Who says Vinyl is dead?

RichT · 12th May 2004, 04:28 PM

A couple of bands I recorded in early part of 2003 have just had their album re-released for the Japan market on 1000 CDs AND 300 Limited Picture Disc Vinyl (see below).

I've got my copy of the vinyl on it's way as they expect it to get snapped up quickly by the Japanese collectors market. Apparently they just buy it cos it's vinyl!

Cheers,
Rich

Scoobz · 13th May 2004, 02:18 PM

Congrats on getting something special, it's always nice to have a rarity. ;D
On the vinyl is dead front, nowadays vinyl has it's biggest market in the club dj sector and as you have noticed the production of regular 'vanilla' editions is indeed dying out. It now takes a special picture disc edition to get people interested. Here in the uk, as you may know, alot of top djs are switching to cd with the advent of really usable tools. A friend of mine brought over a Pioneer CDJ100mkII which he had to buy in order for Judge Jules (relatively big DJ) to play in his club. I have to say I was blown away. So much so in fact that I bought one myself the very next day! For hip-hop, scratching is a form of creative expression and they/we use the turntable as an instrument, atriculating phrases and passages by manipulation of the record. Previously when working with bands I would get certain Vox and fx cut to disc so that I could scratch them, now tho I'll just burn to a cdrw!
So I guess it really is dying, djs like Sanchez and Jules using only cds is a concern and if the dj world follow suit (which they usuallly do) I wonder how much longer vinyl has to go!

Just my 2p (and hijack of your thread! Sorry

)

Scoobz

Inner Light · 20th May 2004, 05:58 PM

4 years ago i did a dance remix and recived a vinyl, it's a cool thing to have

alphajerk · 21st May 2004, 03:03 AM

i am mixing an EP that will go to 1000 copies limited edition picture disc as well.... individually numbered, of course i already claimed 0666.

entropy · 4th June 2004, 05:13 AM

95% of the stuff I do is for the dance market so I pretty much have all my work (that was released) as vinyl. it rocks! picture vinyl, unfortunately not but I've got a few as coloured vinyl.

adam_w · 12th June 2004, 07:40 PM

well done Rich ! Now persuade yourself to go and buy a Project or other kick ass turntable so ya can listen to it ! I've got a "picture disc" coing out next month, so I share your joy with the vinyl thang !

Inky Goddess · 21st June 2004, 02:46 AM

way to go, rich, congrats.

just for fun, here's some vintage vinyl featured in another thread in GS, but the emphasis is on the covers, not the vinyl itself.

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12th May 2004, 04:28 PM	#1
RichT Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 1,454	Who says Vinyl is dead? A couple of bands I recorded in early part of 2003 have just had their album re-released for the Japan market on 1000 CDs AND 300 Limited Picture Disc Vinyl (see below). I've got my copy of the vinyl on it's way as they expect it to get snapped up quickly by the Japanese collectors market. Apparently they just buy it cos it's vinyl! Cheers, Rich Attached Thumbnails __________________ www.oldblacksmiths.com www.myspace.com/theoldblacksmiths

20th May 2004, 05:58 PM	#3
Inner Light Gear addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 326	4 years ago i did a dance remix and recived a vinyl, it's a cool thing to have __________________ Of all the things I've lost It's my mind I miss the most... www.myspace.com/innerlightmusic

21st May 2004, 03:03 AM	#4
alphajerk There is only one Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: asheville NC Posts: 5,291	i am mixing an EP that will go to 1000 copies limited edition picture disc as well.... individually numbered, of course i already claimed 0666. __________________ "i must invent my own systems or else be enslaved by other men's'" william blake __________________________ send me a buzz @ barrett's mad laboratory 828.242.4366 email: barrett [at] alphajerk [dot] com

4th June 2004, 05:13 AM	#5
entropy Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: QLD. Australia Posts: 1,023	95% of the stuff I do is for the dance market so I pretty much have all my work (that was released) as vinyl. it rocks! picture vinyl, unfortunately not but I've got a few as coloured vinyl. __________________ Pro Audio Pimp at www.brisound.com.au The Australian home of A Designs Audio products.

13th May 2004, 02:18 PM	#2
Scoobz Gear nut Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 122	Congrats on getting something special, it's always nice to have a rarity. ;D On the vinyl is dead front, nowadays vinyl has it's biggest market in the club dj sector and as you have noticed the production of regular 'vanilla' editions is indeed dying out. It now takes a special picture disc edition to get people interested. Here in the uk, as you may know, alot of top djs are switching to cd with the advent of really usable tools. A friend of mine brought over a Pioneer CDJ100mkII which he had to buy in order for Judge Jules (relatively big DJ) to play in his club. I have to say I was blown away. So much so in fact that I bought one myself the very next day! For hip-hop, scratching is a form of creative expression and they/we use the turntable as an instrument, atriculating phrases and passages by manipulation of the record. Previously when working with bands I would get certain Vox and fx cut to disc so that I could scratch them, now tho I'll just burn to a cdrw! So I guess it really is dying, djs like Sanchez and Jules using only cds is a concern and if the dj world follow suit (which they usuallly do) I wonder how much longer vinyl has to go! Just my 2p (and hijack of your thread! Sorry ) Scoobz

12th June 2004, 07:40 PM	#6
adam_w Gear maniac Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: England Posts: 249	well done Rich ! Now persuade yourself to go and buy a Project or other kick ass turntable so ya can listen to it ! I've got a "picture disc" coing out next month, so I share your joy with the vinyl thang !

21st June 2004, 02:46 AM	#7
Inky Goddess Gear nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 142	way to go, rich, congrats. just for fun, here's some vintage vinyl featured in another thread in GS, but the emphasis is on the covers, not the vinyl itself. __________________ but then again...i'm just a girl~ Inky it is said that the lord works in mysterious ways; however, it benefits us more to proceed cautiously knowing that karma's behavior is perfectly predictable. ©2004 L.E. ( just quote me)

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