DAVE'S FAVES.#49: HELP! WHEN TOO MUCH AIN'T ENOUGH. Vinyl Haul June 2024

[@VinylLatte]

Great haul! You buy like I do 😂 It’s lovely to add so much music at one time, but then it’s a challenge to find time to enjoy them all. Thanks for sharing your new adds, well done mate.

[@mosesmula4731]

A good mix there sir. Love to watch videos of collectors with such an eclectic taste. Opeth are swedish btw, a great band indeed. About therapy, no need for that. You are buying art that you can sit and listen to with the utmost enjoyment. I am the same, buying music incessantly,but I always tell myself that as long as I pay my bills, have a roof on my head and food on my table, there is no problem with buying so much music. At the end of the day, it fills me with joy and fulfilment, and keeps away from spending money on unnecessary things. Furthermore, we only live once, so why not keep up with our musical journey? Thanks for your posted videos and keep on buying and sharing.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Thank you very much for your comment. And also for reminding me (and viewers) that Opeth are from Sweden, and not Poland. I mixed them up with the Polish band Riverside, who came along around the same time with music in a similar vein. I think we're on the same page regarding buying music on a continual basis. There's so much to discover, even after all these years. Like you say, as long as the bills are paid, why not spend money on music?!

[@terrymann1341]

I know exactly where you're coming from, as I'm exactly the same with books. I really need to get through this box full I have here, as well as all the vinyl I have to listen to, though I am a little better at getting rid of books as there's an independent book store here that gives you money off when you bring your second hand books in for them to re sell. But it's just finding the time for it all. I do like the look of the stuff there that you have and such a wide variety. I'm currently on a bit of a Tony Bennett binge with my listening right now..

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Thanks a lot Terry. And yes, books is another story!

[@robwalkerletthemusicplay]

Hi David that’s a decent stack of diverse records .. it’s always interesting seeing what you’ve been grabbing , I missed silver sun first time round but I’ve been enjoying them recently, that Richard Ashcroft album is decent. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Hi Rob, I missed Silver Sun the first time around too, and have been surprised at how good they are. How could such a band slip by, unnoticed? Maybe in this game there's a never-ending supply of surprises.

[@christopherfrost977]

I'm the same with CD's. Five for a Quid at the charity shop. What's not to like. Sure there's some that turn out to be rubbish, but some turn out to be gems. The biggest problem with collecting I think is having to buy it when you see it, as you might not see it again. Especially if it's at a bargain price. Keep collecting I say.

[@DorianPaige00]

You could always sell if you have duplicates.

[@kidSkidlo-71]

Such an eclectic mix and great video.Must admit that as a collector of old and new the Lenny Kravitz album blew me away(reminded me of Prince)Such a talent and one of my faves of the year so far 😁😁👍👍

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Yes, it's great isn'y it. He'll never match Prince, of course, but he makes a great stab at it (at least the rock and soul, if not the dance tunes). I've never understood why he has been so maligned. He's an outstanding talent.

[@Thevinylscavenger]

I culled late 90s a section of my mostly 90s albums but kept a majority of them. Of course I regret it as most I'll never find or be able to afford now. I'd settle for CDs tbh. I have too many records now. I've done videos for a decade and realise how much I've bought from what is behind me in those videos as they've grown with more and more expedits higher up to the ceiling. I have sold alot too I do occasionally sell at fairs but often end up trading at them before all the regular customers come in. That's a nice attic room (?) you have there.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Cheers. I have thought about doing a record fair, but haven't got around to organising one yet. I do have an overflow room with albums I'd be prepared to let go, so it might happen. You never know!

[@Thevinylscavenger]

@@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 an overflow room eh? It's hard work doing fairs but they are good fun and of course you are there earlier before general bods enter the playing field.

[@paulwaters753]

when it comes to records you can never have enough, great video David

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Cheers Paul.

[@TheVinylVoyage-ud3uf]

Hi David, definitely know what you mean about buying running ahead of listening. I’ve slowed my buying in June and will do the same in July. Want to just enjoy the stuff I’ve bought. Loads of great stuff in that haul… wow! The Triffids is one I’m after… love Another Green World too. Weller, Neil Young, Springsteen.. enough to keep you busy for a while! Happy listening, Jack

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Thanks a lot Jack. Hours of fun ahead!

