a shout out. She and Sue did an incredible job on their record room and I hope everybody checks it out. Rachel and I are doing a contest together right now as well. You take care, beautiful lady! 💜♥️💜🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@MelindaMurphy]

Hey Lisa. Sadly, Rush is gone now so that song is no longer playing for him. I admire that Chrissie took a strong stand but respected opposing views. I love her music and it will always be her song. I do love Rachel and Sue's music room. It's so cool and seeing her Police box set inspired me to add it to my collection. I haven't done a contest video in a very long time due to family obligations but I will consider entering yours. I always enjoy seeing you and you add alot to the Livestream. I listen as often as I can. Take care.

[@LisaTedescoVC]

@@MelindaMurphy thank you for your response, Melinda. Yes Rush is gone but reruns of his show still air. Rachel and I would be tickled to death to have you enter our contest, you’re one of our absolute favorite channels. ♥️

[@thelatearthurdent]

Mel, Nilsson's "shaggy dog" look fits his musical aesthetic perfectly; in fact, he went to great effort to cultivate it personally and professionally. He wanted to be John Lennon, but was self-aware enough to not take himself so seriously, despite his immense talents.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have heard similar stories. It seems he was quite the character. He certainly was a talented man and he and John were good friends. Take care.

[@axelwunsch2366]

always nice to see your treasures🍀🍀👍 looking forward to the next videos🍀 greetings from Germany Nielson❤️❤️

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Take care.

[@philipgapske2206]

Omg, I want to get The POLICE box set so bad. I watched a video where this guy was showing the last album that the Police made, and it was on a colored vinyl and there was no lable stating that it was colored vinyl, and he said to check your copies of that record and hold it up to the light. It looks like it is just a standard black copy but some were printed colored. I have four copies of that album and I have to find them to check them out.😍

[@MelindaMurphy]

The original that came out on the early 80's was on a translucent vinyl. Synchronicity was an incredible sounding record when it came out. Audiophile quality. The box set version I have is on regular black vinyl. It sounds really good but I give the edge to the original in a sound test. It's not a huge difference though. Thank you and take care.

[@mikewilhelm213]

Melinda, Your interesting vids keep popping up on my Aussie KZbin. 12 months ago I completely revamped my music listening upgrading my phono/CD/tape.player with high end triple speakers and then starting over with my own 500 GOAT album search. A big cull at the start back to about 100 with just 25 to find now. A nice little COVID project. What I’ve learnt: 1 With the right equipment all formats sound great. 2 Albums from the 60s to about 1980 sound best on vinyl. 3 CD quality is outstanding through the 80s and 90s and fantastic value at $2 to $10 dollars. 4 Be ok with crackle on older records. An unavoidable part of the appeal. 4 Being open to all formats increases buyer opportunity. My latest purchase was INXS second album on tape as original vinyl is hard to find. No problem. 5 I pay $50 for new occasionally as a treat or for that hard to find. I just prefer originals in at least vg+ condition. 6 With higher album numbers the realty is we probably listen to an album twice in a year. Another budget topic. 7 Be brutally honest with artist skill. Abbey Rd is a secondhand CD only for me. Maxwells Hammer and others are skip tracks. This album makes my 500 for cultural significance. We probably both agree on #1 DSOTM made just a few years later. 8 Exploring other genres and eras is fun. Never thought I’d have Rage Against The Machine in my collection. Tom’s guitar....9 Post C2000 is the next challenge looking for skilled singer, songwriter and player using real drums. Hope this hasn’t been too boring or offensive. Cheers, Mike

[@MelindaMurphy]

Your observations are really great. DSOTM does edge out Abbey Road for me too. You are on point about when to buy vinyl and when to go with a CD. I don't have a cassette player so I will leave that format to others. Lol. Having a big collection does mean we don't play our records to the point of wearing them out which is a good thing. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. Take care.

[@l.t.w8985]

Fly-by-night is my favorite Rush song. Love that song

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's awesome!!!

[@bobbybannerman4547]

HI MELINDA GREAT VIDEO ON YOUR DIFFERENT OPINIONS ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRESSINGS AND SHOWING MORE OF YOUR VINYL. ENJOY AND TAKE CARE

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much Bobby! Take care.

[@invisibleray6987]

You made me so very happy I'm so glad to came into my liiiiife..... classic blood sweat n tears only singing that yesterday.....TO THE CATS ! 😸

[@MelindaMurphy]

Awww! That's so sweet of you Ray. 🤗❤️

[@pbthal]

That Police Box sounds great, as far as Abbey Road mastering goes, it is a case by case basis, some stuff is stellar, some not so much

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree with you. I listened in yesterday when you were doing that Sade show down. I have the box set and thought it sounded pretty good until I heard the other version. 😮 I just got my Extreme album in the mail yesterday. I haven't had time to listen to it yet but thank you for the deep dive. 🤗

[@Love_Street]

Uh oh I just got Ram , we’ll see..

[@davidkim690]

Hi, I recommend getting the first US pressing of Synchronicity. It's pressed on translucent vinyl and the sound is stunning. It's easily equivalent to the sound of Mofi and Analogue Productions.

[@JeffsVariousVinyl]

Hi Melinda. Some high quality records there. Glad you like the Enuff Znuff album, I think it is now one of my favorite albums, I can't stop playing it lol I remember having a couple Blood Sweat and Tears albums back in like 1980. It was sad about Rush passing, I only listened to him once in awhile but hard to believe he is gone. Tawney Kitaen passed away a few days ago. It's pretty sad. I'm not a big fan of the Police but I have thought about picking up Ghost In The Machine because I remember having it as a kid and listened to it a lot. I do like the atmosphere of that album and it does have a few good easy listening tunes on it. I have a few records that sound (good enuff) Not the greatest pressing's but had to fill in a couple spots in the vinyl collection lol Thanks for the shout out Melinda. Enjoy the rest of your week!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Ghost In The Machine is pretty great. I love that early 80's sound they were putting out there. We are losing so many iconic people we grew up watching. It's getting scary. That is a tough thing about getting older. Thanks again for the wonderful record. Enuff Z'nuff is a wonderful new(ish) discovery. I have really enjoyed it. Take care.

