Vinyl isn't dead yet...

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-rule-music-festvial-tickets-306433961227

Join us for amazing performances by Black Fire artist, Plunky & Oneness of JuJu, legendary progressive jazz artists Doug Carn and David Murray.
The Home Rule Music Festival features the best Food Trucks, Craft Beverages, and a Record Fair with the finest local vinyl shops and record dealers.
This year the festival gathers around the story and legacy of Black Fire Records, the legendary distribution service turned label, magazine, and cultural movement that served to define the soundtrack of 1970s DC.

“You can't do that!" is probably what the Capitol Records pressing plant manager yelled at the rogue employee who created this unheard of (and unauthorized) yellow-and-black split color version of the Beatles' 1964 single "Can't Buy Me Love." Likely pressed surreptitiously after hours, Third Man recently purchased this insanely rare record at auction. Expect to see this single on display soon at Third Man Records.

If ever there was a more aptly titled collection

For The Birds: The Birdsong Project 20LP Box Set

$399.99

I’ve seen this listed as high as $499 and the vinyl is a preorder

Purchase includes pair of Warby Parker Birdoculars from The Birdsong Project.

Downtown Records will be releasing The Bird Song Project "For The Birds: The Birdsong Project" on December 9th. The art-filled, 20LP box set includes over 200 tracks of original music and bird-related poetry. Proceeds from the sale of this collection and supporting events will be dedicated to the protection of birds and the habitats they need, today, tomorrow, and for all our futures with the National Audubon Society.

https://www.newburycomics.com/products/various_artists-for_the_birds_the_birdsong_project_20lp_box_set

And it’s coming out digitally in volumes starting today

Given Gozilla the Mark Robson, Damon Albarn and Wale collaboration makes more sense then first thought

Glad to say I have managed to steer clear of collecting birdcall records….there sure are a lot of them

I will say, I saw some on here that made me think Jules would like this

Weird Bird - Written by Shel Silverstein. Read by Bobby Cannavale
Broom - Written by Jim Harrison. Read by Matthew McConaughey
If I Were a Kookaburra - Performed by Stephin Merritt
LSD - Written by Alex Dimitrov. Read by Jeff Goldblum
Seven in the Woods - Written by Jim Harrison. Read by Jason Schwartzman
‘sweet spring is your - Written by E. E. Cummings. Read by John Lithgow
Ode to the Hummingbird - Written by Pablo Neruda. Read by Daryl Hannah
St Kevin and the Blackbird - Written by Seamus Heaney. Read by Liam Neeson


All kidding asside there are some impressive musicains adding original music to this
not saying it's any good, but that's quite a list of musical superstars for such an odd project that probably won't sell that well (but maybe they will make $11 off streaming rev)

Olivier Messiaen would be… at least intrigued?

kosmo wrote:
If ever there was a more aptly titled collection

For The Birds: The Birdsong Project 20LP Box Set

$399.99


And it’s coming out digitally in volumes starting today

Digital volume 1

If the other volumes are similar, there will be 5 volumes total, each with four LPs of tracks.

there is even one for space on here
Lies About Sea Creatures - Written by Ada Limón. Read by Olivia Wilde

at the budget friendly price of $1599 and doesn't come with a dust cover

Whiles I am a beggar, I will rail and say there is no sin but to be rich; and being rich, my virtue then shall be to say there is no vice but beggary

The big news is UMG is hiking prices on LPs 24%

The $50 LP is not far behind

If record companies weren’t so greedy and if they invested in new pressing plants vinyl could become something other than a niche market….as it is it’s destined to be a luxury good

Sidespeare wrote:
at the budget friendly price of $1599 and doesn't come with a dust cover

you just hire someone to dust it 3 times a day, DUH.

Sidespeare wrote:
being rich, my virtue then shall be to say there is no vice but beggary

you forgot to log into the Jules account

Sir, we bring in a fresh vinyl platter and system daily. Well, the help physically does it, but you get my point.

Sketches of Spain is one of my least favorite Miles albums. Does anyone genuinely like it?

anyone looking to actually make vinyl!  they are hiring

Furnace Record Pressing
1h  ·
Press Operator
About Furnace
We’re based in Alexandria, VA and so is this position. We eat, sleep and breathe vinyl. We're a gang of enthusiastic weirdos committed to doing the best job possible.
We practice Lean Manufacturing in the office and on the manufacturing floor- which means a lot of things but part of it is saving time every day by refining processes and refining ourselves. If we mess something up, we fix it and we learn from it. No excuses and no moping.
We’ve been doing this for 20 years and are dedicated to continuing to drive the industry by bringing only the best vinyl records to market.
About You
This is an entry-level position, so we don’t expect you to know how to do this job (don’t worry, we’ll provide training), but we do expect you to have certain qualities that will ensure you’re successful in the position and thrive within our culture.
This full-time position requires flexible presence during M-F with a possibility of overtime. We offer training, group health plans, paid vacation, holidays, and 401k.
So, if the following describes you, we encourage you to apply.
Learns quickly
Thinks critically and enjoys problem solving
Has a keen eye for detail.
Understands urgency (this is key)
Good communicator
Comfortable with machines
Likes being part of a team who works hard,respects their work and their co-workers
Demonstrates common sense and adheres to safety measures
Some things you’ll do in this position:
Keep pressing station stocked with needed supplies
Setup and changeover jobs in the pressing room
Follow instructions, follow schedules, keep press running
Provide basic maintenance on presses
Willing to work occasional late and weekend shifts to meet production deadlines
Maintain and improve workspaces for safety, efficiency, and LEAN
Some things you’ll need in this position:
Mechanical work experience in a repair or manufacturing environment ideal
Knowledge of warehouse safety
Comfortable around (heavy duty) machines and an eagerness to master them is essential
Please send resumes to jobs@furnacemfgcom

Onkyo may be gone, but at least we still have… IKEA??

sweetcell wrote:
Onkyo may be gone, but at least we still have… IKEA??

I blame Swedish House Mafia.

That turntable looks crummy

vansmack wrote:

sweetcell wrote:
Onkyo may be gone, but at least we still have… IKEA??

I blame Swedish House Mafia.

you, sir, would be correct.