A Vinyl Record Rant & Records I No Longer Need In My Collection

In this video, I show and discuss records and box sets that I am considering letting go of. For different reasons, these records are not being played and enjoyed like they should and I point out all of the reasons why. I also give a fiery discussion about U2 vinyl records and my frustration about their sound quality. Taylor Swift, Van Halen, U2, The Beatles, The Zombies, Bob Dylan, John Coltrane, Getz/ Gilberto, and more are all in this discussion.
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[@michaeljacobson4844]

Agree about U2. My favorite album of theirs is Unforgettable Fire. I scored a great condition first UK press of it and was shocked how dense and lifeless the record sounded. Many of their others, too. Oh...how many members of U2 does it take to change a light bulb? One. Bono holds the bulb, and the world revolves around him. (Kidding, love Bono!)

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm disappointed to hear that the UK versions aren't any better. ☹️ I love Unforgettable Fire. Lol, you always crack me up. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@ericelliott227]

Actually, that joke has some truth to it. Bono is not a malignant narc or anything like that, but he is kind of into himself, however, truth be told, his wife keeps him straight, so there's that.

[@stevenbrown9691]

My 1995 Mofi Unforgettable Fire sounds great (see Discogs reviews) - not a demo disk but excellent on my very revealing system - but it takes a lot of $ to get your hands on one.

[@RUfromthe40s]

​@@stevenbrown9691 the original as a perfect sound ,so i don´t believe it ,all that i heard from MOFI is raped sound from original perfect recordings, only my opinion

[@stevenbrown9691]

That's a generalisation. I have about 60 Mofis, half of them acquired 10-20 years ago. Some of those haven't stood the test of time, esp as my system became more revealing. But the U2 happens to be a good one. I played it through a couple of weeks ago and was very happy with it. @@RUfromthe40s

[@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion]

Thanks for the shout out Melinda! Can’t wait to see that VH Jean Jacket. That’s exactly what I envisioned you doing with that patch!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I look forward to being able to create the special jacket. Thank you again David. ❤️🤗

[@josephtreffiletti4198]

Hi Melinda! Great video as always! Hope all is well with you and family, and Happy Easter to all of you! 😃♥

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! Happy Easter! ❤️🤗

[@josephtreffiletti4198]

@@MelindaMurphy 🐰Thank you!

[@djvinylvertigo]

Fun video, Melinda!! I need to clear some of my collection. Inspiration!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much! ❤️🤗

[@tturner12341]

I’m not ever going to get rid of my records. They’ll mean a lot to me. Plus, I don’t have a lot of duplicate records.

[@georgeng4020]

Hi Melinda, I chanced upon your channel quite by accident and I think I'll be enjoying watching your videos talking about everything vinyl, most especially how they sound. May I ask what system you have? Thanks!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for giving my channel a chance. ❤️🤗 Rega Planar 8 turntable Apheta 3 cartridge MoFi Sourcepoint 10 speakers Rega Aria MK3 phono preamplifier 2 REL S 510 subs Quadratic MC-1 step up transformer Emotiva BasX PT1 Preamplifier Emotiva BasX A300 amp Take care! 🤗

[@pollyhewitt5413]

Hi Melinda, Great food for thought video. When I moved about 8 years ago I really got rid of a lot of my original Beatles records. After getting settled a couple of years ago was kicking myself for doing that. I have replaced everything at big prices and more that I did not have. If it is the least bit sentimental to you don’t do it. Even though you have others to play you are right in saying they will not be available again in the future. Things are changing so rapidly with AI coming along and fear we will not know in the NEAR future what is original and what has been messed with. Hold on to your Blue box set. Take care!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the advice. I appreciate the words of wisdom from someone that has been there, done that. 🤗♥️ Take care.

[@stevenbouler5783]

Another terrific video…thanks for making my Tuesday morning!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much. ❤️🤗

[@audiophileman7047]

It is nice to meet you, Melinda, and with your intro I really do feel welcomed to your channel. 😁 Only you can decide what to keep and what not to keep. You're not the same person as the one that first started the vinyl record journey a number of years ago. Your interests have really grown and that means some records you bought earlier will get edged out by your new interests and goals. You really had me going for a second on the Bob Dylan purge. I agree with Phillip on the Dylan records, but they're not my records. I don't have a lot of U-2 albums, but the ones I have sound good. I have original issues of both The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree. If I owned the Swift albums, I would trade them for something I know will endure. Think about how popular Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen were back in the '80's. Have their albums held up in value? What I've heard from Swift doesn't give me confidence that her music will endure in popularity in 20 years and beyond. Since I'm not very familiar with her music, you'll have to evaluate her staying power yourself. If I owned them, I'd contact my favorite audiophile store and offer the Swift albums to them in trade for a NM first UK pressing of Pink Floyd's DSOTM. DSOTM has stood the test of time and will continue to appreciate over time. I run into new, very young Pink Floyd fans all the time; that says a lot about Pink Floyd. People will talk about Pink Floyd's albums hundreds of years from now. 💪👊

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! You have planted an idea in my head. I would love to have a UK first pressing of Dark Side. Those Swift records would definitely cover the cost for that. I'll definitely think about that. ❤️🤗 Taylor Swift's popularity is very similar to Michael Jackson in the early 80's. I often wonder how big he would be today if he had kept that clean image and not had so much plastic surgery. I don't see Taylor making the mistakes he made so I think she could really endure. That doesn't mean I personally will enjoy her records more though. I'm a casual fan. It's always great talking to you. I'm so glad you came back this week. 🤗❤️ Take care.

[@audiophileman7047]

It is my goal to snag one of those first UK pressings of DSOTM. I plan to sell/trade other records I have and/or add a little money to get it. Please don't misunderstand me. I didn't mean that I wouldn't watch your channel anymore if you do MoFi album reviews. I only meant that I wouldn't watch the particular video that talks about a MoFi release. There are so many other topics to enjoy on your channel, and you have a unique vinyl record enthusiasm that's unmatched by others I follow. When I'm not busy, I'll be here to watch and comment on your other videos. 👍💖🎸😎@@MelindaMurphy

[@MelindaMurphy]

@@audiophileman7047 thank you so much! I truly look forward to hearing from you every week. I totally understand that you aren't into the MoFi reviews but I am so happy to have you around for the other videos. ❤️

[@audiophileman7047]

👍👍👍@@MelindaMurphy

[@MickSupper]

I'm so glad I'm not stuck on collecting the latest and greatest and glad that I didn't create that problem for myself. It's like a dog chasing its tail when you are constantly buying different copies of an album just to find which one sounds better, and once you finally find it you have ended up spending multiple times more than what the album is worth.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I completely understand your point. It's fun but not a practical thing to do. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@zizendorf]

@MickSupper Absolutely agreed! That's why it's worth the time to do some re-searching before you buy. (Although all Amazon returns are a snap!) I just need to slow-down and stay patient.

[@bobdenk6944]

Hey Melinda I have that Beatles Box set (UK release) HOWEVER I purchased it brand new. Vinyl and packaging in mint condition. Most of the records never played. Sound quality outstanding. I will never let go of this collection. Means so much to me and I do totally enjoy listening to them from time to time. Especially the mono versions.