[@peterarkle5885]

Often struggle to comprehend how collectors such as yourself can keeps tabs on what you have. I'm thinking of going to my local record fair (Leamington Spa) on Saturday to pick up 20 albums so I finally reach 1000. Although they are stored in Alphabetical order (of course) I do tend to forget whats in the boxes however I love those moments where I'm perhaps watching a film or have some background radio on and there's that Eureka moment when I recall - hang on, I've got that in my collection. As a 69 year old (Geordie) I find nostalgia is the biggest driver in my listening habits so for example if I go all the way back to Album 1, Disraeli Gears by Cream I'm back in Ashington. My current thought process is that once my magic 1000 is reached, will it be time to start to offload some stuff? Needless to say my kids aren't looking forward to that part of the inheritance😄

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

You know, Peter, you've just alerted me to a record fair just 45 minutes down the road from here. The good news for me is that Friday night I'm playing taxi driver to my youngest and a couple of her friends on a trip to Wembley to see Taylor Swift. Fortunately, I'll be loitering outside throughout, but it means I'll be too knackered to get up for Leamington Spa on Saturday morning! On my offspring inheriting my vinyl and CD library, it'll probably be their worst nightmare. 😊

[@georgeprior-vinylshowtell4934]

I've never been to Psychotron records, would love to. I used to buy records from Pete at the London fairs before he opened his own shop. Always a top selection. Great selection here David - often too much is indeed never enough!

[@timjohnson8902]

Afternoon David hope you are well. Like me music is a passion buying records gives me a real buzz it makes me happy. Yes I can Overbuy so what, I work hard its not all the time and sometimes I go oops. I probably would not have enough time in this world to listen to everything i own before I snuff it , which I suppose is a reality check but I love the hunt, the holding the feel good buzz so so what. Another factor touch wood is losing my hearing through old age I am approaching 60 so I want to enjoy my passion while I can . My enthusiasm may come to a natural end if my hearing goes so that's my excuse to keep going 😊 best wish tim

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Future loss of hearing is as good a reason an any to accelerate one's buying! Cheers Tim.

[@beerandvinyl]

So it goes, I watch this and think “damn..you should go to the record store. It’s what David would want”. Well played, sir. Lots of great stuff in here!

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Shopping for records, eh? Well, SOMEBODY has to keep the economy going. 😂

[@vinylmartini3377]

I just got to this video David. Crikey, what a fantastic pile. Took note of a lot of these titles. Thanks for that I think 🤔. Cheers, stop reading these comments and get to listening.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

It's crazy, Jack. More listening, less buying - it's the future!

[@anotherfatbeardedmantalkin5893]

Hey! I can relate to this video. Not only do I share your wide taste in music, but I also have records piling up to be featured in future videos, before being allowed to be filed on in my shelves. I either have to make videos more regularly or slow down buying records, otherwise I'll have no floor space in my listening room. Cheers - Hedley

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Hi Hedley, It's so good to know I'm not the only one whose spending occasionally runs away with itself. I think some of us are blighted by too much space, too much time, and too much spare change....well, that's if you think that vinyl buying is a *negative* thing. I recently mentioned to Brian, the @embryonicrobot that the current number of LPs to own is N+1, with 'N' being the number currently owned. What's not to like about that?!

[@MrLovell1971]

I feel you David I’ve been buying like crazy this year I had some major repair on my bathroom piping after it burst in March and a lot of friends at record shops I frequently visit was telling me about great record collection and I was still buying some unbelievable finds rare albums and I went down the audiophile rabbit hole too great subject David i definitely need to hide my wallet for while .

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

That's the secret - hide your wallet.

[@nickcooper1260]

A great haul, David. I agree David Gates solo and with Bread is so good, a great songwriter. 'Everything I Own ' is a lovely song he wrote about wishing he could see his late Dad again, the finality of death.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Good to know there's another sympathetic Bread listener out there, Nick. I only started listening to them in the last ten years, and even though I'd never consider them a favourite, you have to admire the quality. What they did, they did extremely well.

