This video has 13,000 views but only about 600 likes. Many of the other excellent videos on Michael's channel, and on other channels that we vinyl enthusiasts enjoy, also have something like 10 to 20 times fewer likes than views. To those of you who regularly click the "like" button for videos you enjoy or find valuable, thanks for supporting Michael and these other content creators, which encourages them and makes it worthwhile for them to keep making videos. To those who watch the video but don't click "like," I respectfully ask that you consider that Michael and other content creators put a lot of time into these videos, and spend their own money on equipment to make the videos and of course purchase many of the records or other items they review with their own money. It only takes you a moment to click "like" to support the channel. Even if you don't love the video or don't agree with it, you can at least acknowledge the content creator for the time & resources he put into the video by clicking "like." I get a lot of value from the variety of quality videos on KZfaq, and even though there are some I don't agree with, I am happy they are there, because more variety of viewpoints and content is better for all of us. Thank you for considering this. Warmest regards, Ron C. Kenosha WI USA

Ahhh...back in the day.... doesn't seem that long ago that I was browsing LA area record stores and picking up nice, clean used LPs for .50 to $1.00 each, sometimes having to pay as much as $3-$5 for the really good stuff. Kids were bringing bags full of their parent's LPs in to trade for CDs. It was a fabulous time for vinyl collectors.

About 5 years ago I bought a first pressing of Diamond Life (Sade) for about 4 dollars. It sounds spectacular!

Anyone that likes classical music is still home and hosed, as far as cheap high quality old pressings go. I recently found three Argo pressings of mediaeval music in a used bookshop. Argo is basically Decca in disguise. One of the records seemed to be completely unplayed - at least, it showed no signs of having been played. These are some of the best sounding records I've found. Total cost: One australian dollar each. Then there was the time I got a mono Decca of Handels Water Music from 1953. It was in a three for five dollar bin. The guy said he couldn't divide five by three. So he gave it to me for free. Amazing sound and condition.

Thumbs-up just for Ultravox - an amazingly underrated band.

Nice choices Michael, we want more good sounding originals. I know lot of them but please you do that for us.

Fantastic video Michael . Very informative for those who want to have the best version and for those who are starting to be interested in acquiring originals. I'm sure some of them will be my next purchase. Thanks a lot

Original analogue pressings compared to digital re-releases, no competition. Thanks once again for an interesting video, I enjoyed it very much.

excellent to see you pursuit the originals!! and the relaxation on your face!!,fabelhaft review michael😃

Fantastic video! Thanks Michael 🙂

Back in the early 80s we used to go to a record shop & we were purchasing American import albums for pennies, they had either the corners cut off the jacket or a slit in the jacket, I was a young teenager back then, years later I realised why they cut the jackets, those days are long gone, happiest days of my life spending all day in a warehouse full of records.

Great one, Michael!

Thank you for this video. The amazing sounding pressings are the most important to me.

Alan Parsons is one of the best soundengineers ever. So all his albums sound great...his 1st album, "Tales and..." is still my favourite. One of the best conceptalbums ever.

Very cool video….like the concept. Appreciate the summary. Some good albums to hunt for. 🙂

Great video Michael. Here in Australia I have found it hard to obtain originals in great condition. I now know they are out there and generally not too expensive thanks to you and Dave. Shipping is another issue! Cheers.

Hey Michael. I love the channel! A few years ago I found a nice copy of UFO’s live album from 1979 ‘Strangers In The Night’ for $7 U.S. It’s become on of my favorite albums. The sound and performance is amazing.

I love this OG subject - very informative. Would be even better Michael if you could take a moment to include the specific pressing, i.e. country and label. Maybe just show the vinyl so we can all tell which one it is.

Michael, track down the original/first UK pressing of Leonard Cohen's Best of. Hauntingly good and completely unexpected!

Donovan - "Cosmic wheels" - amazing !!

This is a great idea. You will be doing an amazing service to the newer vinyl community and us veterans who might have overlooked some of these titles back in the day (I.e. me with Little Feet Live). Please keep these coming.