[@MelindaMurphy]

You have an amazing box set. I agree that you should definitely keep and treasure it. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@RUfromthe40s]

yes it is, i remenber lot´s of people i knew or know that bought that box and was a colection faithfull to their sound, the same can not say about those cd versions that almost sound like other band playing the Beatles, excluding their voices

[@danielbigna5469]

Hi Melinda, this was an excellent video and I think one of your best because it raised an issue you might not have intended. I don't listen to vinyl at all. Only CD and it is worth mentioning here that a decently remastered CD from the original analogue tapes sounds pretty much as good as any vinyl release. A good example is Nirvana's 'Nevermind'. The original CD sounds flat and horribly compressed. But the remastered reissues sound expansive and much warmer. This could extend to a band like U2. It could be worth seeking out a decent CD remaster of a major album like 'The Joshua Tree'. I guess this is a bit of a plug for the humble compact disc. By the way, nice joke about the Bob Dylan mono set. That one is definitely a keeper!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree! That would be an interesting comparison. My husband helps me do blind tests all of the time. A comparison of the vinyl vs the CS would be very interesting. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@HighViolet79]

Oh Man.. you inspired me to listen to my U2 records.. Two hrs later and still spinning🙂 The Joshua Tree 30th Anniversary EU version sounds fantastic to me(IMHO) . Loved the Video !

[@MelindaMurphy]

The 30th anniversary version is pretty good. I'm glad you were inspired to listen to some U2. 🤗❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@holgerwiederhold2045]

Hi Melinda, just saw this stream and I’m thrilled. Great job. But please let me ask one thing. Where did you got that Def Leppard Shirt - I love it! Greetings from Arkansas, Holger

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much for the kind comments. I think I got my Def Leppard shirt from Forever 21 but it was a long time ago. Take care. 🤗❤️

[@michaelethridge108]

I recently listened to some of my U2 albums and they sounded really good. My Joshua Tree is 2 lp but not gold vinyl. My other album was 1st pressing. As usual the video doesn't disappoint.❤

[@MelindaMurphy]

The Joshua Tree does sound pretty good. The rest of my copies, not so much. Thank you Mike and I'll be in touch soon. Thank you and take care.

[@josiahmitchell4055]

I find that the more originals I get of the artists I truly love I have started slowly getting rid of most remasters and reissues naturally. It's been a great experience for me honestly it's relieving.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. Simplification can be gratifying. I will be working on that and making some decisions soon. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@RUfromthe40s]

yes, one notices the diferencies of the sounds on the albums , not worst but a bit lower in terms of volume but quality wise most of them close to perfection ,and how can they improve perfection, the most simple way of checking if one as a average turntable is playing a record than change to the cd and it sounds like low-fi , now that was changed by reducing the most possible the dynamics of cartridges and stylus also the turntables never needed a pre-amplifier, only in some amplifiers having need of a pre to mc type cartridges, others have a volume knob in the front or in the back close to the phono inputs, other problem is if we conect a pre-amplifier and it converts the turntable to a regular input line while in some amplifiers of diferent types the phono stage is close to perfection and not regarding the quality of the input and using a regular input line the sound of it is reduced by a lot ,even regarding it´s cartridge frequency response

[@automatedelectronics6062]

I, myself, have a hard time getting rid of anything. Especially as record collector. I've got quite a few records which I bought as an investment and are still sealed, in dedicated storage boxes, stored in a closet. Others in storage are there just in case I wear out or damage my playing copies. Shelves can get too full, but I still have plenty of shelves I could use in my 4-4x4 Kallax shelving units. When I need to add more records, I remove a box of different formats to another storage place. I have moved some of my storage boxes of R2R tapes to make room. My storage boxes of 78 rpm records are still in their cubicles as they are very heavy and the records can be damaged moving them. Floor and closet space for 'empty nesters' isn't a problem. Now, another reason to hang onto multiple different releases of records, besides the wear or damage possibilities, is, maybe down the road, someone might point out a flaw that we didn't know about. Not all the different releases might have that flaw, but there might be different flaws on different releases of a record. I received my copy of the IMPEX one-step 45 rpm boxed set of Getz-Gilberto. On a separate flier, they give a more in-depth information about their version of the album. They point out that they used the mix-down album masters, instead of sourcing the original 3-track session master tapes. They also point out that they didn't flip the L&R channels, to duplicate the original release, which was made using the 3-track. No big deal, but if you want to be authentic.... Then, they point out some of the flaws present in the mix-down album master tapes, but not all. From comparing with other re-issues of the album, it is apparent that they all used the mix-down album masters, some of those swapping the L&R channels as per the original release. Of the flaws that they DIDN'T disclose was the drop-out or flub at the start of "Corcovado". This is present on all my other re-issues. Because they didn't try to correct the flaws, they stated that they included 2 extra track, which included the original mono "no echo" and no drop-out single version, which is obviously compressed, of "Girl From Ipanema" and a great-sounding live version. I hear the same echo as on the 2022 DOL re-issue. DOL also included the mono compressed single version of "Corcovado", which doesn't have the drop-out flub at the start. To me, the DOL mono single version of "Girl...." sounds a bit brighter and clearer, although on a 33 1/3 rpm LP. Maybe someday somebody will go back to the original 3-track session tapes and make an audiophile version of the original release. Take note of my comments when you are listening to your IMPEX version. Thank you for another great video!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I plan on giving my copy a listen tomorrow. I am looking forward to it. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@paullepla7117]

Great video again Melinda. Interesting what you said about U2. I have a first UK pressing of War. Sounds fantastic. The later albums, Songs of innocence and Songs of experience are also amazing. Don't give up on them. Keep up the good work.

[@RUfromthe40s]

you started with a real reference as the sound of the original release of war, but i have to say the other two albums are not like U2 used to make them ,well,they became older and not sounding anymore like U2 as it was when they were younger and had a original sound in all their 80´s records including acthung baby or zooropa which was made inbetween three world wide tours, you can see footage of the first tour ,a indoors tour only and the look of very tired Bono by the third tour or 2nd stadium tour , this world wide . Even Pop ,the greatest last album of what we use to call U2 after , only some real nice songs but not like they used to make them ,the No line on the horizon was maybe the only breath of fresh songs in U2 Lp´s with at least 3 very good songs , but it´s age, it caught us all

[@MelindaMurphy]

I guess I need the UK version. Thank you for the advice. Take care. ❤️🤗

[@bicyclejoe]

The Japanese pressing from 1983 is my favorite of the War vinyl.

[@carravagio16]

very cool idea with the VH patch / jacket. hope you are doing well. enjoyed the video.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I hope to make the jacket very soon. 🤗❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@LHand-kt8su]

Hi Melinda. Great discussion. Haha on the Dylan box set 😂. Nice idea to make a custom jacket with your Van Halen gift. As for the Swift albums, it’s hard to say as to their future value given what’s going on now. Her star may fall in the next five years, and it could be that now is the best time to sell those albums. Hopefully your call to hold on to them will be a good one.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's hard to imagine Taylor Swift being bigger than she is now. You are probably right. I am looking forward to creating that VH jacket. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@AnthonyDove-dm5hi]

Amazaing! Omg, so wonderful collection! Thanks.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you very much! ❤️😀

[@louisbonilla6780]

I never knew you had multiple copies of Van Halen LPs - Beatles yes but not other groups - Surprised your daughter embraced Jazz - your interview with Chance was excellent I've been watching your channel since 2018 when you were talking about your 45s which I loved - you've come a long way Melinda - great video❤see you next week!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! Chance does a great job with interviews. ❤️🤗 I definitely have my share of Van Halen and Beatles records. I should probably trim them down at some point. Thank you for being such a long time viewer. I'm so honored and I love hearing from you every week. It's truly a highlight for me. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@bigsweetc6]

If you sell that Japanese boxset I’ll give you $120. 😜 You double your money ethically and it’ll go to a good home!