[@shadowman6595]

Saw Blood Sweat and Tears a Toronto band, saw them years ago at Friendship Festival in Fort Erie. They were on and off the stage in less than 30 min. It was a free concert, with other bands, but i felt like I was short changed. I think they may have developed some sort of attitude. I have an original press. Great as always, thank you for sharing. Later my friend.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I would have wanted and expected more than 30 minutes. What a shame. Take care.🤗❤️

[@richardbooth6063]

Melinda, Thanks for another fine show. I found some connections that I hope you find interesting. On Bob Dylan’s greatest hits two songs (Like a Rolling Stone & Positively 4th Street) are from the “Highway 61 Revisited “ sessions in 1965. Al Kooper , who later discovered Lynyrd Skynyrd, played keyboards on those ‘65 sessions and he came up with that famous organ sound on Like a Rolling Stone. Well in ‘67 he founded Blood, Sweat & Tears and played on their first album called “Child is Father to the Man”. This was more hard rocking from the B, S & T album that you showed in your video. Al Kooper sang and wrote most of the songs on the first B, S & T album. And that album I highly recommend...it is excellent !!! But one of the songs called “Without Her” was written by Harry Nilsson. It is similar to the song you liked called “Without You” from the Nilsson album you also showed in your video. Amazing !!! I just thought you had many “odd” connections in your video and I had a lot of fun putting them together for you. I was lucky to see Bob Dylan in 1981 and Al Kooper was with him....Like a Rolling Stone was incredible that night !!! And Dylan’s voice is great for his type of music.. it would be so nice if people would stop complaining about his voice and just listen to all the wonderful music that he created. Im out...catch you later...and thanks again !

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm impressed. Wow! You threaded that needle very well. 🤩

[@Evan-tj1te]

Another great video Melinda!!! I bought the Brothers In Arms MoFi, the Abbey Road master, and a standard reissue, and I've got to say, they all sound really good. My personal favorite is the MoFi, but the others are awesome as well. Take care 😁

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's easy to become a fan of Mobile Fidelity. They are top notch sound and quality. Thank you so much!

[@hartmutpeter215]

You are right, Fly By Night by Rush is really awesome. The cover artwork with the owl looks just gorgeous. Owls are extraordinary and mysterious creatures. I read in a book they are sleeping on their stomage and upside down and that underlines their specialty. Many people are afraid of owls but for no reason. ----Neil Peart wrote all excellent lyrics and i think he was one of the best drummers ever. His feeling and his technique was unbelievable. He made Rush what they mean today. My favorite tune on it is the beautiful Rivendell. I figure that tune is the most soulful they have ever written .You can truly imagine being in the forest and you can only hear nature, otherwise absolutely nothing. Fly By Night is the first album with Neil on drums and they took a gigantic step forwards. I love Rush so much.The love began with Moving Pictures and that publication really blew me away.This had not changed 40years later. Take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Rush is an incredible band. I just watched a documentary about them on Netflix. Neil was an amazing survivor in his life. He was so talented and kept on going despite tremendous heartbreak. Fly By Night is a wonderful achievement and the artwork is one of the best. Take care.

[@ConglomerationCat]

I've had the pleasure of connecting with Steve Katz, the original guitarist for BS&T. He had some great little tid-bits from their self titled album. It was produced by James Guercio, famous for the early Chicago albums. At the end of side two when you hear footsteps and the closing door, that's James's girlfriend at the time walking across the studio floor and closing the door to the control room.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool story. What an amazing album. ❤️

[@42.0fmthefever5]

That's a awesome Doors shirt I met Ray Manzarek before The Doors concert in 2010 in my city my friends and I were sitting outside the hotel that Ray and Robby were staying and a white van pulled up out came security and then Ray came out I give him peace fingers and he did the same thing and say "hey man I love your flag groovy" with smile on his face I ask him "can I get picture with you Ray" he said "yes of course if there is no paparazzi I just got dinner" I told him "no my city is to small for paparazzi" before he left to back his room he ask my friends and I "are you guys going to the show tonight?" while he ask that he was pulling out something out of his back pocket with string attached we said "yes of course" he said "ok see you cool cats tonight" we never got to meet Robby but when the show started I waved my flag and Ray seen it and said "Robby!" Pointed at my flag both him and Robby smile greatest concert I have ever seen in my life! ✌🏻🙂❤ P.S. great video! 😃

[@MelindaMurphy]

What an incredible story. I bet you were just stunned. He always seems so cool in interviews. It's nice to know he is like that in real life. 🤩 Thank you and take care.

[@42.0fmthefever5]

@@MelindaMurphy very much so stunned he is friendly couldn't ask for a nice guy would of love to hangout with your welcome and same with you take care

[@audiophileman7047]

The Doors is one of my very favorite bands. Too bad Jim wasn't there too. You would have never ever forgotten meeting him, but to meet Ray is on the very same level. That's way cool and thanks for sharing your story. I really enjoyed it! 👍👍👍

[@42.0fmthefever5]

@@audiophileman7047 thanks. Yeah it would been a blast to meet Jim Robby and John and for sure The Doors is one of my favorite bands I own all there albums

[@jazzydog5635]

Love when you review any Rush album - Fly by Night (the 2nd album) has a more pure hard rock/progressive feel than some of their later studio albums and like the later ones, is an absolute classic for me. I have the re-issue you showed and the Archives (first 3 albums) version I got back at the end of the '70s. You can't have too many copies of Rush albums in my view. I think The Police albums you showed were an influence on Neil Peart's drumming on the later 'Signals' album. On any half speed mastering albums I have picked up I have yet to find one where I think it makes a significant difference. Re-mastered from the original analogue tapes is a much greater factor.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Fly By Night is fantastic. The album cover is among my favorites. Signals is also a great album. I have an original of that one. Thank you and take care.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I could never get into Enuff Z Nuff but I'm all for any and all records of that era getting reissued and/or pressed for the first time.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's nice to see these reissues from the late 80's and early 90's. They are way overdue. Thank you and take care.

[@mikecoffee100]

Another Great Video knocked it out of the park

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! 🤗❤️

[@dl4162]

Hi Melinda, great vid. Those one steps are £180 here in the U.K. Very expensive. I own one, Blood on the Tracks. I’ve managed to build a collection of 31 Mobile Fidelity’s and 5 analog productions albums. I’ve also got the Miles Davies UHQR on order. Keep up the good work.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I really hate that people in other countries have to pay such enormous shipping fees in order to obtain these audiophile records. I didn't get Blood On the Tracks though I wish I did. The UHQR of Kind Of Blue should be fantastic. We shall see. Thank you and take care.

