katieuk

So every once in a while, I feel the need to play something from way back when. I dig out my LP's (yes I have a turntable!) and CD's, and have a blast.

Tonight it was Blondie, The Specials and ???Rod Stewart???



Anyone else have the same urges?

NC Penguin

I'd like a record player. Got the speakers (brought them over from the UK). I have a ton of vinyl. Perhaps 500 or so in total (LPs, 12"s, 7"s and other odd sizes).

DeanUK2US

Yep, I had this urge last week! I suddenly wanted to listen to some eighties pop to remind me of my childhood:

Alison Moyet - Love Resurrection
Howard Jones - What is Love
Hall and Oates - Private Eyes

to mention a few.

NC Penguin

Wow! Those very tunes bring back some memories, especially Hojo whom I saw live...

katieuk

When I packed my boxes, the most important thing was getting my LPs here in good shape. And I am happy to say they are still fantastic! You have to get a record player - the scratches sound as bad as ever

DeanUK2US

What reminded me of a lot of these tunes is a game based in 80's Miami (Grand Theft Auto: Vice City), where the developers licensed these tunes and created a very authentic eighties atmosphere. Amazing!

NC Penguin

Ummmm... Pretty much all my vinyl is still packed up from when the movers did the packing six years ago when I left the UK so I suppose the records are still in good condition.

Manc

katieuk

Be careful there. Open the boxes up and make sure they're OK. They have to be upright and stored somewhere that maintains a constant temp. Otherwise they'll warp. And definitely off a cold floor.

Jaxbar

I sold all of my UK hifi gear but left my Revolver Rebel turntable in my parents attic, my vinyl is here, yet to be unpacked, looking forward to hearing Joni Mitchell and Patti Smith, Led Zeppelin someday...

katieuk

[QUOTE=Bradford Lass;7087285 Led Zeppelin someday...[/QUOTE]

My Chinchillas ate the edges of my Zep LPs

NC Penguin

Check to most of that. Some of the wrapped records are stacked up, not upright but the majority of the packages have the vinyl standing upright.

NC Penguin

I assume you mean the sleeves. At least they have good taste.

Manc

we've got chinchilla's too.


Joan Armatrading......... you're welcome.

katieuk

I love Chinchillas. They're like the furry little friends that will destroy your life if given a chance. But you still love them...LP covers, phone cords, shoes, eyelashes (a drunken friend who slept on the floor while they were running around)