[@mrhoffame]

Going through purge phase is extremely healthy. Not even talking about how many records someone does or does not own, but more so because it allows you grow and expand as a collector. Gives you permission to slightly change a direction and not get stuck in the same mindset for 20+ years. Especially a seasoned collector like yourself can just trust their gut when they feel it's time.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Well said! Thank you! ♥️🤗

[@ericelliott227]

Yes and usually purges are driven by the need for space as well.

[@mistermac56]

Excellent video Melinda. I went through a duplicate copy purge back in 2000. I needed the space and I hadn't listened to them for over a decade and didn't miss them. But it was difficult at first to sell them to a used record store, but I decided to trade them instead for albums that I wanted, so it took a bit of the sting out of it.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I think trading or selling for other things you would rather have eases the pain quite a bit. Goodness knows I have other things in my life that I could use the money for. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@tturner12341]

I ever got into duplicate records. I have my original copies and that’s all I need.

[@ziccuj]

I have the Dutch version of the blue BC13 Beatles Collection box and I'm loving it. They are, as you say, 100% analog cuttings and therefore I'm definitely not parting with mine anytime soon, as there's no news regarding a new fully analog stereo box - and probably even if there was! It's a great piece of history and what's most important: the LP's sound very good or even excellent. All the best from Finland!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I think the box set you have is the way to go. ❤️🤗 Very nice! Thank you and take care.

[@Evan-tj1te]

Back in the 80s, I played Unforgettable Fire at such a loud volume that it sounded great. 40 years later, listening to it at a normal volume on modern equipment... the records are all flat and lifeless. My cd's sound quite a bit better. Awesome video, as always Melinda!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Listening to that album loud does help. ❤️ It's a shame that their records sound so flat. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@deadandburied7626]

Modern equipment can be too good for old releases which need their contemporary hi fi to sound best.

[@RUfromthe40s]

@@deadandburied7626 in reality it´s the reverse if you check hi-fi changes through the years starting in 1980 and more recentelly with this new wave of modern turntables and cartridges with tiny stylus with 1/5 to 1/3 of the hours of use depending on the price not the brand , there is a way of proving it but not all today have old equipment to test what i am saying, including old cartridges and stylus, the first time i bought a new stylus produced in 2017 ,i said to the shop owner that the tip might had fallen, all that now one see´s is what before was a litle metal spike to which the real stylus had the type of diamond wrapped around

[@bicyclejoe]

Check out the MOFI 1995 pressing. Very good!

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Hello Melinda.. Listening from Thailand, and of course.. I have been record shopping.. And in Japan as well. I'll have to spin my U2 records when I get home and see what's up.. Cheers 😊

[@MelindaMurphy]

I hope you are having a wonderful time. 🤗♥️ Take care.

[@jtsrecordroom3963]

Appreciate that Melinda 🫡

[@spinningtheblackcircle8554]

Melinda, the UK original pressing of The Unforgettable Fire sounds huge. Is your original pressing UK or US?

[@MelindaMurphy]

Mine is a US pressing. It's good to know that the UK version sounds better. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@leonsam12]

Ok Mike, I mean Melinda😂😂 your rant on bad sound quality records reminded me of Mike at the in Groove when talking about how bad some pressings are, and it was completely awesome!!😎🤘

[@MelindaMurphy]

I love his shoot out videos. He is very honest with his opinions. 🤗❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@tturner12341]

Pressings these days are poor a lot of times. Also, I would never pay $150.00 dollars for a record…never.

[@leonsam12]

@@tturner12341 I think time is irrelevant, there are plenty good and bad pressing of older stuff, and newer stuff🤔

[@MikesVinylExperience]

completely agree with you on the U2 albums. The only one I think is listenable is War. I have got to go through my collection and do the same and likely get rid of some duplicates that I will no longer listen too. Thanks Melinda. Great video as always.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Letting go is hard but simplifying is a good thing. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@curtissimpkins]

Even the Elvis Presley lps are sealing high price too not only the original pressing now the new 180 pressing are getting up there too, great video my friend

[@MelindaMurphy]

I bet you are glad you have a huge Elvis collection already. Imagine if you were just starting out. The prices would be outrageous. 😳 Thank you and take care.

[@curtissimpkins]

@MelindaMurphy yeah I know and I'm happy I got them.

[@mikesgotthespins5894]

Great video Melinda, you might want to add that Beach House box, to the purge list, unless you listen to it of course, it never really appreciated like I thought it might, it takes up space, and it is on that metallic vinyl, I still have one but I listen to the black vinyl version, also a dedicated Van Halen jacket is a great idea, my wife made herself a Rock-n-Roll battle jacket she sometimes wears to shows, it has a Van Halen patch on the front, lol! She also made a banner for the John Waite show last weekend, he took it up on stage showed it to the crowd and it may have been the loudest cheer of the night, really memorable times. Thanks for listening, have a great week.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm not letting go of my Beach House box set. They are one of the few modern bands that I like. The packaging is beautiful. Only one record is gold and it isn't noisy like some metallic vinyl is. ❤️ Thank you for such a generous gift. I bet you and your wife were thrilled to see that banner on stage. I have always been a fan of his solo work, The Baby's and Bad English. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@mikesgotthespins5894]

@@MelindaMurphy I am so glad to hear you enjoy Beach House, and you are correct my wife was very excited, she kept saying "He squeezed my hand so tightly" with a huge smile on her face. Have a great week, Melinda!

[@AverageUser1040]

Shopping for a new Yamaha receiver in the early 90's I went into a nice audio shop in NYC. I asked the salesperson to demo something from U2 and he said "let's try something different, U2 recordings usually are not the best" that has stuck with me ever since!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. He was absolutely right. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@johnneedhamnz]

Hi Melinda, I find these "I need/should to get rid of some records" videos really interesting. I'm in the same boat and have a bunch of stuff that should leave the collection but it's hard letting go.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's very hard to let go of great records even when we don't need them. It's definitely a dilemma for me as well. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@lostplanetradio]

Hey there Melinda - always good content and honesty on your channel. I feel the same way about U2. I think they have some great material. I pretty much have "everything" up to "No Line On The Horizon". But like you say, it's almost like some of the albums are missing "something". Like they "should" sound better. My channel has a lot of ELO stuff, but I do plan on having some U2 stuff soon. (In fact, I was working on something TONIGHT that I started a few weeks ago, dealing with U2 - that I will finish up and post on Lost Planet Radio, soon.) Some interesting thoughts on the Taylor Swift stuff.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It really is a shame that we can't get incredible sounding U2 records. 😳 I still love them though. 🤗 I will have to look up your channel. Thank you and take care.