[@stephenjerome4135]

Hi Melinda, some really good quality albums there. I love the butterfly on the cover of the Julian Lennon one. That looks so cool and I bet you feel so lucky to have it on clear coloured vinyl. I only have one of his albums at the moment but I hope to find some more to add to my collection. The album I have is Valotte, released in 1984. It's an original pressing and it sounds really good. Of course Too Late For Goodbyes is the big hit single on it and I really like that song, but the song on the album I love is Jesse. I think it's a great song. If you don't have that album in your collection I highly recommend it. Love that Police box set too. I have original pressings of all the Police albums but I absolutely agree with you Melinda, I think Synchronicity is without doubt their best album. I really like Zenyatta Mondatta but Synchronicity is my favourite. King Of Pain is a fabulous song and Every Breath You Take is an absolute classic. Another great video Melinda. Take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! The Police box set was a handy way of buying everything at once. They never made a bad record. With the exception of the song Mother, Synchronicity is their best. King Of Pain is amazing and Every Breath You Take was the biggest hit of the 80's. I have always loved Valotte. It's such a beautiful song. I do enjoy this newer album as well. Thank you and take care.

[@troyarmatti7167]

You should listen to Julian Lennon's Valotte album. I bought it in 1984 and still listen to it today. One of the strongest debut albums I've ever heard. Ok not like Boston but still very strong. I think you'd like it.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. Not like Boston. 😃 Valotte was a popular album and I loved the hits that were on it. I bet it's still a great album. Take care.

[@jmfloyd23]

My numbered copy of Nilsson Mofi is 867 Totally agree! It’s a fantastic pressing

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool. 🤩

[@davestryjak6042]

Love the video Malinda didn't know you where such a rush girl I love rush saw them many times miss them dearly keep up the great work!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I do love the band Rush. They were great. 😍

[@gprichards1950]

Hey Melinda! It's goin' good here. Another cool video as always. The only Abbey Road Half-Speed Master album I have so far is Dusty Springfield - Dusty In Memphis, and it is a fabulous sounding piece of vinyl. My main listening turntable is a Fluance RT-85 with the Ortofon 2M Blue Cartridge, and I have to say that there are certain albums that the 2M Blue was made for, and this is one of them. All the MFSL albums I have sound great as do some of the Blue Note and other audiophile labels. There are some Windham Hill albums that were half-speed mastered by MFSL and they sound great.That being said, I have picked up some super clean LP's from dollar bins that sound excellent, so who's to say. My regards to Phillip, and you two kids be safe. :)

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! Most records in my collection sound quite good. I also have the Ortofon Blue and it's a fabulous stylus. Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're doing well. Take care.

[@thevinylmuseum2958]

Enjoyed your video today. I was not aware that the Blood, Sweat & Tears beat out the Beatles- Abbey Road for a Grammy. The Police box set is subjective, if you are happy with your purchase that is all that counts.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm happy with it. I do think the original Synchronicity album is hard to beat sound wise. For the price and convenience of having all of the albums in this nice set, I'm happy. That Grammy moment is a jaw dropper and looking back, it's those kinds of upsets that hurt the Grammy's credibility but make them interesting all at the same time. Take care.

[@dougcallaghan6075]

I'm in total agreement with you about Rush and The Police. The albums that you mentioned for both bands are indeed their very best. Lots of good 80s music during the period you mentioned. Much it of it came from the UK: U2, The Police, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, Thomas Dolby, Tears For Fears - to name a few. In America, R.E.M., Chris Isaak and Marshall Crenshaw were favorites of mine. Another enjoyable video. BTW, you have the best hair on the internet! :-) Take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much for the sweet compliment. You named some great artists that sure made 80's music alot of fun. Those early years were the best in my opinion. The Police were a huge part of it. Thanks for your thoughts and take care.

[@cbfall]

Amazingly Interesting video,Melinda!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 🤗❤️

[@cbfall]

@@MelindaMurphy Welcome Indeed!

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

‘Fly by Night’ is a great album. It’s funny that about 10-15 years ago you could barely give away Rush records, and now the prices have really shot up. Personally, I really love the early 80s Rush albums ‘Signals’, ‘Grace under pressure’ and ‘Power Windows’. You should check those out if you haven’t already, and especially if you love the Police because Rush were definitely influenced by their sound during that period.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I need to find those albums. They are getting hard to find. I do have Signals and I really enjoy it. Rush has become more popular with the vinyl resurgence and sadly due to Neil's passing. I hope to discover more of their music soon. Take care.

[@vikingbrace]

Where to start? I never knew that story about Chissie Hynde allowing the use of her song to that program. Rush “Fly By Night “ started a six string awesome album run. That Police box set looks Amazing! (I actually have a Police cassette box set). Have you ever heard Heart do the song “Without You “ on their Magazine album? It’s fantastic. Thanks for sharing another great video Melinda!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I haven't heard Heart's rendition of Without You but how could it be anything but great? Ann Wilson is incredible. I like the story between Rush and Chrissie. Someone told me that Rush's family personally thanked Chrissie for allowing him to use her music as his theme song all of these years. It was a win for everybody. Fly By Night is a great record and they just kept building from there. It's my favorite album cover they ever did. This Police box set is really nice but I'm sure the cassette set is cool too. 😎 Thank you and take care.

[@cfvanoostrom]

Finally someone who recognizes the brilliance of Jimmie Spheeries. Try and get ahold of the even better album The Dragon Is Dancing.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I just received that record yesterday. I can't wait to hear it. Jimmie was a hidden gem for me...until now. Take care.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Wow!! Thank you for showing some great vinyl records! I have the Enuff Znuff purple vinyl record and love the Pretenders ‘Learning to Crawl’ original master recording!! I love the cover of Rush ‘ Fly By Night’ too!! Love the new Cheap Trick “ In Another World’ and have it!! You should mention one of my favorite bands, “HEART “❤️ sometime!! I have every album & CD of Heart!! Nancy Wilson’s (from Heart) new solo CD has a song she wrote for Edward Van Halen called, “4 Edward” !! I will tune in next time. Life is better with music. Take Care. 🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@MelindaMurphy]

I need to check that song out. I'm sure it will be a tear jerker. I do love Heart. The Enuff Z'nuff album is really great! And The Pretenders are wonderful. I was always a huge fan. I am loving the new Cheap Trick CD and have an album on pre-order. Thank you so much and take care.

