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Chinese Democracy on vinyl


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Hey all - I've recently purchased a record player and I'm debating if I should purchase CD on vinyl. The cheapest I found a new copy for is $20 (CAD), with includes shipping to Canada.

2 questions:

1 - I've heard that the pressings for this album aren't the best. Is it worth purchasing or will I end up just playing the CD-version of Chinese?

2 - Anyone in Canada/Toronto know of a cheaper spot to get the album?

Thanks!

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The issue I remember some people having was with marks and smudges on the record, so if it's not a new, sealed copy you should definitely ask for pictures of it. My copy plays fine though.

I've seen used copy's online for less than $20, and if you have record stores around definitely check them out because it should be about the same price or cheaper. CD and AFD are always cheaper in record stores than Lies or the UYI's.

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Cool thanks. The few record stores that I've seen it in sell it closer to $30 (same as Amazon.ca). The eBay one for $20 includes shipping (from the US) so I might go for that on (it's sealed as well).

AFD usually goes for around $20 and UYI about $40! I haven't seen Lies at all tbh but I want the original cover for that one.

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Go for $20 if the shipping is included, the original price in Best Buy was $20, so you can't beat that.

And regarding the quality...it just isn't the best sounding album on vinyl. Aside from the issues with copies having the marks on them, it doesn't sound great. It doesn't sound bad, but don't expect a 180g audiophile quality pressing. It sounds a bit better than something pressed on a picture disc, to give you an idea.

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Hey all - I've recently purchased a record player and I'm debating if I should purchase CD on vinyl. The cheapest I found a new copy for is $20 (CAD), with includes shipping to Canada.

2 questions:

1 - I've heard that the pressings for this album aren't the best. Is it worth purchasing or will I end up just playing the CD-version of Chinese?

2 - Anyone in Canada/Toronto know of a cheaper spot to get the album?

Thanks!

I read on another forum that the Europen versions had less problems with smudging and scratches.

When I opened mine it had some scratches and a little bit of smudging. Seems like the US pressings had issues, dont know if theyve been resolved.

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I have a copy that is realy fucked up, disc 1 have the same songs on both side 1&2, so the album miss the following songs: if the world, there was a time and catcher. Mayby a cool colector item in the future??? Got the european version too, and it's perfect

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I have a copy that is realy fucked up, disc 1 have the same songs on both side 1&2, so the album miss the following songs: if the world, there was a time and catcher. Mayby a cool colector item in the future??? Got the european version too, and it's perfect

That sucks. Disc 1 Side 2 is the best (in my opinion) of the 4 sides.

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I have a copy that is realy fucked up, disc 1 have the same songs on both side 1&2, so the album miss the following songs: if the world, there was a time and catcher. Mayby a cool colector item in the future??? Got the european version too, and it's perfect

Wanna sell the f'd up one? lol I'd buy it.

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I have a copy that is realy fucked up, disc 1 have the same songs on both side 1&2, so the album miss the following songs: if the world, there was a time and catcher. Mayby a cool colector item in the future??? Got the european version too, and it's perfect

Wanna sell the f'd up one? lol I'd buy it.

Wonder if anyone else has a copy like this, if it's rare i might keep it....

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I have a copy that is realy fucked up, disc 1 have the same songs on both side 1&2, so the album miss the following songs: if the world, there was a time and catcher. Mayby a cool colector item in the future??? Got the european version too, and it's perfect

Wanna sell the f'd up one? lol I'd buy it.

Wonder if anyone else has a copy like this, if it's rare i might keep it....

Well, send me a pm if your interested in selling it.

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