[@dwsheffer]

I think one of the reasons the Swift records are so valuable isn't necessarily the colored vinyl, but the fact that they were made in such limited numbers and they are the ORIGINAL song versions. I heard at one point that they were all supposed to be released after RSD in black vinyl in unlimited numbers but due to the issue with her catalog being bought by Scooter Braun that didn't happen, and subsequently Swift re-recorded the albums and released the "Taylor's versions" in huge numbers. So basically the RSD releases are about the only way to get legit vinyl releases of these albums. I was lucky that like you I bought the first 3 RSD releases off the endcap on a whim while standing in the checkout line at my local shop. I've subsequently purchased all the of the Swift RSD releases at issue prices so I'm sitting on a goldmine with a minimal investment. I do wish someone would delve deeper into the counterfeit records being sold of her RSD releases. The first 3 were limited to 3750 copies, yet there are copies being sold on Ebay weekly. I find that very odd and not plausible in the least as there are millions of fans and likely the majority of the genuine pressings are already in permanent collections. You can even buy "replacement" RSD stickers on Ebay, which is only adding to the scammers selling fakes/counterfeits online. Lots of collectors are being ripped off, sadly, but you've got to have some common sense and sadly they know they are selling to a naive market.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! It's a shame that people are doing this. No doubt someone has paid a lot of money for the counterfeit copies. ☹️ The limited numbers do add to what makes these records so valuable. The question is whether the prices will continue to be high or if they at some point will come back down? I guess it all depends on the popularity of Swift. Her popularity so far has been enduring. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

[@robertlakay88]

I'm a big Elton John fan with multiple pressings across vinyl and CD. Last year I made the choice to reduce my collection, primarily because I don't listen to all of them. It wasn't easy but over a few months I followed through, selling them in batches. Some that I wasn't sure about I kept a bit longer, but they went too. I would say go for it, it will declutter your space and you will have some extra cash.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It won't be easy but I do like the idea of a stream lined collection. The money would be nice too. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@fts81]

Hi Melinda. I’ve learned how to purge in the past few years. To me! The equation is sentiment, plus music, plus space. It’s like finishing a sculpture. Remove the unnecessary. U2: I’m with the fan club for decades. Few sound good, you’re right. War OG is good, rattle and hum is very good. How to dismantle an atomic bomb is great. On CD, I have all records and singles. Outstanding, that’s actually the way to go. Nice video.Bob Dylan? I bought that box on CD when released, I’m happy with it lol

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree that Rattle and Hum sounds pretty good. It's weird that a live record is better than other records in their catalog. I agree with you that purging is necessary sometimes. I like keeping the records that mean the most to me and letting go of clutter. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@mattgregory971]

Great video Melinda!! I just buy vinyl that I listen too! All my extras I just give to my brother. I have almost 700 albums but I play them most of them are vintage. Have a great day!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I'm sure your brother is very appreciative. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@dotsloops7486]

Let’s face it. It’s fun to buy. But it’s also fun to sell albums! Good video!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I agree that digging and buying records is a lot of fun. Cleaning out the collection is therapeutic for me. It's great to hear from you. Take care.

[@rabarebra]

Buying for me, especially from Discogs, is a nightmare to me. I recently wanted a LP, and it took one day to purchase it. So much back an forth with communication. Those sellers are not only arrogant, but extremely slow in their communication - like messaging with fire and smoke.

[@robbiedetroitstigermanviny8883]

It makes the song I still Haven't found what I'm looking for pretty prevalent to the subject of your video. I'm not letting go of one record. Each one has a story to it and it feels like I'm giving away one of My Children. Awesome Video!!!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. Excellent point! 🤗♥️ I agree that it's so hard to let go of records. They all have a story. Thank you and take care.

[@fingus69]

The first UK pressing of War is fantastic. Good instrument clarity and separation, wide soundstage, and a great low end. The US Specialty pressing of The Unforgettable Fire with ‘Sterling’ stamped on the runout sounded much better to my ears than the first UK pressing. Really great sound. Look for the Specialty pressing of Joshua Tree with ‘Masterdisk’ and DMM stamped on the runout, it will not disappoint, truly a sonic delight.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much for the advice. I will be on the lookout for those. It would be great to have some wonderful sounding U2 records. Take care. ❤️🤗

[@jackwezesa1081]

Hey Melinda. Speaking of U2 , back in 1980 a local record store would give away a promo to good customers. The owner gave me U2Boy. Both of us never heard of them. I ‘m still spinning it 43 & 1/2 years later! I also picked up ( some promo) every 12 inch single with non album B sides which a very rare and sort after. I also love the second album ( October ) which not to many people talk about. I enjoy your videos!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! You have been a U2 fan since the beginning and what a cool promo to own. ❤️ I would love to find some maxi singles of their songs. I bet they do sound great. Thank you and take care.

[@bicyclejoe]

I have the first promo pressing of Boy. Phenomenal! So is the RSD white vinyl from a few years ago.

[@MarcusMaximus909]

Hi Melinda funny enough I've been looking to get Van Halen in my vinyl collection! What is the best greatest hits compilation and should I buy the debut album? What are the best pressings? I'm a beatles superfan. Keep hold of that beatles set! I'm waiting for a proper stereo boxset! The red and blue albums show what they can do with stereo. Crazy they went with digital for the 2009 set reason I didn't buy it can I ask were you bought that beatles collection as I'm after one myself but the prices are crazy on eBay! Discogs

[@MelindaMurphy]

The viewers have spoken. I will be hanging on the The Beatles box set. 😀 There isn't a Van Halen Greatest Hits album on vinyl unfortunately. As for the first album my favorite copy is the Mobile Fidelity One Step. It's not cheap so if the price is too high, I recommend the most recent reissue of it mastered by Chris Bellman. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@jimalbruzzess2445]

Hello Melinda, yes it is great to purge every now and then. But be very careful. Some stuff your on the fence about, might be worth holding on to. As far as quality goes.... back in the late 70s and 80s, I think the vinyl they used, alot of it was crap. At least in my area. That was a big reason I switched to cd's at the time. Excellent video as usual !!! Have an awesome week. Cheers from the great white north 🇨🇦

[@MelindaMurphy]

I will definitely think it through. I would hate to have regrets. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@mikekeech9718]

Melinda I saw your video regarding The Eagles The Long Run 2 LP set 45 rpm. Where did you buy that? I figured that would be a great album to buy. Never had a 45 rpm LP before. Thank You so much for your videos.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Hey! It's such a terrific album. ♥️ The MoFi One Step is available at the Music Direct website. I also know that Riverbend Records and The In Groove (independent record stores) carry it as well. Thank you and take care.

[@mikekeech9718]

@@MelindaMurphy I actually decided to order this album. Can hardly wait to get this album. I would like to see my all time favorite Eagles Album Hotel California mastered the same way. I wonder if MoFi One Step will do that album also. I hope so.

[@dwaynestjohn5324]

I'm curious I have the Japanese original pressing of the first van halen album and I was wondering which one sounds better??

[@MelindaMurphy]

My favorite cook is the MoFi One Step and after that, I like the Chris Bellman reissue best. The quality of the Japanese vinyl makes that record very nice. You can't go wrong with any version. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@drop_the_needle_records]

Great video! I definitely have some records I could part with. I definitely agree with the U2 records.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I think we all have extras that we could part with. Lol. The U2 vinyl sound quality is a real shame. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@dank.6942]

Agree 100% on U2. And I'm going through the same thing, when it comes to getting rid of stuff, I'm just going to keep the best version I've got and let the rest go, because we only have so much time.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Keeping the best sounding copy of each title is the smart way to go. It's easy to get caught up in buying the latest and greatest pressing but most of us don't have time to listen to every copy anyway. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@almosthuman56]

Hi Melinda. Believe it or not I am now a Taylor Swift fan. She has some great songs. Some I dont like so much. But I like enough to be a Swifty now. :) I too own 3 or 4 copies of all the Van Halen albums with Roth. I understand how hard it would be to get rid of that Beatles box. Great video! Take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Hi Ralph! Taylor is a great artist. I'm just shocked to see what her records are selling for. 🤔 It would be very hard to let go of the VH albums but at the same time, it's so silly to own this many copies. I hope you're doing well. Take care.

[@scottwheeler2679]

Sell the Taylor Swift records. You aren't being "that guy." There is no shame in smart speculative investing.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! I'm still considering it. ❤️🤗 Take care.

[@bigsweetc6]

@@MelindaMurphyI’d say-if they’re going for $500 then sell it for $250 and make someone’s day and you still make money and feel good. I believe in record karma.