[@diannecarpenter7718]

@@MelindaMurphy4 Edward is an acoustic guitar instrumental song. Nancy Wilson wrote the song in memory of Edward Van Halen. 🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@MelindaMurphy]

@@diannecarpenter7718 thank you! I will definitely need to hear this. ❤️

[@freshdebesh]

Speaking of half speed mastering and Abbey Road, the 50th anniversary reissue of Paul McCartney's Ram sounds wonderful! Half speed mastering done at Abbey Road!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm glad to hear it sounds so good. All of Paul's albums are done right. Take care.

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

I had no idea blood sweat and tears beat out all those people 😵😵 never have I gave it a listen even though it is such a common album. Great album by the pretenders!!! The Police box is on my list!! You are a 💯% right you can't judge a album by the cover!! Great video 😊

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Police box set is pretty reasonable on Amazon. If you keep an eye on it, it will probably lower in price again soon. Take care.

[@tunesfromthemancave2564]

Hey Melinda!! Plenty of albums better than Abbey Road IMO, but I have a hard time thinking of a pop/rock album that is better. A perfect album. I definitely don’t view the Blood, Sweat & Tears album as better, nothing against that particular album as it’s great, but I’ll take any Beatles album over it if I’m being completely honest. I love MOFI and their pressings but I do sincerely wish that they’d take a stab at more rare, a little less known albums. They have such a platform amongst us in the VC and I really wish they’d at least every now and then...take a swing at an album not everyone knows. I hope that you and your family are doing well and I’ll talk to you soon!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I completely agree with you on MoFi. How many more copies of Carole King's Tapestry is needed? I bought the Blood Sweat and Tears because my copy was worn out but it's been done to death too. I don't think anybody can beat a Beatles record. Maybe Van Halen. Lol. I found a really cool copy of Sonny Rollins The Bridge yesterday. It's a first German press from what I can tell. It's probably better to have an original from the US but this one sounds great and it is like new. You recommended Saxophone Colossus a while ago and I loved it. So I was happy to find The Bridge. Thank you and take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I hope your job is going great. I have been out of town and I'm pretty sure I have one of your videos to watch. I look forward to it. 🤗

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I remember being shocked when Rush Limbaugh used My City Was Gone as his theme. I thought "how DARE he???", but it was decent of him to send her royalties. Learning to Crawl is my favorite Pretenders record. I called it the "White Thriller" for a while because at the time, Thriller was receiving all the acclaim and awards I think "Learning to Crawl" deserved more.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thriller sucked the oxygen out of the air for alot of great music at that time. At least when it came to awards. I personally love Thriller and remember it fondly. I also appreciate The Pretenders and this wonderful album. Thank you and take care.

[@markmorrow3250]

Hi Melinda, nice discussion about the comparison of Abby road half speed to Mofi. I am a Rush fan, and love their early work as well. But if you are around a handful of drummers, bring up Neil Pert, and see what happens, The sparks will fly. Many see him as a god! And plenty more are like, what’s the big deal? My brother in-law a classically trained percussionist loves Neil. A former boss of mine was a respected jazz drummer had no use for Neil , but at the same time, admitted he probably couldn’t play like that. Kind of funny.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Everyone has different opinions. That's very interesting. I tend to think Neil was pretty great. Music is so subjective. Thank you and take care.

[@markmorrow3250]

I agree completely, what Neil and the rest of the guys for that matter could do was impressive. I caught them live two or three times over the years, and they were just as tight and polished as their LP’s. Some bands sound great in the studio, but live, agh what happened? Did you have any luck eliminating the noise in your system?

[@jasonsmith9845]

Ha ha! Funny you should mention the "dollar bin" because that's where I found my copy of BS&T and that's enough for me. Thanks for your take on AR half-speed. I've been avoiding them and will continue to.

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Blood Sweat and Tears album is an easy one to find in the dollar bins. It's definitely worth grabbing though. I hope you enjoy it. Have a great weekend!

[@boscotheman82]

Enuff Z'nuff is playing at our city's summer downtown concerts, going to go see them play. A lot of vinyl pressed overseas is done from digital files, its just easier to give access to files then send tapes

[@MelindaMurphy]

I understand. They wouldn't want to take the chance on losing the tapes in the mail. I hope you enjoy seeing Enuff Z'nuff. I'm glad they still perform. Take care.

[@patbarr1351]

Yes, one has to wonder about how many LPs from the '70's were from the original master tape. Unlikely that EMI would airmail their masters to Argentina, Italy, or even Canada. Well, maybe Japan!

[@Neil-Aspinall]

So funny, I don't know too much about BST's. I found the YT of Spinning Wheel from that album and it took me back to when I was 9yo when I got my first radio, I was so proud.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool memories. Spinning Wheel came out before my time but I remember as a kid hearing a clip of the song as a commercial advertisement for a record you could order by phone. Do you remember the Don Ho and Slim Whitman album advertisements? It was like that. 😃

[@mikerosevear3264]

hi melinda i have the nilsson mofi too the track i like is coconut it was the flip side of without you on the 45 i played coconut more great memories have great week

[@MelindaMurphy]

That would be a wonderful 45. 😃 Coconut is a fun song. The MoFi is wonderful. Take care.

[@kuglepen64]

I have a good selection of the Abby Road Half-Speed pressings, and I can now say with some certainty that the half-speed process does not yield any advantage over real-time cutting. What *does* seem to make a difference is cutting 2 x 45 RPM instead of 1 x 33.3 RPM. The Abby Road Half-Speed releases are generally hit or miss, where especially the treble seems to have problems with harshness on some of the releases. I recommend checking the comments on the respective Discogs pages.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I will look up the Discogs opinions. My review wasn't exactly glowing but I do think The Police box set is fine for the price. I think because it says "Abbey Road Studios" on it, people assume they are going to be dynamite but unfortunately, they aren't living up to their reputation right now. Thank you and take care.

[@kuglepen64]

@@MelindaMurphy A really good Abby Road half-Speed pressing is John Martyn’s ‘Solid Air’, but the master tape was in stunningly good condition. I think you’d like it: www.discogs.com/John-Martyn-Solid-Air/release/8497363

[@analoguecity3454]

I prefer analog as well, but when they cut a lacquer using a 96k/24 or 192/24 source, it can almost be indistinguishable from tape! But if it comes from a "lower resolution" 44.1k/16bit (or CD specs), you can tell it almost immediately!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I think they did a great job with The Police box set. I can't speak for the recent Rolling Stones reissues that they did. I'm happy with what I have. I think they are starting to get a little nervous about handling those old master tapes at this point and are looking for alternatives. Thank you and take care.