Thank you for your recommendations

Cool idea, Michael. 🙏

Great choice great video Michael! 🙌🙌🥰🤗 🥃🍋🍯

a welcome topic Michael…i have Fremer’s top 50 gd sounding titles as my diggin’ wishlist. And now i have yr list of 1st 10 titles … looking fwd to the next. thnks , u have a nice day sir azmi, Malaysia

I would add Supertramp Crime of the Century. Amazing sounding, and my reference goto.

Great list. I have the roxy music Avalon og and it sounds realy good. Also look in to: Joe jackson - Night and Day, Look Sharp Robbie Robbie Robertson - self titled Tracy Chapman - self titled

Wonderfully helpful, thank you Michael! 👍 I have a lot of the 1st US pressings, I wonder how the 1st UK pressings would compare 😊

In the classical music sector there are even more great sounding LPs that cost almost nothing and are completely overlooked by audiophile-oriented collectors. I often wonder why people are ready to pay incredible sums for certain records but do not buy others that sound as good for far less money. I.e. I do not really wonder because the reason seems clear to me: some LPs were often mentioned by magazines and authorities in the hifi scene, others were not.

Really enjoyed this video Michael I am a big fan of OG pressings, I need to revisit Elvis Costello.

Dave Mason - Alone Together. As your buddie Chad says, you're going ***** your pants! (haven't checked recently but used to be dirt cheap. Awesome music, awesome sound quality. Just about everything Al Schmitt worked on is extraordinary)

A really really great Video! On point. Just like to add the following: In the case of The Alan Parsons Project the GERMAN pressings from the same year are sounding as good as the UK ones. And they are very easy to find, too.

Nice video, good suggestions and to my surprise I have an original version of Parallel Lines in my collection, so that leaves 9 to search out. Be nice to have a few more hints on other top quality recordings at sensible prices to look out for in these difficult times. Thanks Michael.

Good idea. Like a Vinyl starter kit.

Thanks 👍🏼

I think that the albums released in the 70s which is the golden age of vinyl, when they made music on vinyl in the first place have this natural, analogue, smooth and warm sound. More groove, more depth, higher edges. Vinyls in the late 80s or 90s werent so good because of the production which was made loud, compressed, ideal for cd. But when you now buy classic album reissues they are remastered with care, sound very balanced, clean. They also are very cool. Of course I am talking about analogue remasters because I have a digital rip LP of „Laughning stock” and its nothing more than the cd which is dissapointing. I’ve compared Bowies „Heroes”, „Low” and „Ziggy Stardust” UK first pressings with the remasters and I love both. Great replicas of the original sleeves, great sound. I like the originals a little bit more but still its great that you can listen to both a natural sounding record and a HQ copy. I would also like to recommend „Deep Purple In rock” as an amazing sounding first press. I got mine cheap for like 10€ and it has crackles but the sound is powerful, the range of the sound is very wide, it has an amazing groove. This record is 53 years old and sounds killer!

Nice video! These are very informative even to the veteran collectors. Tim from university of vinyl does some great ones along these lines as well!

Thanks for doing this as you have obviously had feedback about it. I had a similar thought but wondered if you could do a top 10 feature on more "budget friendly" audiophile records that were say under €80 in Europe (as the US seem to get better prices!).

great video Michael. Can I add a title to the list? an amazing sounding record is Ancient Heart by Tanita Tikaram. An amazing vocal performance and superb sound. I also have a 1st pressing of Elvis Costello's Armed Forces. Great sound but not sure if it's available at a reasonable price these days.

OG shoppers need to visit the Midwest in the USA. Last week I stumbled upon OG "I Robot" and OG "Nilsson Schmilsson" in great shape, in the used bins at my local record store and got them for $20..... TOTAL.

Great video as always Michael. Another great label for OGs is STAX, especially prior to 1972. On a different note, when will we get info about the OG buyers club? I signed up a day before the cutoff, but I haven’t figured out what the process is yet? Or have you mentioned it elsewhere and I missed it? Cheers

Great selections! I need to get that Eye in the Sky OG. I have the I Robot. I canceled my One-Step. I had it preordered before the Digital news. I was so hoping it would meet all expectations, but the news hurt. I held onto my preordered, but finally cancelled due to amount of room, and one magical word, UHQR. If Chad’s kicking out these UHQRs, why not go with the best. My dad has the half-speed of Roxy Music Avalon, but I found a OG US pressing and it delivers with every listen. That album is magical. I also have an OG US of Siren. I bet the UK pressings are top though. Thanks for your fantastic videos and sharing your experiences with the world of vinyl. Enjoy the holiday season, and be rewarded everyday with fantastic OG pressings. I really like your focus with the OG videos. One question, what’s the prime year for German pressings? I love the German pressings in my collection. For a lot of the music that I like German or French pressings are the only way to get them.

