The Beatles Bible - Topic: Vinyl Box Set (2012)

mja6758 on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:05:29 +0000

Oops! Just ignore the 2nd post. Read the first. They both kinda say the same.

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:49:24 +0000

I got what you meant mja, somehow it made sense before you explained it and now it doesnt. Strange times.

mja6758 on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:52:00 +0000

Glad you got anything from that post. Reading it now I somehow got it pretty wrong. It should have read:

You should be able to put the name of the record player onto the internet, and specify needle wanted for, and that will pull up those selling needles that fit. My B&O is a 1992 model. I just put in the model number. It told me sites where I could get a needle for it.

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 20:04:51 +0000

Cool thanks. Will try and get around to it asap.

Where are folks putting their vinyl boxes by the way. Its too heavy for a shelve and too big for a table or on the floor.

mja6758 on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:27:20 +0000

You should be able the name of the record player onto the internet, and looking for a needle, and that will pull up those selling needles that fit. My B&O is a 1992 model. I just put in the model number. It told me sites where I could a needle for it.

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:13:26 +0000

I dont even know where to start, presumably its not a simple matter of ordering any needle for a one size fits all. There is a shop in Glasgow that used to sell record players but havent been in in years, will go next time im in Glasgow and ask for some pointers. Anyone got any suggestions?

mja6758 on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 16:03:41 +0000

mmm, I'd recommend looking for your new needle online. I know it worked for me. Ordering it from HMV they quoted £47.95. Finding it online, I paid £22.95. (I have a B&O deck so always expected to pay for replacement needle.)

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:51:32 +0000

Ive opened them up, keeping the shrikwrap on wherever possible, they'll stay in the box forever anyway, only coming out for playing, im going to get a new record needle, and gazing at. The idea of settling back with Pepper on the record player during the summer is too enticing.

I have discovered one thru going the book. When ripping the cd's to itunes in 2009 so they would go on an ipod i noticed that the mono tracks had longer silences at the end then the stereo and never knew why, it bugged me for a while. In the book it explains ...

Long John Silver on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:00:25 +0000

meanmistermustard said
I wanted to do both, they look so pretty.

Why you don't just buy those plastic bags for vinyls?

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:47:40 +0000

I will admit that my record players needle has been bust for i dont know how long but Im more a collector with things like these and it is a glorious item to own. I do love vinyl just havent played it for years, still have my large Beatle and solo collection.

I also didnt pay for it, it was a christmas present and not one i expected or asked for due to the price (and even then it was bought at a discount price of nearly £90 off).

However i agree about opening them up and getting fingerprints all over them and if i can find ...

DrBeatle on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:28:46 +0000

SatanHimself said
Remove all of the shrinkwrap. The records are meant to be enjoyed. Who cares if you get a few scuffs on the jackets? Unless you're planning on flipping the thing on eBay for a slight profit, open everything, play it, savour it, let your kids get into it and show it some love.

It's not made of sugar, people. If you want to archive records, buy the originals. These ones need to be played and loved like you're a lovestruck pimply teenager in 1966.

I totally agree. I was only making a suggestion ;-)

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:48:52 +0000

I wanted to do both, they look so pretty.

SatanHimself on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:16:09 +0000

Remove all of the shrinkwrap. The records are meant to be enjoyed. Who cares if you get a few scuffs on the jackets? Unless you're planning on flipping the thing on eBay for a slight profit, open everything, play it, savour it, let your kids get into it and show it some love.

It's not made of sugar, people. If you want to archive records, buy the originals. These ones need to be played and loved like you're a lovestruck pimply teenager in 1966.

meanmistermustard on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:04:24 +0000

I thought of that but Pepper is one i'd love to open up and Beatles For Sale has that wonderful picture of the 4 in front of that murial collage thing. Maybe its just not possible.

DrBeatle on Vinyl Box Set (2012)

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:46:48 +0000

You can make a slit at the opening with a letter opener or another thin "edge" so you can access the goodies inside and leave the shrinkwrap on. Of course, you won't be able to get to the gatefolds like on Sgt. Pepper or Beatles For Sale, for example.