[@yourvicarofvinylvov2013]

Great records! Love that Blood Sweat and Tears as well as The Pretenders Learning To Crawl. I have OG Canadian pressings of both but I can only imagine how great the MoFi's sound. I have been looking for a replacement copy of Fly By Night for years now out in the wild. I know I'll find one soon, especially living here in Toronto...their home town. Love all things The Police! Great vid.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You should be able to find Fly By Night although I can only imagine how popular Rush is where you're at. The MoFi's are very nice. Originals are pretty cool too. Have a wonderful weekend!

[@mattlupu152]

The first Mofi records I ordered were The Pretenders and The Cars self titled albums and have been hooked ever since. The only problem is that nowadays Mofi sell out within hours after they are put on sale. I was lucky to be looking at my e-mails when Elusive Disc sent one informing that they had Nilsson on sale. I jumped on it and shortly after that they were sold out. Hope they repress the Alison Krauss soon as that and Hall & Oates are the two at the top of my wish list.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree that the MoFi's selling out quickly has become a problem. I missed out on Duke Ellington the other day. Like you, I lucked out on the Nilsson Schmilsson album. I didn't have a pre-order for that one. The Cars debut album is one of their greatest achievements in my opinion. Take care.

[@BriansFunHouse]

Check out "Strength" the second record from Enuff Znuff. It is amazing.. and also their x singer Donnie Vie has some great Beatles type solo stuff like "Beautiful things"

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the tip! 🤩

[@lauher21]

I have that Police Box, love it

[@MelindaMurphy]

I do too. I'm really happy with it. 🥰

[@audiophileman7047]

Hi Melinda, You commanded my attention immediately when I saw your Doors T-Shirt, excellent choice for those who love great music! 👍👍👍 Well, I can't say that I'm a Dylan fan. He's a great songwriter and a great musician, but that chain saw sounding voice of his drives me crazy!! 😜 You showed so many great records, and you got me on the Blood, Sweat & Tears album; it really is a fine album. I like the mix of so many different styles of music in that very nice collection of songs. There are songs to ponder, and there are the jazzy hits. I don't have it. I will add it to my collection if I see it in the wild some day. The Police are a great band. They're one of my faves. I have a number of original and contemporary issues of their albums. I always found the quirky album titles to be interesting, and Sting has one of those unusual rock voices. I have an original issue of Rush's Fly By Night; it's a really good album and sounds great on early vinyl. Some great albums came out in the late '80's, so I wouldn't write off that time period too much. I can't forget Metallica's late 80's albums (Master of Puppets & And Justice For All, both killer albums) and U-2's wonderful The Joshua Tree album, arguably their best album. Then there was Living Colour, a very underrated band who kicked it off with their Vivid album in '88. I was still adding rock albums to my collection in those days, but I understand what you mean about some of the very commercial, not so talented bands during that time period. 👍💖🎸😎

[@MelindaMurphy]

Hey there. The Joshua Tree is definitely an excellent album and it was a breath of fresh air when it came out. I have been enjoying this Police box set. The hits are wonderful but most of the albums are pretty great too. I love this Blood Sweat and Tears album and it's very easy to find. Looking back, it seems crazy they anything would have beat Abbey Road. I just thought it was interesting. Thank you and take care.

[@audiophileman7047]

@@MelindaMurphy Hope you like the late '80's Metallica albums I mentioned too. Master of Puppets is one of those albums that just makes you want a MOP Tour T-Shirt. Since you and Phillip have become jazz babies, I can really see both of you liking the BST album. It's actually a more musically complex album than Abbey Road. Lots of jazziness to it and other musical styles make it interesting. You take care as well. 👍👍👍

[@MelindaMurphy]

@@audiophileman7047 I do really like Master Of Puppets.

[@glennsmusicchannel]

I have a grudge against that BST album after what they did to Al Kooper, who founded the band. But it is good music. Nilsson is so underrated, it's criminal! That album is amazing, and he was an incredible artist.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I had read that Al Looper was in Blood Sweat and Tears in the beginning. I thought he quit on his own. I just love that album by them. Harry Nilsson is very underrated. Most younger people probably don't know his music and it's a shame. Thank you and take care.

[@quikspecv4d]

I got lucky with that Blood Sweat & Tears with #658. Haven’t found time to unseal and listen to yet. I’m waiting till I know I won’t get interrupted.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I know what you mean. When something like that arrives, the time to listen to it has to be perfect. 😃 Lol. Wait for that right moment. You won't be disappointed. Take care.

[@JJM3rd]

I’m lucky enough to have 3 copies of Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits, all with the original poster. One was my dad’s in the 60s, one I got in a huge batch of records I won at auction so I have well under a dollar into it, and the one I spent the most on was $3.99 at Half Price Books. Enuff Z’nuff... I was a big fan of the song “New Thing” back when the album was new, but my favorite song by them is “Goodbye” though I didn’t hear that until many years after its release in 1991, on a compilation of love ballads (ironic, considering it’s a breakup song!).

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! You have hit the jackpot when it comes to that Dylan poster. It's hard to find. Enuff Z'nuff did have some great songs. Take care.

[@alangodby6147]

Hello Melinda. I had to drop a note when you showed the BS&T LP. It is without a doubt a 5 star LP. As a change of pace I would recommend their first LP Child Is Father To The Man. Isn’t that a great title? It has a kind of creepy album cover. Don’t expect the same sounding band. Speakers Corner has reissued it though you can find used copies pretty cheap. It’s my favorite BS&T LP but I am an Al Kooper fan too. I also wanted to ask you if you have a copy of the first Montrose LP simply called Montrose. You should like it. It was where Sammy Hagar got his start and it was produced by Ted Templeman who also produced the first Van Halen LP. No doubt the Van Halen brothers spun this LP on their TT many times!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Hey there! I do have a copy of Montrose. I like it! . Would you be surprised to know I don't own any Sammy solo albums? I love him with VH and think his solo work is ok. I wish I knew of a greatest hits album. That's all I would need. Lol. I love this Blood Sweat and Tears album. It's the only one I'm familiar with. I will eventually give the others a listen. I guess I just need to start from the beginning wiith Al Kooper. Thank you for the information. Take care.

[@armanddimeo6575]

Child Is Father To The Man is actually a better album than BS and T. Kooper valued artistry over commercial success. This is why he was kicked out of the band before the BS and T album, which sent the band in a more commercial direction. Neither BS and T album equals Abbey Road in my opinion, although they are both excellent albums. Melinda is right on that point. Actually, my choice for the best album of 1969 is The Band's eponymous brown album.