[@gavaxemanspins]

Blimey Dave you have been busy ! I forgot about psycotron - great shop too ❤

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Yeah, busy doing nothing....sensible. 😅

[@spinningtheblackcircle8554]

It’s a small world. I’m a Geordie now living in Sutton Coldfield and Psychotron is my go to record shop.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Nice one. We should catch up sometime. 👍🏻

[@pc31thevinylpoliceman]

No advice David I’m afraid, but I do feel your pain. I am a fellow sufferer and definitely understand the buying running ahead of listening dilemma. There are some excellent pick ups in that bundle. Morrissey, Lightning’. World Party I need some albums as I keep coming across great songs but lack vinyl. Gabriel’s dark side i/o is my fav mix of that one. Wow, so many David, you are in trouble my friend!! Mike

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Mike, I've been in trouble for years!

[@MGKBOSTON]

Hi David! I see you are rolling out the David Atkinson Summer 2024 Fashion Collection! I only have a CD compilation of Lightnin' Hopkins, but it's good. I should get some more. I have a Richard Wright album called Broken China that came out sometime in the '90s. I haven't listened to it probably since that time for whatever reason. I picked up a copy of that Triffids album at a record show a few months ago for $5. The sleeve is beat but the record cleaned up nicely thankfully. Great deal on that live Neil Young album! I have Viva Hate but on compact disc. That Lenny Kravitz looks great! I remember Neneh Cherry from my club days a million years ago. And along comes Bread...that was a surprise. I must admit I have a greatest hits album. I am about to have a "buying frenzy" this Sunday as I am off to a record show. I don't normally do shows in the better weather, but a friend has convinced me to come along. Have a good weekend!

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Cheers Mike. I'm still on the lookout for the video on your record fair haul. Friday Cheers, I expect! Hope you're liking this Summer Collection item!!

[@MGKBOSTON]

@@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 I am listening to all that new stuff before I make the video. Will definitely put that out this coming weekend if I get through it all by that point! It was a magnificent haul!

[@djvinylvertigo]

You have great taste, by the way!!

[@EmbryonicRobot]

This is quite the haul! I don't think you need help, just more encouragement! I really like Gavin Bryars; he's really intriguing. Eno! Excellent. These seem like awesome prices and some really great records.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

I've come to realise that the correct number of LPs to own is N+1, where N represents the number of LPs currently owned. 😅 Yes, that Eno album is top-drawer. As recognised by many in our community, it comes to life on vinyl in a way that CD can't quite match. And I only wish I could find a vinyl version of Bryars' 'Jesus Blood'. Now that's a haunting album. This one I've just acquired ('After the Requiem') is lovely, and actually gifted to me by a well-known online retailer after both the first and second delivery was of a album with a defective sleeve. I'll settle for that.

[@EmbryonicRobot]

@@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 I am going to remember N+1!

[@CBT5777]

Opeth is good stuff! Get the previous six albums as well.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

I've got them, but on CD. I'm slowly grabbing the vinyl versions when I can. What a fine band.

[@djvinylvertigo]

I am in kind of the same conundrum. Buying more than I can easily listen to. Still have a huge stack to go through. Scary!!😅

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

It certainly is!

[@Harrispilton22]

Coincidentally I’ve been eyeing up that Neil Young. I’m only really a fan of After The Goldrush, Zuma & ‘Everyonody Knows’ I’ve always wanted the Massey Hall Concert but it’s £50.00 plus, so this would be a good compromise. I might pull the trigger now.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Hi HP, these early bootleg-killing releases are all pretty much of a muchness, but they're all good. I don't think Massey Hall has been a particular standout for me, so you can more or less give any of them a go. Good news is that they're mostly going quite cheap, as new.

[@jamieholmes4675]

All that wonderful vinyl and not a whiff of 'Half Man Half Biscuit'

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

😂

[@djgreenhornet2892]

Awesome!!

[@davidcooper8621]

Felt both impressed and bilious watching this. When do you find the time to listen to all these albums?

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Hi David, I've just done a video that addresses this very point. I'm not sure my explanation is the best it could be though!

[@davidcooper8621]

@@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 I left a comment, very good explanation

[@micklee2552]

I feel your pain...

[@JustFortheRecord66]

Nice collection there. I was wondering what your speakers and turntable were?

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Cheers Ross. The speakers are Zu Druids, and the turntable Clearaudio Champion 2. Love them.

[@TheAuditoryVinyl]

Your record room is pretty cool! Lots of great pick ups. Just curious do you use outer plastic sleeves?

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Thanks. Like everyone, I wish the room was bigger. As regards outer plastic sleeves, I don't use them. Too heavy, and they take up too much space. Besides, once the albums are stored in the faithful Kallax, they're well looked after.

