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| 10th May 2014, 11:29 PM | #1 REPORT | |
 | An6y66 Member since Jul 2012 1817 Points | I was having this discussion earlier and wondered what collectors on this site thought about it. I see having mint album from the '60s as quite a shame, records are built to be played and if in 50 years no-one has enjoyed it I think it's quite sad. People always focus on the facts like how many copies an album sold, how high in the charts it reached and how many countries it was a hit in, but people don't seem too look at the social history. I love an album with writing and doodles on the sleeve, i may not know from looking at my copy of The Beatles Please Please Me how many copies it sold in what particular year, but I know that Susan preferred John over the rest of the band from the amount of times she wrote his name on it, I also know what tracks she liked from the ticks alongside the the tracklisting. I know that someone preferred side 1 of my copy of Elvis' Golden Records much more than side 2 as one is far less scratched and worn than the other. I'm not trying to cause offence to any other members who would rather collect mint records over a "well loved" one like me, I'm just interesed in collector's different views on this. Andy |
| 11th May 2014, 12:07 AM | #2 REPORT | |
 | TopPopper Member since Mar 2013 2612 Points | Personally, I draw a distinction between records "for the collection" and records/CDs which I want to listen to. From a pure collecting point of view, I'd like to have a record which is in the state it was in when issued. I have many records I've never played, and just have them because I like to collect a set or genre. The aim is to acquire the records as released. If it's one just to enjoy playing, then I don't care too much about condition provided it sounds OK. In fact, the crackles and obvious age of the thing can sometimes add to its appeal. I can't imagine ever prefering a copy with writing on to one without. I just see that as damage, and therefore devaluing the object. |
| 20th May 2014, 10:38 AM | #3 REPORT | |
 | the Flea Member since Aug 2012 377 Points | You can still have mint records that have been played and listened to to death, at least from the late 60's onwards. From the late 60's you could quite easily transfer the music onto cassette, so one careful play of an album could give you many years of enjoyment and yet remain in mint condition. I don't like doodles on either the label or cover, but crackles and pops can add to the enjoyment of the music for me. A digital version of Dedicated to the one I Love by the Mamas and Papas is just a good song. A used vinyl version is something special |
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