So you bought a turntable.
Before you upgrade cartridges or chase rare pressings, start with the basics: a good brush, the right slipmat, proper cleaning, and a plan for your shelves.
Vinyl rewards intention.
Here’s our beginner guide to doing it right:
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Technically it’s an EP, but this is my favorite #AliceInChains album. Just got this and a few other AIC records in this past week, finally ran them through the cleaner and spinning one now while I wait for it to be time to go to pub trivia.
Alice In Chains - Jar Of Flies (1994)
I don’t really generally go out of my way to chase down first pressings…but I came across this today and it was in perfect shape (visually at least). Ran it through the cleaner, and so far it sounds amazing.
#StanGetz and #AstrudGilberto - Getz Au Go Go (1964)
"The Complete Live At The Plugged Nickel 1965" by #MilesDavis
I missed the original box set back in the day - couldn't afford it then - but now it's available again! Listening to 1st CD and the music and sound is just superb, well worth waiting 30 years. The packaging feels a bit flimsy (thin cardboard) but I think it'll last another 30 years.
New Melvins in April! This morning it’s Tarantula Heart on Neon Violet vinyl for the morning commute.
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Goodwills (thrift stores) around here sometimes bag up & sell groups of older 45s (that you can only see either side of because of the sealed bags). I took a chance on one because it had this Wings 45 I could see on the outside, and I SCORED with this Chairmen of the Board single. Fuckin LOVE 'Give Me Just a Little More Time'. One of my favorite songs. 🔥
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Successfully captured the signature of Herb Powers Jr., the legendary audio mastering agent, in the runout groove of a classic hip hop record. Shot with Nikon Df camera, Medical-Nikkor 120mm f/4 lens. Photo (c) 2026 Chuck Miller, all rights reserved. #photography #hiphop #recordcollecting #macrophotography
now spinning:
Phil Collins - The Singles (limited edition 2026 re-release on 2 LP colour vinyl in transparent magenta & petrol) 🎵 🥁
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Next up (the last one I posted at the end of the record, hence the rapid follow up) is some amazing jazz/funk with a hammond organ, a wonderful instrument. This is a #ColemineRecords release.
#DelvonLamarrOrganTrio - Live at KEXP (2018)
Time to get the weekend started…trying to coast to a close at work while I listen to some #SteelyDan
#Aja (1977)
"Christ Illusion" by #Slayer.
Apparently some kind of comeback album for them in 2006, at least they got Lombardo again behind the kit with the sticks.
Start is fast w/Lombardo getting loose with jaegermeister beat, and singer providing sloppy vocals. Then enter fast guitar solo and later on good metal riffing, then back to fast silly solo show off mode again - this is what #thrash #metal is about, I guess. At this stage you enjoy sloppy vocals too.
Superb #music.
now spinning:
Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight 12"
wait for it, wait for it... that moment when the drums finally kick in. 🥁 🥳
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Late night spin before bed. #SconeCashPlayers on #ColemineRecords. If you like the Hammond organ, this shit is for you.
Scone Cash Players - Blast Furnace (2018)
In my latest post, I rant about how #Muzak ruined things back in the day – and about a particularly offensive cover I was subjected to. #Raspberries – Side 3 https://vinyldistractions.com/raspberries-side-3/
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"John Coltrane & Cannonball Adderley" obviously by #Coltrane and #Adderley. Originally recorded in 1959, then released since mid-sixties under various names (at start just as Cannonball album). Begins w/fast tempo madness, but mostly ballads and jams. Coltrane is only sideman on this album though he wrote two tracks.
On my 2019 CD (AJC) there's also Coltrane's "Mating Call" album (1956 recording) as a bonus, that nicely doubles the playing time.
Good music.
"South Of Heaven" by #Slayer.
Apparently known (?) for their switch towards slower tempo, maybe kind of evident in the first track. But then on "Silent Scream" they are unleashed with Lombardo setting the mood. It's almost like he's mixed to be the lead player. I don't mind, it's good music throughout. They also get the guitar riffs together while the album progresses, like on "Mandatory Suicide".
"White Of The Eye" by #NickMason and #RickFenn.
A soundtrack for #DonaldCammell cult film; and it's just that, a film score. Nevertheless, it's actually better than the actual Mason & Fenn proper album (Profiles), and has even some acoustic and ambient moods, even Floydian moments. Of course the overall mood is blatantly 1980s. But it's a better album than I expected.
"Dry Southern Blues - 1925-1929 Recordings" by #BlindLemonJefferson.
I've often ranted that pre-WW2 blues is the best music there is, and compilations like this just prove my point. This one has 50 tracks with just a man and guitar, and 37 of tracks have #blues in the title.. And if that's not already heavy enough you get titles like "All I Want Is That Pure Religion".
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"Elvis' Gold Records, Volume 5". Spotted this at the local shop, and had to buy it since I already have the volumes 1-4 as well... It's just an ordinary compilation. Of course the music is superb and sweet. It's from the later showman period of his.
