cosmic_system Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 So yesterday I've received the album on vinyl. Is it just my copy or it's not a very good vinyl at all? Lots of skipping, volume issues etc. I've listened to Bedtime Stories, the original 1994 LP, right after Rebel and it still sounds perfect. Should I send it back to amazon? I've tried it more the once, I even clared the vinyl because maybe it was a dust problem. Little changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titty Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It's the pressing, mine is not that good either. I have to put the volume up high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My RH vinyl sounds very clear and there's no surface noises/clicks/skips etc. at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 People at Madonna Discography are not happy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rb19 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 What's the issue does it just sound digital? Maybe that's the wrong word but I've found that with some newer pressings, it's most evident on my new pressing of Ray Of Light, everything sounds like I'm listening online at a low bitrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 It's the same master as the CD, so it's not sounding that good to begin with. Apart from that I can't complain about the production/pressing quality, but others seem to be have sound problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 What's the issue does it just sound digital? Maybe that's the wrong word but I've found that with some newer pressings, it's most evident on my new pressing of Ray Of Light, everything sounds like I'm listening online at a low bitrate No it just a skipping/pops/clicks/volume issue. The album sounds actually better than on cd, it's warmer and less methallic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acko Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 ugh is this gonna b another MDNA DVD fiasco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magom Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Mine it does skip sometimes, and the quality sound is not good either. Anyway, I am happy to have it just as a fan and Madonna stuff collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horn Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Mine remains sealed. I wonder if I should unwrap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Mine remains sealed. I wonder if I should unwrap it. Well, depends on if you want to listen to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasteinmen Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I started a thread about this the other day. Mine doesn't skip but WAOM sounds fucking terrible, the final chorus goes up about 10db and is highly distorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creepy Insane Person Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 (edited) New release vinyls are simply not meant to be played as most people who buy em do so to just collect em! They are made on low quality discs. Edited April 2, 2015 by Martini123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 It's such a shame. It saddens me how bad her releases are treated Someone actually opened a thread about the rebel heart vinyl sound not too long ago: http://forums.madonnanation.com/index.php?showtopic=49428 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Oh sorry for he double thread. Well most vinyls are probably not the Best lately, but not all of them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titty Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 New vinyl is not meant to be played!!!!!!!!!!!!, what planet are you on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyHigh76 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I was gonna buy the vinyl,but I've heard reports from other fans that the sound quality isn't very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I got the vinyl yesterday. It has exactly the same problems as the cd nothing else. The oversaturated tracks sound the same like WAOM or heartbreak City. LFL sounds incredibly good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 New vinyl is not meant to be played!!!!!!!!!!!!, what planet are you on? Planet Earth. Gonna visit Planet Asshole where you live soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I got the vinyl yesterday. It has exactly the same problems as the cd nothing else. The oversaturated tracks sound the same like WAOM or heartbreak City. LFL sounds incredibly good I still think it sounds better than the cd/file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 New vinyl is not meant to be played!!!!!!!!!!!!, what planet are you on?That makes no sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titty Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I was referencing another poster who claimed that people don't buy vinyl to play. Which I find a little absurd. It's the only way I listen to music when at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasteinmen Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 New release vinyls are simply not meant to be played as most people who buy em do so to just collect em! They are made on low quality discs. I didn't spend £500 on a new turntable, then £20 on each vinyl not to play them. I think you'll find they are meant to be played, otherwise they wouldn't even cut the vinyl! Most stupidest thing I've read all day. Titty I apologise, I realised you were being sarcastic. I love listening to music on vinyl, I was in disbelief when I heard how much better music sounds on vinyl, from my experience, everything sounds so clear, warm, and everything in the mix can be heard. Unlike mp3s and CD's which tend to have buried instrumentation due to the brick-walling. I am upset about the RH vinyl, but they aren't going to repress them so I guess we're stuck with it now. I agree that LFL sounds fantastic on vinyl though, it's WAOM that bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 But if you listen to WAOM on cd with good headphones you will hear the same saturation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I was referencing another poster who claimed that people don't buy vinyl to play. Which I find a little absurd. It's the only way I listen to music when at home. Oops sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Banks Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I found that Messiah sounds pretty terrible, too. It's such a shame that so many indie labels will put time and money into proper mastering for vinyl (and other formats), but big companies with many more resources can't be bothered with a bare minimum of effort. The vinyl market has grown in the last few years because of the dedication to quality that these smaller labels have shown. That said, man that gatefold artwork is stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic_system Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 I found that Messiah sounds pretty terrible, too. It's such a shame that so many indie labels will put time and money into proper mastering for vinyl (and other formats), but big companies with many more resources can't be bothered with a bare minimum of effort. The vinyl market has grown in the last few years because of the dedication to quality that these smaller labels have shown. That said, man that gatefold artwork is stunning! This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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