[@dougcallaghan6075]

Child is Father to the Man might be a reference to The Beach Boys' aborted 1967 album 'Smile', but is originally a line in a William Wordsworth poem.

[@beatlebrad5339]

Wow now that is so cool to see the Mo Fi of the Bob album . You know I didn't know it was out there . You know I don't have the BST album but I think I might get it after you said so much about it :). It is amazing how well you have found the MO FI ones lol well done you !!!!! That sure is a great story and yes you are so right he dose sound like his dad a lot :). And some great vinyl as well take care !!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you Beatle Brad. I highly recommend the Blood Sweat and Tears album. I think you would like it and it's very easy to find. I love Mobile fidelity records and buy them when I can. Thank you and take care.

[@beatlebrad5339]

:).

[@beatlebrad5339]

You know I do look for the Mo Fi as well and I do have some to show soon too :). Like you were saying I will look for that one it is a easy pick up :). God bless you and your Husband and tell him I said hi ok :). !!!!!!!

[@9496TULL]

You always show some great albums Melinda. I know you like that 80’s rock sound so you need to check out Robin McCauley’s new LP standing on the edge. It’s so awesome. It sounds straight out of the 80’s with some killer ballads. His voice hasn’t missed a beat. You will not be disappointed Excellent video Melinda

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the suggestion. I've never heard of Robin McCauley. Is he a new artist or did he come from a band I would recognize?

[@9496TULL]

@@MelindaMurphy he’s been around since the 80’s. He was with Grand Prix, Survivor, McCauley Schenker Group. He has one of those voices that can sing just about anything. Those 2 MSG albums are 80’s classics. I think you will like him. Here’s a link to one of those classics. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o366YYxnjMaanaM

[@petrovic7064]

In the court of the crimson king

[@donalddrewel7862]

Gary Wright (Dream Weaver) played piano on that Nilsson record.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh that's cool. I love Gary Wright's music.

[@VinylSerenity]

Hey melinda I will extend my contest to Father's day. So any plug that you mentioned would be 👍 love Dylan. I have just the basic release. Love bst. And I love it a lot. And I like how you put it into perspective with history. Sing to your dog lol. Have a great day JJ

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm such a dork but I sure do love my dog. Thank you and take care. Best wishes with your contest. 🤗❤️

[@VinylSerenity]

@@MelindaMurphy my dig was what tipped me over the cliff to go on you tube. She was in the hospital with pancreantitis and I needed something to focus my worry elsewhere

[@gary6514]

Yep love The Police and have all of the albums on vinyl and I can recall buying the singles back in the day. I agree the early 80s were a golden age of music. Such fantastic bands and innovative music. I sort of ignored the New Romantics sound of the time but now it seems pretty good now. I read somewhere the 7" single at number one on the day you turned 14 years of age defines your life! Mine was Message In A Bottle by the Police. I miss the 80s Melinda!!! Keep well and safe.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Ok! After I answer this comment, I will be looking up the song that defines my life. It better be a good one. Lol. The Police sound was just a part of that wonderful early 80's sound. Even though I do love the heavy rock sound of the later 80's, the pop music and radio hits suffered in my opinion. The early 80's was a wonderful time for music. Thank you and take care.

[@curtissimpkins]

HI Melinda, you have a very nice collection there my friend.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much Curtis. So do you! 🤗

[@curtissimpkins]

@@MelindaMurphy thank you so much my friend

[@rickknutson6540]

Great vlog you brought back some old memories The Blood Sweat and Tears album my mom got us on the Columbia record Club and it did win a Grammy but it's kind of like the Jethro Tull album that won heavy metal album of the year over Metallica Harry Nilsson album that was Harry Nilsson no glam no Glitz he never even went on tour once what he put out is what you got the police album ghost in the machine I remember A&M records big billboard promoting a Hit album and that was one of them

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Blood Sweat and Tears Grammy was very similar to the Jethro Tull win. A shocker! 😮Nilsson had great albums but I really never heard alot about him other than his friendship with some of The Beatles. Thank you and take care.

[@harveyjames9602]

Hey Melinda...I hope you've heard the song Say You're Wrong from Julian Lennon. One of his best songs on Valotte. Anyway, I had a question- hopefully you have some insight, I recently got some Japanese pressing titles (Bobby Caldwell-Self Titled, and Swing Out Sister-It's Better To Travel). Both of these titles have a loud & obnoxious screech whenever the singers pronounce the letter S. This is an odd thing to me I haven't heard before. Please lemme know if you have any info on this. I know you have a lot of experience with your vinyl & music listening. Hope to hear from you. Thanx

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm sorry for the delayed response. I am not an expert but it sounds like sibilance to me. If things aren't properly done during recording, the sound of words with an "s" can sound very unnatural and not enjoyable to the ear. If many of your records suffer from this then you need to make sure your stylus is working properly and in good condition. This too can cause sibilance. Best wishes and take care.

[@harveyjames9602]

@@MelindaMurphy Ah ok, sibilance is definitely the problem. I just spent over $400 on a new cartridge & stylus, so I know that's not the problem, and this happens with all my cartridges and 4 different turntables. So I guess it's coming down to the records being defective (or in this case possibly damaged previously by being played with a worn stylus). Ok well anyway, thanks for your info and keep making those videos! 😊

[@mikeanderson8722]

Great finds , The police , always did like blood, sweat and tears. Nielsen had called jump into the fire, it was Good fellas sound track.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I have several of Harry Nilsson's other albums. He has great music on all of them although they can be quite unusual. Lol. I'm fond of this Blood Sweat and Tears album. I just love all of the songs. Take care.

[@psychrocklive]

Love Fly By Night, I am lucky enough to have a clean original (I got it several years ago). Rush rules! I have 2 of the rolling stones half speeds from 2020, I also think they sound pretty good. Comparing my first press of sticky fingers to the half speed, you are right there is totally something missing. I think they are worth the money. Great video as always Melinda, cheers!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Exactly. The half speed masters aren't bad pressings but they lack a warmth or life that the analog version has. They do have punch and are clean sounding records. I don't regret buying the box set at all. Thank you for sharing your thoughts of The Rolling Stones albums. Take care.

