Jimi’s thoughts on vinyl record collecting
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In Utero (20th Anniversary Edition)
Geffen/Universal Music
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After spending about $200 on a SodaStream, Jimi discovered that the product does not work/broken machine. He hates it and warn people from buying this crappy product. If you factor in all the extra costs, a drink it produces is probably well over a 75¢ can of soda from the vending machine.
In Jimi’s latest video series, he reflects on record collecting and how it’s being exploited by major labels. The offender in this case is Geffen’s reissue of In Utero triple-disc vinyl that retails for $60. First of all, who doesn’t already own the In Utero? It’s just a way to exploit the fans (particularly with that $150 In Utero CD/DVD boxset). As much as I love Nirvana, I’m saying ‘no thank you’ to this 20th Anniversary Edition.
Personally, I think it’s great that vinyl are back in fashion. I sometime pick up a random 7″ at shows to help support the bands I love. Usually it’s because it’s the cheapest merchandise, usually affordable at a sub $5 price. To me, most LP should retail $15 or less, once it starts trending on $20 and above, I won’t even consider buying it (unless it’s a double disc/foldout or other things that warrant the extra cost).
Of course, besides the price factor, there’s other things going into purchasing vinyl for me. Since I don’t own a record player, I would prefer to have the vinyl bundled with a “free” mp3 downloads. I specifically look for the sticker that say downloadable, if I don’t see it, I just won’t buy the record. Of course, this has bitten me in the butt, because sometime the download EXPIRED (screw you Guns n’ Roses LP!) or the record label is no longer online.
Anyway, here’s Jimi’s “S**** I Think About: Vinyl Record Collecting”:
In Jimi’s latest video series, he reflects on record collecting and how it’s being exploited by major labels. The offender in this case is Geffen’s reissue of In Utero triple-disc vinyl that retails for $60. First of all, who doesn’t already own the In Utero? It’s just a way to exploit the fans (particularly with that $150 In Utero CD/DVD boxset). As much as I love Nirvana, I’m saying ‘no thank you’ to this 20th Anniversary Edition.
Personally, I think it’s great that vinyl are back in fashion. I sometime pick up a random 7″ at shows to help support the bands I love. Usually it’s because it’s the cheapest merchandise, usually affordable at a sub $5 price. To me, most LP should retail $15 or less, once it starts trending on $20 and above, I won’t even consider buying it (unless it’s a double disc/foldout or other things that warrant the extra cost).
Of course, besides the price factor, there’s other things going into purchasing vinyl for me. Since I don’t own a record player, I would prefer to have the vinyl bundled with a “free” mp3 downloads. I specifically look for the sticker that say downloadable, if I don’t see it, I just won’t buy the record. Of course, this has bitten me in the butt, because sometime the download EXPIRED (screw you Guns n’ Roses LP!) or the record label is no longer online.
Anyway, here’s Jimi’s “S**** I Think About: Vinyl Record Collecting”:
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Jimi, your take on vinyl record collecting and the current trends in the industry is quite insightful. It’s unfortunate about your experience with the SodaStream, and I appreciate the heads-up. Regarding vinyl, I completely agree that the resurgence of records is a great thing for music enthusiasts, but the exploitation by major labels is a real concern. The example of Geffen’s ‘In Utero’ reissue perfectly illustrates how fans can feel taken advantage of with these high-priced editions. Your approach to supporting bands by picking up affordable 7″ records at shows is commendable and something I hadn’t considered. It’s a great way to balance being a collector and a supporter of the music you love.
I’m curious, have you found any particularly memorable records at shows that you’d recommend? Also, the point about ensuring vinyl purchases include downloadable MP3s is very valid, especially in the age where not everyone owns a record player. It’s a shame about the expired downloads you’ve encountered; it’s something I’ll be more cautious about in the future. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!