[@markporter7664]

The problem with that is someone else will speculate and snap up to resell at $500.

[@scottwheeler2679]

@@markporter7664 Agreed. Market value is what it is. There is no moral or ethical dilemma in profiting off of a good investment. Look at it from the other side. If you bought these albums and they tanked in value no one is going to sympathize and pay you over market value so you can recoup your original investment

[@bigsweetc6]

@@markporter7664that’s what I hate about this hobby and it’s why no one can ever just get a fair price anymore.

[@astolatpere11]

I'm going through my collection and sometimes it's hard to let them go. But it's a good thing to do once in a while.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. Difficult choices have to be made but I don't want to make a huge mistake. I get a little attached to my records. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗♥️

[@paulf.5261]

I hear you with the reselling of music.... I'm with you, I can't buy stuff cheap to resell either. Anyway, I look for CDs and I look for my own pleasure and collection. I find it extremely annoying when dealers come into the op shops ( thrift ) and buy out all the new stock....😠 i see a couple around town, scanning cds to see how much profit they can get....I just have to walk away...😔 Last week I went to my local and asked if they had any other CDs besides the very tired 30 or so that have been there for ages?? Not now, but come back on Wednesday and we'll have a couple of boxes! 😮🥳 On Wednesday I turn up and there are no new CDs so i ask....🤷‍♂️ Oh the dealer came in this morning and bought them all !! I now know he'd been doing that for ages......no wonder there is never any new music for anyone else. The other day, the manager said, were getting a delivery later, so come back and you can look through them.... There were 3 full boxes, around 100 - 150 cds each. 😮🥳 I found 10 I was interested in.....that for me is a big score! There were also 3 boxes of DVDs...... 2 days later I went back to see what DVDs there were?.... yes, perhaps you've guessed🤔 oure friendly neighbourhood dealer had been and bought everything! Want to know why 2nd hand music is so expensive?....heres 1 reason. Sorry....bit of a rant there 🙄🙏

[@MelindaMurphy]

I completely understand your rant and that is so frustrating. They ruin it for everyone else. ☹️ I'm so glad you were able to score some good CDs. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@paulf.5261]

@@MelindaMurphy Thanks.... hope that eclipse is uneventful 🙏

[@Big-J-8579]

I listened to a few U2 records last night on my system and I think they sound fine. I chuckled at your streaming remark. There is nothing wrong with streaming. I use Roon at home often, playing my FLAC library. Sell the Swifties. Thanks again.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I stream music while driving. There is a time and place for it. But it's pretty disappointing when streaming is more enjoyable than listening to a record. 😳 Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@markpocock183]

Hi Melinda, another interesting video. I am more in the camp of having one good sounding copy, and letting the others go. Let somebody else enjoy them is my thinking.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's an excellent point. Some of these records could go to people that are on the hunt for these exact records. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@zeppearl]

Yup there comes a time when you have to say....how many do I really need? I am at that point that I might need to a purge also. It is tough to do so I wish you well on that especially of your favorite band. Speaking of that I just posted a VH video and have another coming soon 😁 nice backpatch BTW yes you need a VH battle jacket to wear to shows etc.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I will definitely have to check out your video. ♥️🤗 I can't wait to make my jean jacket. If anyone needs a VH denim jacket, it's me. Lol. Thank you and take care.

[@zeppearl]

@@MelindaMurphyYes absolutely you need to get a VH jacket together !! Looking forward to seeing it once done. I keep a eye out for cool patches too.

[@vinylanalyst3309]

Letting go of part of a collection is always difficult but where or how to let them go can be even more difficult. Do you trade them in to a record store and accept pennies on the dollar or pay ebay up to 20 percent?

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's another thing to think about - how to sell them. I don't really sell my records online. I don't have a selling history so most people would be scared to buy from me. Lol. A lot of the value gets lost when paying the fees or selling to a record store. Thank you and take care.

[@shawnmyers1880]

How and what do you clean your vinyl records with?

[@MelindaMurphy]

I use GrooveWasher products. If you look at my older videos, I made one devoted to record cleaning. Thank you and enjoy your weekend. ❤️🤗

[@richardwhite2344]

Hi Melinda, I agree with you and I understand your reasons for purging those albums. How many copies of the same LP does someone need. In my opinion, 2 is enough, Like in case one of the copies gets damaged, then you have one more copy of it.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree, two should be more than enough but I am guilty of having more than one copy when it comes to my favorite records. Cleaning out the clutter does feel good. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@vikingbrace]

I would keep the Beatles and Taylor Swift. I’m not a fan of flippers. They puts bad smell on RSD. I have multiple copies of very few albums but if I do then I have my reasons. Otherwise I give my extra copies or original copies, whatever, to my sons. Nice seeing you as always. Your lighting is perfect. Great topic. Have a great week and a nice Easter!

[@ericelliott227]

I can't stand flippers either! RSD is a grift in itself as well now. It is not what it was the first two years. I avoid RSD and anything from it like the plague.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's nice to have kids that are into vinyl. I love finding records my daughter wants and passing some on to her. I agree with you. I will probably hang on to the Beatles and Taylor Swift records. I lack a sales history on Discogs and eBay anyway. People would assume I'm a scammer. Lol. Thank you for the kind words. An older lady like me prefers great lighting. 😀 Take care.

[@bicyclejoe]

Just to clarify, the definition of a “flipper” someone who buys a record with the intent of selling it shortly after purchase. By your definition, all collectors are flippers at some point.

[@ericelliott227]

@@bicyclejoe Uh, not accurate. A "flipper" is someone who doesn't even have a turntable and looks at nothing but the highest price any record has sold for and tries to apply that to the record they are selling. A "flipper" tries to low-ball the record seller to maximize profit in an unethical manner. I have seen these guys in action and frankly, I think they are bullies. A "flipper" will sell the records they pick up by no later then end of week. They will price a $10 record at $60 to $100 and claim it to be rare or some other false story. The problem in part is that there are plenty of people who are willing to pay their prices due to lack of research or verification and common sense. I'm a "collector" by technical definition, but I have never sold a single record and especially would not try that today. I have been "collecting" for 40 years or more. Of course, in my case I have a different motive in collecting records. I'm a curator and view vinyl records as historical documents. With that in mind I actually (technically) restore vinyl records. There are things I can't fix just like with restoring paintings, starting condition is everything, but my method and two years of devoted study into the matter go beyond "cleaning" (although restoration involves "cleaning" by definition). I keep and play 99% of the records I buy. That is what they are for. The records I do not want, I give away to a thrift shop or something. I could easily accept whatever amount someone offers to pay for any records I don't want, but the problem is that the amount offered is "give them to me for free dude" and then that person turns around and sells them to someone else the next day at a ripoff amount. I don't want to be a facilitator of that behavior. So I would rather give them to a good home or at least a shop that will sell them for their real monetary value so that someone else can eventually enjoy them. I also know what the real monetary value of records are and they are not the prices we see today. A $5 record is a $5 record, period. A $10 record is a $10 record and so on. It is not going to go up in value. The only records that are true collectors items at higher monetary values are really rare pressings or the like such as the first Elvis record on the original label or something that can be verified. A "collector" selling a few records after a couple of years or even several months is NOT a "flipper". They are making the "action" of flipping records to buy other records they may want, but that is not being a "flipper".

