[inksb]

FKR is batting 1.000 for me as well. I'll add that Italians Do It Better only use colored wax, though rarely do they issue splits and spatters, and manage to have never sold a poor pressing once. And all their records sell for about $20. So even that can be done right.

I'm amazed that they only charge $20, even for double LPs like Themes For Television. What would your favorite release from them be? I've been wanting to pick up another LP but unsure of what I want to order.

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[Mateo Sanboval]

FKR is batting 1.000 for me as well. I'll add that Italians Do It Better only use colored wax, though rarely do they issue splits and spatters, and manage to have never sold a poor pressing once. And all their records sell for about $20. So even that can be done right.

I'm amazed that they only charge $20, even for double LPs like Themes For Television. What would your favorite release from them be? I've been wanting to pick up another LP but unsure of what I want to order.

I think any of the recent Jewell score releases are worth picking up. Symmetry - Themes For An Imaginary FIlm is another favorite. And BEATBOX by Glass Candy if you want to dance.

[Jimmy_Mike]

Running From The Sun jams hard. I’ve yet to hear anything from JJ that didn’t rip tits.

[ScoJo]

Slammin'

[tim28212]

52 Pick-Up - Gary Chang
Varese Sarabande – STV 81300
1986

[tim28212]

Alone In The Woods ‎– Alone In The Woods
Burning Witches ‎– BW019LP
2018

[tim28212]

Ghosts Of Mars
Varèse Sarabande ‎– VSD-6286
2018
I haven't spun this since the disappointing first spin. Decided to give it another cleaning with a different cleaning fluid and brush. Results are much better. At least for side 1. A noticeable quieter play. The jury is still out for side 2 which I think was worse.

[inksb]

@tim what did you clean yours with? I did a quick wash on mine and wipe down, I didn't notice any major improvements. I may need a good brush for cleaning

[tim28212]

I used Tergikleen which I got off Amazon back in 2017.
Tergikleen
Just found out it has a 2 year shelf life and I hadn't used any so cracked it open. 20 drops into a gallon on distilled water. I used a fingernail brush to get down into the grooves. I went back and forth but decided what the heck, could the bristles make it worse? Then vacuumed off with my VPI. Side 1 was noticeable better. Side 2 was better but still not great. Maybe a third cleaning on it.

[tim28212]

Westworld - Ramin Djawadi
WaterTower Music – WTM40076-ST1
2018

[Mateo Sanboval]

I used Tergikleen which I got off Amazon back in 2017.
Tergikleen
Just found out it has a 2 year shelf life and I hadn't used any so cracked it open. 20 drops into a gallon on distilled water. I used a fingernail brush to get down into the grooves. I went back and forth but decided what the heck, could the bristles make it worse? Then vacuumed off with my VPI. Side 1 was noticeable better. Side 2 was better but still not great. Maybe a third cleaning on it.

You have the patience of a saint, Brother Timothy.

[inksb]

I used Tergikleen which I got off Amazon back in 2017.
Tergikleen
Just found out it has a 2 year shelf life and I hadn't used any so cracked it open. 20 drops into a gallon on distilled water. I used a fingernail brush to get down into the grooves. I went back and forth but decided what the heck, could the bristles make it worse? Then vacuumed off with my VPI. Side 1 was noticeable better. Side 2 was better but still not great. Maybe a third cleaning on it.

Thanks for the quick response. I'll grab some of this in the near future and give it a go. I never thought of using a fingernail brush to do the cleaning. Not a bad idea.

[tim28212]

I used Tergikleen which I got off Amazon back in 2017.
Tergikleen
Just found out it has a 2 year shelf life and I hadn't used any so cracked it open. 20 drops into a gallon on distilled water. I used a fingernail brush to get down into the grooves. I went back and forth but decided what the heck, could the bristles make it worse? Then vacuumed off with my VPI. Side 1 was noticeable better. Side 2 was better but still not great. Maybe a third cleaning on it.

Thanks for the quick response. I'll grab some of this in the near future and give it a go. I never thought of using a fingernail brush to do the cleaning. Not a bad idea.

It's the first time I've used a fingernail brush. I got the idea from youtube. Many think the bristles are too hard and will scratch the vinyl. These didn't. I really don't know if they got in the grooves any better than my regular brush I use but will continue to use it on the more stubborn jobs.

[inksb]

Whats do you use for your regular brush?

[tim28212]

Whats do you use for your regular brush?

Osage

[deafmetal]

Fingernail brush is an interesting recommendation.

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[tim28212]

So good! glad you were able to grab a second pressing.

[ScoJo]

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Sounds wonderful. Typically flawless Nonesuch pressing. I urge the dropping of coin.

[static14]

So good! glad you were able to grab a second pressing.

Me too! Dead quiet pressing as well. I’m a happy camper. :)

[Revolver_OcelScott]

After a crazy post holiday rush I finally got to start listening again ! Hope everyone's holidays were great!

[static14]

Unless you include the Transformers ( and I do ) I think this concludes my anime vinyl collection. :)

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