[@johnbellamy3406]

Many years ago, a VC blogger called Robert Zee, from the USA, asked "how much is too much?" Many people made response videos to his question. Even people outside the VC jumped on the band waggon... I guess it stirred a lot of thoughts. My response video is here: (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2q8gmSprbVrfck). Cheers

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Thanks John. I watched your video (and a couple of others) this morning, and find your views well-considered. I think, for me, it's become the building less of a 'collection', and more of a 'library', where I can pick music from the shelves without having to stream or watch music on KZbin. Just recently, someone on YT was praising The Jesus and Mary Chain, and even though I have several CDs I'd not listened to them in ages. It was nice to grab a pile and play them one after another. Sure, I could have streamed them, but there's something about having the physical product in my hands.

[@patmeadows4759]

Greetings David. I can recommend a cure for ending compulsive vinyl purchasing. It involves a form of exorcism! There is a switch in your frontal lobe that must be turned down to low impulse. It involves the wearing of head band. Sound extreme...you bet! Ha ha! Life is short. We all have something that 'turns our crank ' Buying and enjoying music in any format is good for the soul. Be happy!

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Good for the soul indeed, Pat! Better be quiet about that frontal lobe switch though....I wouldn't want that idea being put into the arsenal of my other half!

[@drew19799]

Probably already been said but them Kallax units are the wrong way around and will collapse under the weight of the vinyl eventually

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

No, I think these are very stable. Even if the dowels failed in one section (and they haven't yet) the collapse would only be a couple of inches onto the block of vinyl below. I sure wish my room had the headroom to orientate them the other way though.

[@marcjohnson9270]

Interesting, please elaborate.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

What pressing of Etta James At Last is that, and what's the sound quality like?

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Nothing special. I'm sure it's cut from a digital source, so the CD version will be just as good. Nevertheless, there's something better about carefully placing the vinyl on the turntable and giving the album some concentrated listening.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 Cheers 👍

[@martinfarnworth6659]

Managed to cut down a bit but still bought 40 records so far this year. Ive no good advice really. Buy any record you ever wanted resulting in bankruptcy and no money to buy anymore😂

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Martin, that would leave the problem of all that vinyl and no money to pay the electricity bill!

[@VinylPiper]

Are problems are similar :)

[@greghawkins229]

Long past listening to all my vinyl. Not possible

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

I know the feeling. It's good to know that your library/collection contains most of what you want though, and there's no need to chase down the CD or go to some unsatisfying streaming service. That's my excuse, anyway.

[@antfirmin]

It’s not hoarding when your buying vinyl!

[@jeffreysobczynski7113]

Hilarious! I would make fun of you, but I do pretty much the same thing. Bread? Really? How 1973 kitschy of you …. oh, wait I have the best of Bread. My only advice to buying too much vinyl is to LISTEN more, trying to convince yourself you are more of a listener than a collector. It is “kinda” working for me, my 2024 buying is definitely down.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Thanks Jeffrey. I've just posted a follow-up video to this that tries to explain my buying habits a bit more.

[@richardhawkins4621]

You buy lots of albums because you cant stop doing it nearly all these albums you may play once and then they get stuck on the shelves for yearsvthen you die and it goes to a charity shop😢

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

Hopefully not. Like I suggest in the video, the volume of records is sustained only by the amount of time I allocated to listening to them, and available storage space. Something will eventually give on those fronts.

[@mayhem492]

I think you’re an obsessive buyer mate, you can’t possibly listen and enjoy all this stuff in any depth. The ‘hit’ is from the acquisition rather than the appreciation, I suspect.

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

To some degree, you're right. I love a bargain, and do pick-up cheapies whenever I can. Fortunately these crazy buying flurries don't happen too often. As for listening in depth, that of course varies, but music has been an obsession for most of my life. I rarely watch movies, and don't watch TV, so music has always dominated my bandwidth, and still does.

[@nasdkhan254]

Stop buying & start selling or give to charity shop. It will make you feel better about yourself and music . Its become a compulsion not enjoyment. I outed so much stuff this year

[@davidatkinson-lifematters4826]

You might check out my very latest video on this subject (a follow-up to this one). I try and explain why I continue to buy music. On thing is for sure, and that it feeling better about myself through the thinning-out of my collection just isn't a thing.