[@jazzydog5635]

Hi Melinda, another great video. On the Taylor Swift albums and others I would not feel bad if you decide to sell them on. The key thing for anyone who is buying an expensive 2nd hand, ´must have´ record, is that it is in top condition when they get it. They don´t want to pay a lot of money and then find the record skips or jumps. But your records are all like new, so they will be happy with their purchases. I had a original rare Kate Bush album ´The Red Shoes´ which 2nd hand price was 300 dollars/250 pounds. But I had got another later version in a box set, so I sold the original on. Someone bought it for a birthday present. They liked it so much they came back the following year and bought another rare Kath Bush album from me for the next birthday.Like Mike Esposito says some of these albums will be even more valuable in the future, so the purchaser may well gain from their value increase in later years..

[@MelindaMurphy]

Yes, I am truly conflicted on the Taylor Swift records. I really don't play them and they may not retain their value but you never know. I guess if there is something else I want to buy, the Taylor Swift record value would help to do that. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@ConcertBuddie]

Totally agree on the U2 reissues AND keeping those TSwift records as/is. I do know the most coveted copy of "Red" is the red vinyl released for voters at the ACM (Academy of Country Music) organization (with press kit) from 2013. Goes for INSANE money. So if you find one of those in your travels, grab it!

[@MelindaMurphy]

What are the chances I will ever run into that record? Lol. I'm not even going to look at the price for that copy of Red. It would be depressing. Lol. At the end of the video, I did mention our interview and left a link for it. Your interviews are terrific and I'm honored to be included. Thank you and take care.

[@ConcertBuddie]

@@MelindaMurphy hahah. Odds are slim and none (but now you know about it just in case!) 😁. The shoutout was lovely and super sweet, thank you! Had a blast talking to you and saying a brief hi to Papa Murphy. Look forward to meeting you both one day. ✌🏻

[@jimroyal475]

The Beatles box is worth keeping. A nice rare box and one that holds fond memories for you.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. ❤️ I do like this box set a lot. Thank you!

[@christiansemeraro2987]

Hi, Melinda! Great video! And, is a YES! The sound of the U2 albums of the 80's i still don't know why sounds muffle and like if you put a blanket over the speakers... i have "The unforgettable Fire" and is an original press from Argentina and sounds just like that. In their favor, the CDs sounds better in my ears; i also share whit you the repetition versions but more on my movies collections (i have some of records repeated and in CD'S or Casettes) but is like you said, too much room for the same thing over and over. Have a great day, Melinda!

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's such a bummer because those early U2 albums are incredible. I wish I could fully enjoy them on vinyl. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@rabarebra]

I don't own any U2 albums, so this is just a question. The U2 albums you talk about that sounds poorly, are those US pressings?

[@christiansemeraro2987]

@@rabarebra Not only US, but also repressings from Europe and Argentina.

[@musictalkwithjohn]

I might just stream it. That’s right I said it. You tell ‘em Melinda! 😀✌️

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. Thank you and take care. 😄😄😄

[@stanleycostello9610]

I am almost 69 years old. I got my Silvertone stereo for Christmas in 1966. I've kept all of my records in the order that I got them (except for Steely Dan). It gives me a sense of what my musical tastes were for nearly 60 years.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's so awesome. I applaud you for keeping all of your records and stereo equipment. 🤗❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@stanleycostello9610]

@@MelindaMurphyThe Silvertone is long gone. I have a better stereo system now. Anyways, have a good rest of the week.

[@claybowler751]

I just added four U2 records to my collection. I need to go back and listen closely and then compare it with the digital versions after hearing this. I look at those first few albums as essential to own. Pop is where I jumped off. I got back on though with Atomic Bomb and All You Can't Leave Behind. Since then, I haven't looked forward to the new releases, and note Amazon is already practically giving away their latest, which is a reimagined version of their classics.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Yes, some of those U2 albums are at rock bottom prices. I listened to the one that remakes the classics and passed on it. Lol. All You Can't Leave Behind would be a good one to own. ♥️ I hope the copies you have sound amazing and those early albums are incredible. Thank you and take care.

[@chiefchimp2789]

That totally is an iron-on for the back of a jean jacket. Is there a date stamp on it or is it a reissue? I remember seeing people wearing jean jackets with band logos on them in the 80's.

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's definitely cool. It was a gift so I don't know how old it is or the back story but I do look forward to making a Van Halen jean jacket with it proudly on the back. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@PJHVols]

Nothing wrong with cashing in. You didn’t buy with intent to flip. Don’t hold yourself hostage . People that buy with the purpose of flipping drive me insane. They keep records out of the hands of people who really want them. You are absolutely not doing that…sell it, put the money back into your collection.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree that there is a distinct difference. I had no idea that those Taylor Swift records would be so valuable. Crazy!!! Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@leonardpirrello1806]

I never keep doubles. When I upgrade to a better condition or sounding record I always sell the other one. It also helps with the budget.

[@MelindaMurphy]

That's a great way to go. In most cases, one copy is all we really need. Thank you and take care.

[@rabarebra]

I often buy two, especially those expensive 45 RPM Analogue Productions records, if it is a favourite record. You know, those does not often get a repress at the same quality again if the stamper is worn. I buy the second copy if I am really stunned about the quality. Records gets worn out, and playing a copy every second time doesn't wear the grooves out. 45's also tears more on your stylus and record itself because of its rotation speed.

[@currykevuk]

You seem to be giving reasons NOT to let go! You're a true vinyl addict I'm sorry to say. Surely you only need one copy of any record. Just work out which one sounds best. Ditch the rest! Many will disagree with my comments. So be it!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I understand! You're not wrong. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@CaptainDarrick]

@ curry...you're right . I can't imagine have several copies of one album

[@steveviper1913]

It is interesting the variation on sound quality of particular pressings of so many albums. I’d probably say that so many of the repressing we’re seeing in the current vinyl popularity are a serious let down. In the modern era surely pressings should be of a higher quality than the original copies. One thing I have to say is that the record companies are loving a good customer base who are going out and buying every version of albums that are released. It’s not for me especially with the inflated prices we are now seeing in stores. I am going to be content with my original copies and my collection will be topped up with albums from the second hand marketplace or from record store sales. Well we all love a bargain don’t we? Happy collecting everyone!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. Some new reissues are quite disappointing. They are just going through the motions of putting a record out there with no attention to quality. I try to buy originals but when I do buy reissues, they tend to be the ones with the thicker jackets and great mastering. They aren't cheap but I feel like I own something special. I do agree that the prices are high and with everything being so expensive, it's hard to purchase very many records. I find I am not buying as much but focusing on quality. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@danmartinez5502]

Great video I feel the same way the kids get it anyway. BTW preorder the new Blue Note reissue . The Blue Hour /Stanley Turrentine it is one of the best Jazz albums you will have ever heard. It's in the Classic series coming out in this May .The Music Matters version goes for $400.00 . This new reissue will be a hot seller. It should be a Tone Poet but the Classic series sounds just as good. Welcome back from the Dark side...

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the suggestion. I will definitely give it a listen and decide whether to preorder it or not. I do love Stanley Turrentine. ❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@Claus-CaptainPhoenixCorner]

Yes - I think most collectors should purge their collection from time to time (myself included - but it's hard...). Where I'm not fully in line with you priorities is about 33/45 rpm: In most cases the better sound comes at the cost of breaking the music up in smaller parts, which the artist/producer didn't intend originally. For me it's technical quality over the musical experience (but not all have the same view, I know). Thanks for the video.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. The natural flow of the music does get cut up a bit on the 45 rpm records. Otherwise, the gain in sound quality is worth it for me. It is hard to let go of some records. Lol. But simplifying feels so good. Thank you and take care.