[@l.t.w8985]

I love that story about Rush Limbaugh and The Pretenders song. Very inspiring. Yeah if only everybody could just get along like that in the political Arena.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It would be nice and we may actually solve some problems. 😃

[@terrykeenan4308]

Hi Melinda, I just stumbled upon this video. Thanks for the info. I would love to have that Rush Fly By Night album, first band I saw in concert in '78, and Blondie opened up for them. I've heard the same thing about Abbey Road Half Speed Masters, and it seems to be 50/50 whether you like it or not. I'm picking up the Tom waits 50th anniversary Closing Time half speed master 45rpm tomorrow. I don't have a good copy, and I hope it sounds good.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I hope it sounds good too. The half speed mastered records I have bought are wonderful. What a concert you went to. 🥰🔥 Thank you and have a great week!

[@vinylrules4838]

Blood, Sweat & Tears and Chicago are AWESOME!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! 🤩

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

The female with the Pretenders reminds me of a Math Teacher that died 5 years after I left the school that she taught at.

[@BradVinylRush]

So glad you picked up Fly by Night! As a huge Rush fan, I highly recommend any of their albums but, being an 80’s music fan myself, I love Grace Under Pressure, Power Windows & Hold Your Fire. All can be had from DMM masters on QRP-pressed vinyl and sound fantastic. Highly recommended!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I still need to find those albums. If I do, I will pick them up. Rush is an amazing band. Take care.

[@mrhoffame]

Never go wrong with mofi!! Love that Pretenders. I have a sealed copy of that Dylan Greatest Hits and still can't get myself open it lol. That Police box set is great. Especially considering it was pressed with the Abbey Road 1/2 Speed Remasters. Last weekend I got on a Police kick and listened to every one of them in order lol.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I listened to The Police all last week. 🥰 I wish I had more self control like you do. As soon as I get a new record, I open it up and play it. Lol. I rarely have anything sealed. Take care.

[@yanks1fan09]

My Nilsson Schmilsson is Number 1447 lol.. I may pick up the Police though. I have had my eye on it. Great video. The In Groove an Toad Hall are the best.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love those VC channels/record stores. I'm really happy with my Police box set. It was a great way to get all of the albums. Nilsson Schmilsson was very well done. It's a beautiful record. Thank you and take care.

[@thedarkwizardroom]

Hi Melinda! Nothing wrong in enjoying Blood Sweat and Tears. Having jazzy and touches of prog rock psychedelic sound in the variations of composing in their songs. I always liked the first 6 albums and just hear the others with some tracks that I like. Thus had the 6 first albums and that including the the actual first before that one with Al Kooper. Whom I love his iconic work in music and albums. David Clayton Thomas was a good sounding choice to come in on that album and stay for a long duration till he bowed out around 2007 or 2008 I think. But anyway because of space the lps of BS&T got discarded to someone I knew that would sell them out to people that got in contact with him. I ironically ran across BS&T 3 yesterday for $2. In good shape. Love Lucretia Mac Evil the classic song that was and other fine music on that one. - I saw David Clayton Thomas and Blood Sweat and Tears for Independence celebration for free on our Riverscape park. July 3 1999. Caught and got some camera pic shots for my photos scrapbook it's in. Hearing the songs of BS&T so great. I too like Chicago but never got to see them. I liked mostly their albums up through Chicago 6. I started to really collect but they were getting just mainly pop and melodic and sounded to get away from their rock pop blues sound they had. Big changes after the passing of Terry Kath and later after Peter Cetera left. Chicago 4 Carnegie Hall live I remember was so good I couldn't stop from enjoying that album so much. Oh well. So many other things you commented on and that I will zero on next with Nilsson Schmilsson and that album just love that album. Think I have it to play lying around somewhere. Having a copy like yours got to sound good though. Coconut and Jump Into The Fire just classic tunes as well on that and really the best Nilsson album in his catalogue IMO from start to finish. Take care and stay well. 🎶🎸🎤🥁🎹👍💖

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love Blood Sweat and Tears. Great album. It's so cool that you got to see them. I would love to have seen that line up. I got to see Chicago in the 80's. They were with The Beach Boys. It was a fun show but not the classic line ups. I love those songs off of Nilsson Schmilsson as well. Coconut is catchy. Take care.

[@thedarkwizardroom]

@@MelindaMurphy I can't recall who was in the lineup and how classic of the original band was up there with David Clayton Thomas. At least it was his band that he got to tour cities and name it maybe more of himself DCTs BS&T, So long ago now. I met DCT after the performance chatted for few minutes with him. It was a great day.

[@johnmcbarron7282]

Ooohhhh! Enuff Z'nuff! That's a really good first effort. Originals are a bit pricey these days. Btw, I was listening to a new Donnie Vie interview when I saw your thumbnail. That was a really good lp and I saw them live during the Animals tour. Great band! The "Glam Metal" thing was pushed on them by the label. Donnie dressed as Grunge before it was grunge.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Enuff Z'nuff should have been bigger but grunge took over unfortunately. They were labeled like all of the other bands and the metal glam seen was gone overnight. What a shame. Grunge was here for a very short time and then it was out but the cage was done. Take care.

[@crosscatch]

@@MelindaMurphy Timing is everything. And, a bad decision can do a lot of damage.

[@bryanmcguiness3998]

Hey Melinda l love this video ❤️

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! 🤗❤️

[@Louisejames23]

Bought that Police box when it first came out when it was pretty hard to find... then they reissued it. Nice box set. 👍

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's a great box set. I'm glad to have it now. Take care.

[@brkly99]

I also have the Poiice box set, really enjoy it. The other half-speed masters I have are generally good as well.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I really enjoy the box set too. I think it sounds really good. Take care.

[@michaelkb8783]

That first Enuff Z'Nuff album continues to be in my regular rotation. It's a standout from the era. Unfortunately they were marketed more as a vapid "hair" metal band. They deserved better.

[@MelindaMurphy]

They did deserve better. The whole genre deserved better in my opinion. It's a shame they didn't come out a couple of years earlier. Take care.

[@jmad627]

......when I lived in Newport News VA in the early 70's I had "Abbey Road" on a cassette. Alas in the process of moving away, overseas, the packers/movers stole it. Oh well, c’est la vie! Love your vids on The Beatles.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! It's a shame your cassette went missing. You definitely need a replacement. Take care.

[@jmad627]

@@MelindaMurphy oh I most certainly have my dear. At the moment I have five vinyl copies. And several CDs, haven’t counted.