[@steverogers6340]

the whole Taylor Swift phenonomen fascinates me, she is without doubt a brilliant songwriter and works her butt off. No one could have predicted her level of success and I think there is something in what you say about how she will emulate the Beatles level of record collectability. Wish I had bought more of her vinyl back in the mid 2010's. I've only just started but I won't buy thinsg for silly money and you can bet I'm buying anything she releases now. Folklore and Evermore are modern classics and its with those 2 albums she gained a lot of respect and interest from Gen X'ers like me.

[@MelindaMurphy]

The records you picked up are the reason her popularity is as high as it is now. I do wonder if her fans will have the same desire for her vinyl records that Beatles fans have. Most Swift fans didn't grow up with vinyl the way Beatles fans did so they don't have the nostalgia. Time will tell. Thank you and take care.

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Cool

[@christopherchadwick480]

Great thoughts Melinda! As for theTaylor Swift records, if you didn't buy them with the intent to sell on when the price went up, you're hardly that guy are you. There'll be others where the price now is less than you paid for it I'm sure. I have multiple copies of some Beatles records although i don't know why. Usually if I'm chasing a better sounding disc i move the old copy on when I find one. When they pressed bu the millions Vinyl was truly the gamblers media. No other format offered the blind hand thrill of will it won't it be an early stamping that sounds like bottled electricity.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Some records are more valuable and some less. It all evens out. 🤗❤️ I do love the sound of vinyl. It's pure magic. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@ashleygeisler1003]

HI Melinda I never ever thought you would part with some of your collection. Hope you are well

[@MelindaMurphy]

I know, but I do have limitations on space and my collection is really getting big. I need some simplification. ❤️🤗 Thank you and take care.

[@ashleygeisler1003]

@@MelindaMurphy happy easter to you and your family. I really enjoy your channel, ive discovered some new artists thanks to you, even played some of them on my radio show but at the station we dont use vinyl at all

[@Bigchet1223]

Do you have the humble pie A & M box set? Has the original humble pie albums of that era along with bonus material? Not certain you are into humble pie. I bought the cd set and love it. They have the vinyl set, but i wasnt shilling out $200 for it.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I don't have that box set but I'm sure it's really nice. The problem with box sets is that the price is always high. It's so much easier to afford one record at a time. 😀 Thank you and take care.

[@Bigchet1223]

@MelindaMurphy why I bought the cd set. It was $53 compared to $200. Many of Humble pies albums are hard to find on vinyl or cd. Usually you can find smokin or rockin the fillmore. Rock on too.Only thing I didn't like about the cd box set is they didn't have the original album sleeves. And it's only the A&M albums. Doesn't have their first two releases on immediate records from 1969. Or any their later albums from the early 80s. Awesome band. Really want the spooky tooth box set,but it's waaaayyyy too expensive.

[@firstboyonthemoon8876]

My girlfriend in highschool had the first pressings of those early Van Halen LPs. Wish I had those now, probably worth something. Great band.

[@MelindaMurphy]

They aren't rare but they are fantastic records. 🤗❤️ Thank you and enjoy your weekend.

[@ianhelps3749]

Hi Melinda, Achtung Baby is the only U2 album.I have.on vinyl . It's a recent reissue, but it sounds fine to me. With new reissues, it's a good idea to look for Twitter threads where others give their opinions. The Renaissance album "A Song for All Seasons " was reissued last year. Many people thought that it sounded flat so I looked for an original and eventually found a good one. Take care.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. I do appreciate hearing other people's reviews before buying a record. I love Achtung Baby. My repress isn't terrible but I wish it was even better. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@bicyclejoe]

Even better than real thing?😅

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Great video

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you! ♥️🤗

[@BriansFunHouse]

I did a big purge this year ( about 100 records, out of my 3,000 records).. I don't miss any as it made room for me to buy around 200 more 😊..I just looked at what records would I actually find myself listening to in the next 5 years...

[@MelindaMurphy]

It does feel good to simplify my collection occasionally. Like you said, it makes room for more records I truly want. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@gregsimmons694]

Thanks for sharing! I have let.go of.some records! God bless all the ratt n rollers! Savior Jesus keep you safe always!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! May God bless you too. 🤗❤️

[@Russell__Smith]

Hello Melinda, I only have two U2 records a UK OG and Japanese imprint of "Live Under an Blood Red Sky" one can debate the quality of the music, but the SQ of both of those are really good. That is as far as I go with U2 and I have no intention of going further, so I'll take your word on it for the rest of the catalogue, but it is a little surprising as I always thought U2 would have really cared about SQ on their recordings. As regards the Japan Beatle box set, whilst most Japanese releases are impeccably presented and pressed, they very rarely had access to the production masters so the SQ was always at least one gen behind and in a lot instances 2 or 3 behind the UK releases, as they have to work off dupes. I know for absolute sure that was the case for the Kinks and the Japanese company holding the Kinks license as recently of 2000 was denied access to the OG 1/4" production masters for a 2k SHM-CD Millennium box set collection. I'm reliably informed that was standard for other British artists. So it does not surprise me that the records in the Beatle box set is not the best. They also did not have cutting engineers like George Peckham and/or Harry Moss either. All good stuff, keep up the good work. Russell.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree that this Japanese box set is not on par with the UK pressings. The vinyl is extremely clean, the sound quality is competent but not incredible. I have other copies of these records that sound better. That's why I am considering letting go of the Japanese box set. It's a tough decision. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@markorchard2272]

I love U2.... but EVERY album sounds flat and compressed. To be honest, even audiophile records sound awful. I just can't believe that the band let them go!!

[@markorchard2272]

I absolutely love WAR. I especially love the track 'Drowning Man', but EVERY version I hear sounds like it is playing in another room!! It makes me 😭😭

[@pureblood8307]

I thought it was just me, absolutely 💯

[@MelindaMurphy]

It's such a shame. I would love to have some great sounding U2 records. Thank you and take care. ♥️🤗

[@markorchard2272]

Isn’t it. In 2019 I collapsed and lost everything including my memory and my home. I’m rebuilding my music collection and every U2 album sounds awful.

[@ericelliott227]

I think "audiophile records" of any artist may sound bad. I have never heard any though because as far as I know, they do not exist.

[@francescotenti193]

I never got into U2. As far as "flat" sounding records, one of my very worst is The River, too bad because there are a lot of great songs there. The CD is unlistenable! I have never bought an album as some sort of investment but strictly for listening pleasure and, as disclosed here many times, never even dreamed to pay crazy prices for a single album. Spring cleaning should apply to our hobby as well, especially to make room. I just did that, got rid of more than 50, all stuff in not so good conditions and/or I haven't listened to for a long time and no desire to do so. As a consequence, I will have all the real estate necessary for the next record store day in just a few weeks. As last year, my ears will joy and my wallet sink! Once again, nice video.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I agree. We should all do spring cleaning now and again. It's a great way to revisit what I have in the collection and decide what should go. Simplification is a good thing. Thank you and take care.

[@incamera1457]

Try the River on cassette in your car stereo with a bunch of like minded friends singing along. You will not notice flatness in the sound. Content and context I say!

[@lox_501]

Hi Melinda....great video!

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you so much! ❤️🤗

[@richardforeman3523]

The Taylor Swift record dilemma was interesting. I bought a signed copy of 1989 from the TS website in 2018-ish. A limited edition of 250 pink pressed records with a signed jacket. Do I keep it and play the long game or cash in on her current popularity explosion. I also have no idea what it’s worth. It’s sealed and still in the bubble wrap.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Wow! It would definitely be worth a lot of money. That's your call on whether you want to cash in or keep it. That's a pretty special piece for the collection. 🤗❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@aemilyb]

@richardforeman3523 If you're interested in selling your signed 1989 vinyl I would LOVE to chat!! I am hoping to complete my Taylor Swift collection (not at all interested in reselling - these are for a lifelong collection).