[@FrightfulMess]

I landed that BS&T out of YEP, the 3 for $5 bin (original recording) and it don't sound bad, and of course it has some of their best classics on it, but "better than Abby Road"? &%$$@??@ No! But, that's just me. Right now I am praying that McCartney's RAM (half speed mastered also) is still at Amazon for less than $5,874,832.13 by the time payday rolls around. That is my absolute favorite McCartney album! I mean, c'mon......"We're so sorry, Uncle Albert......" The critics had no friggin sense of humor back then. Thanks for another great video, Melinda!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I like Ram too. I already have 2 copies of it so I can't bring myself to buy this one. I'm sure it's going to be great. Abbey Road should have one the Grammy. Having said that, Blood Sweat & Tears is a great album. The Grammys have become a bit of a joke anyway. Lol. Take care.

[@jimbob697]

Friend of mine walked to Bob Dylan's mansion in Hell's canyon . Bob's butler answered the door , came back after talking with Bob . Told my friend to come back tomorrow , he never went back

[@MelindaMurphy]

I wonder why he didn't go back? 🤔 I also wonder how Bob would have responded? Take care.

[@edstephens8955]

How long have you had that Schmilson mofi? I ordered mine about 6 months ago and I'm still waiting. Than BS&T album, I bought it on cassette at the ripe old age of 12 lol I liked the hits off of it but didn't care for the rest but through the years i learned to like it. I played it on my 70's portable cassette recorder at the time then later a stereo cassette deck, there i realized how "live" it sounded. I now have the One step and the analogue productions box set. Funny how that works.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I ordered the Nilsson album a couple of weeks ago. The mail has been very weird lately. Some things I order take forever. Mobile Fidelity is fairly close to where I live. That's why I received it so quickly. I know that's frustrating considering you pre-ordered yours so long ago. You have both amazing versions of Blood, Sweat and Tears. I'm sure they are both amazing. Take care.

[@thomaslytle5519]

Hi Melinda, awesome video! At first I said “No freekin Way” to Any album being Better than Abbey Road at that time. One of my favorite albums of All Time. But now I want to throw this BS&T album on my table and drop the needle on it! Any record that makes that kind of claim, I Must hear! Lol. I’m not even gonna KZbin the album. I will only hear it on vinyl on my kickass system! Then.. and only then will I make my opinion on that matter, lol. You’ve inspired me to buy that record now and given me a new record idea. I’m running out of ideas, so Thanks 😊. As for the Pretenders Crawl record, Great Album! Middle of the Road was one of my favorites for the sheer “make you wanna bob your head and dance” quality of it, not to mention that Drum work! Great tracks on that album. I do not have the MoFi of that But! I did get lucky to find a Sealed original and It Sounds Awesome!”. Would love to see a shootout between the two copies. Also have the entire Police studio catalog (all Mint originals). I treasure this collection. Sounds Amazing! You got lucky with the Rush! Been looking for that and their debut album for a Long time! Anyway Cheers! Keep ‘em coming!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I need to find a few more Rush albums too. People have been buying them up since Neil passed away. The first one and Hemispheres is on my list. The Blood Sweat and Tears album is good but I still can't believe it won for Album Of The Year over Abbey Road. I will be curious to hear your verdict. There is no right or wrong answer and they are both great albums. Thank you and tak care.

[@thomaslytle5519]

@@MelindaMurphy My Blood...album arrives Thursday (thanks to your vid) 😎I’ll chime back in after Thursday night vinyl/dinner night with my friends... my weekly tradition. 😊

[@thomaslytle5519]

@@MelindaMurphy btw, You should have this album “Three Dog Night: Harmony”. You’ll thank me

[@CornboneStudios]

I think the artist who did the fly by night cover did the kiss solo album covers. I heard that somewhere.

[@nathanhaney6457]

Hey , got a collectors personal question for you. What and how do you deal with when buying new records showing up with corner dings , slightly damaged or severely damaged of records that you actually spent your money on. As far as what do you let slide and file into your collection new/original And then at what point do you request a replacement copy from who ever you purchased the record from or is that not something you typically do? Just curious and asking other collectors I know that have as many as we do and just getting everybody stance.

[@MelindaMurphy]

This is a terrific question. I'm probably not quite as picky as some people. If it's just a tiny ding or crease, I will let it slide. Big creases are a huge no for me. I always return the ones with big creases. I also return anything wrong with vinyl if it affects play. Skips and records with several loud pops also go back. If it is a special record that costs extra money, I expect near perfection. For example, I received a Mobile Fidelity record recently with a visible scratch that I could hear. They sent me a replacement copy of that lp. I hope that helps. Take care.

[@arturoalmazan5262]

Rush 🤘👍its been more than a year since the late great Neil Peart passed away Enufz N Nuff was or is a late 80s hair band. great video beautiful melinda

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Rush albums have been harder to get since then sadly. I was thrilled to finally find Fly By Night. Take care.

[@arturoalmazan5262]

@@MelindaMurphy that's awesome melinda

[@l.t.w8985]

Do you have very many picture disc and what do you think about doing a video sometime just on your picture disc and what you think of them? I've been starting to collect a few and I'm not sure how I feel about them especially I just got Michael Jackson but mostly to hang on the wall. I have Sammy picture disc RSD couple years ago but that hangs on the wall. Just thought it might be a good video for you to do sometime

[@MelindaMurphy]

It would be a very short video. Lol. I think I have 5 picture discs. The newer ones sound good but the older ones aren't so great. Lol.

[@BriansVinylRecords]

I have to say, I have a few Abbey Road Half Speed Masters and they all are absolutely fantastic. The new Paul McCartney Ram is one and holy cow does it blow me away. I have a Rolling Stones half speed, and McCartney I half speed as well. Both are amazing sounding. I haven't heard one yet that didn't sound great. Rock on Melinda!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I would love to hear the Ram album. I'm glad that it sounds good. People are complaining about the Rolling Stones half-speed masters. I don't have one but my Queen and Police box sets sound good to me. I'm not disappointed with any of mine either. Take care.

[@BriansVinylRecords]

@@MelindaMurphy I have the Exile on Mainstreet half-speed from the Stones and I think it sounds fantastic. Is there a particular album people say is bad? I was thinking of getting more of them.

[@MelindaMurphy]

@@BriansVinylRecords no. People are pretty much complaining about all of them. I haven't heard them but like I said, I'm happy with The Police and Queen. They sound good to my ears.

[@BriansVinylRecords]

@@MelindaMurphy Yeah, all the ones I have sound pretty good to my ears as well.

[@VinylSerenity]

One more thing I am posting a quick 4 min video about the yellow tags at Target...have a great day

[@MelindaMurphy]

Very cool. I have already made a video for this upcoming week. I will try to mention your channel I'm a video after that. Take care.