[@WinkingFish]

Poor sound quality on big artist records drives me nuts. I felt this way about the gold Kelly Clarkson "Breakaway" pressing from UO that you have discussed before. I took advantage of the current market value and sold it for $240. Not bad for a record I never wanted to spin again. I'll stream it or play the CD!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I probably should sell my copy of Breakaway as well. That's a lot of money that I could use towards something I would enjoy a lot more. 🤗♥️ Thank you and take care.

[@norrieclark5217]

Oh Melinda you made me swear out loud at my screen when you pulled that Dylan box set out "you're effin joking" I screamed in disbelief. Then you said ..I'm joking 😅 You got me hook line and sinker 🤣

[@ericelliott227]

Yeah, that was pretty funny. Thank her husband for that dare.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Lol. My husband put me up to that. You can blame him. 😀😀😀 Thank you and take care.

[@TheSkuncle]

I have a really tough time weeding out my collection. I have about a dozen different releases of “Rumours”. The 45rpm reissue is obviously the definitive vinyl version. I don’t NEED the others, but I can’t let them go. Then there other albums I have by say Paul McCartney that I picked up used, but the newer reissues sound so much better, I could probably let those used originals go. It really is an album by album situation.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I understand and if you have the room to store them, by all means keep them. I don't have a designated music room so space is an issue for me. I am a vinyl colley but also a neat freak - not a great combination. The 45 rpm Rumors is awesome but I do regret letting my original go. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@TheDigitalGramophone]

I've been informed that "true" Taylor Swift fans are rejecting those versions of the albums now that she's re-recorded her catalog. I don't know if that applies to the record collecting side of things, but seems like it could. So, I say sell now. I'll be taking the youngest Swiftie in the household to the record store on release day for the new album. 🤣 Good to see that you're trimming the fat of the collection. I'm all about this! It's good to let go - of multiple versions especially. But, also, just to make room for more music to explore. Hope you're doing well, Melinda! ✌

[@MelindaMurphy]

Thank you for the advice. As a dad of a Swiftie, you are probably an expert in this.😀 Taylor seems like a pretty good role model. She isn't in the news for bad behavior which is refreshing. I do like the feeling of cleaning out the collection. Quality is definitely better than quantity. Thank you Jon and take care.

[@myronhelton4441]

My opinion only below, dont get mad. In 1972 a little digital was added, I like very few of these records. I can understand if Melinda may not like Wilco, because we all have our different personal tastes. Melinda might want to listen to Wilco & many other records again to see if she likes it. I bet there has been many great records that you have heard on you old inferior stereo that you didnt know that sounded great on your new stereo. But I have had many inferior speakers that I found a few records that only sounded best on these inferior speakers, & sometimes great speakers. Certain frequencies always favor certain speakers, like the highs, mids, or bass. I will name 3 albums that I loved best on certain speakers. My friend has high priced speakers that sound the best in the world, but only on about half my records. Vandersteen 3 way speakers sound great on most of my music, but certain records in the mids were slightly weak, I found out that the mid driver had no port. I didnt like Little Feat- Waiting for Columbus on cd, but I changed my mind when my rich friend bought a $2,000 cd player, that was the greatest clearest sounding album that I ever heard, & his 2 way speakers, I could hear guitars in 3 seperate places playing clearly from one woofer all over the room. Little Feat recorded this is a high ceiling orchestra room. When Melinda swapped her old speakers back is a good idea, but it takes many days of listening to know a lot of difference. I think your new speakers are 2 steps up from SVS speakers. Think of a chain weakest link. If you put a mediocre turntable at the top of the chain, then with the best equipment & the best speakers, you have to listen at the end of the chain to mediocre music to Melinda;s new speakers. Melinda;s turntable is the best piece of equipment one can have, like a $10,000 turntable. your speakers give the biggest bang for the buck, but the turntable is more important than your speakers, in being the strongest link in the chain. Melinda saw a small difference in her speakers, if she had a $10,000 turntable, she's see that her new speakers are way better than she thought. An amp makes a huge difference in sound, but doing a short switch, one cant tell the difference. But after Melinda has listened to her new amp for so long, she would hate her old amp, it would sound like someone put a blanket in front of her speakers. Sometimes cds sound better than lps, but I find since 1972 till now most records has a little digital added, means many, but not all records sound like cds. Very few remasters since 1972 sound better, like Melinda dont like the 2 record remaster of U2 Joshua Tree.I cant tell any difference in Dark Side of the Moon remasters, or the cds compared to the records, but sixties records there is a lot of difference. . My friend has a $2,000 cd player, but one doesnt have to spend that much on a turntable for equal sound. U2 Joshua isnt the greatest sounding, hard to believe Melinda wants to ditch it. When one makes just a few records, doesnt make it REALLYcollectable, because everyone buys one & dont open it. People didnt know what collectable was during the Beatles. Nascar had collectible cars, & nascar set the value on cars that are worthless now. Get rid of the Taylor Swift records before the depression hits in 3 months, those records arent so swift.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I will definitely give Wilco another try. I do like some of Jeff Tweedy's solo work. Thank you for the kind words about my stereo equipment. 🤗❤️ Take care.

[@Rick_Schott]

Up to you but I bet those TS fans would be thrilled to have a chance to buy those.

[@MelindaMurphy]

I can't believe what people are willing to pay for them. Thank you and take care. ❤️🤗

[@jayurban8282]

That U2 WAR vinyl is one of my absolute favorites, I think you just need to turn the volume up to 11!

[@MelindaMurphy]

I will definitely turn it up. What a fantastic album. 🤗❤️ Thank you and take care.

[@analogkid4557]

If I can get a copy of a U2 album ( which one?) I might be able to remaster it myself. If the dynamics are gone, I can use an expander. It may work. I have hundreds of plugins for my DAW. It won't be on vinyl but maybe something that can be listened to and enjoyed.

[@MelindaMurphy]

Oh wow! That would be amazing! ❤️🤗

[@analogkid4557]

@@MelindaMurphy just tell me what album. I will do my best.

[@tobyjackman3212]

I have the UK BC 13 Beatles box set in my collection & although I also have original 60s pressings too it's not going anywhere!! They're very cool items

[@MelindaMurphy]

I don't blame you. I would hang on to the UK set as well. 🤗❤️🔥 Thank you and take care.

[@wickedexile4531]

Original pressing of Achtung baby sounds really good

[@MelindaMurphy]

I would love to find an original of that album. My reissue is just ok at best. Lol. Thank you and take care. 🤗❤️

[@incamera1457]

Yes indeed!

[@PurpleDreki]

Not a huge U2 fan. Glad to see you love Van Halen! Give me any issues you don't want..LOL

[@MelindaMurphy]

Van Halen is my favorite band of all time. 🤗❤️ It will be hard to let go of some of my records but I really don't need them all. Thank you and take care.

[@DutchNostalgia]

About Taylor Swift, you are completely right. Those records are now selling for a lot of money but that's only because she''s a hype right now. It will go down again, or so I believe I once sold my RSD Blue vinyl for 20 euro's and now I want it, but I'm not gonna spend a fortune on that record.

[@MelindaMurphy]

The big question is if she's a passing fad or will have the staying power like The Beatles? 🤔 Thank you and take care.

[@DutchNostalgia]

@@MelindaMurphy I think passing fad. Don’t understand me wrong i love her and her music, but most fans want to be fan because she’s a hype at the moment and hate on others who don’t act exactly like them which I find disgusting.