Hi Michael! What outer sleeves are you using? They look really nice and clear! Keep up the good work!

Nice Job! - m.

Though the days of bargains are gone I did score a copy of Pablo Cruise: Worlds Away for $3 not long ago and sonically it blew my mind. I wanted to also add Supertramp: Breakfast in America to your list but I just looked at Discogs and it's no longer in the bargain basement!

Another fantastic live album van Morrison too late to stop probably the best live album recorded to vinyl

Great channel, Michael. My new favorite vinyl channel. Question: which pressing is your Ultravox (US, UK, etc.)? Thanks! PS: I will trade you my house here in the U.S. for your Einstein system.

Declan is the Elvis of new wave. He's truly the "King". Cool,smart,skanky,brilliant and rockin'! Alan Parson's is like the Floyd,really difficult to stay focused on the music.I want to nappy. LOL

See also Alice Cooper before he went solo. Anyone who made music you like who sold masses of records in the 1970s and isn't much on the audiophile radar is worth checking. Those original Alice LPs sound superb. Always number one is Do you like the music? Hear it cheaply first if you are not a vinyl old fart pensioner like me.

In general, record prices are way over the top. Here in Karlsruhe I am lucky to have 3 record shops with very pleasing prices.

Great idea for a video. Dire Straits Money for Nothing UK or German pressing. It’s everywhere but sounds immense. You’ll find it near mint in every record shop in Europe for under 5 bucks.

Love Over Gold by Dire Straits sounds would be my pick, my OG Canadian pressing sounds amazing. I've been tempted to buy an audiophile pressing, but my copy sounds fine. For that and a Dutch pressing of Making Movies only cost £20-25. I know it cool to mock Dire Straits as dull, but those first four albums sound phenomenal, Mark Knopfler is an underrated lyricist. Brothers in Arms doesn't really have the same wow factor for me, and the last album was dull. Another OG pressing that sounds great is Roy Orbison's Mystery Girl. It's an album that I have mixed feelings about, but my UK pressing sounds amazing and it only cost a fiver.

As a frequent buyer of used records, this was very informative, Thanks. I just heard of an attempted coup in Germany? Hope everything is OK!

Hi Michael - Isn't it about time to feature Judee Sill's 2 albums, also because of the new Judee Sill documentary - "Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill" maybe?

Originals I own - sometimes it is good to be an old person - post more, these are great Little Feat - also saw the tour - have their entire catalog Roxy Music - their entire catalog and also all Brian Ferry Ultravox - will have to track this one down Elvis Costello - from the first onward, even the Stiff sampler and the Stiff tour (Ian Dury, Nick Lowe, Wreckless Eric) Michael Jackson - pass - not everyone was into this even though it sold zillions Blondie - yes - CBGB - an environment you had to experience

I’ve just bought the Armed Forces box set which is my introduction to Elvis Costello, I know I love his work. I want to get all the original pressing through OBC, while they’re still affordable.

Elvis Costello This Years Model UK 1st press is explosive! All the mofis don’t sound natural Donald Fagen The Nightfly Steely Dan Greatest Hits (1 step down from master) RL pressings

Michael, would be interested to have your opinion on the first couple of Roxy album OGs. Maybe its my ears but .......

All great selections Michael,you can understand why I’m after all of Roxy’s originals. Top tip Michael check Bryan Ferry Boys & Girls 1985.It’s like Avalon 2 sounds incredible I could not understand Mofi doing Jacksons Thriller a complete waste of time in my book a pop,dance album from 80s you have got to stick with originals The most overrated album in history 😂 Michael you could have included original NY Harvest too.🙌. Cool informative video Michael, Thanks for being a voice & championing originals. All the best M 👍

Michael, you have to be very careful when saying ''country of origin'' for an original LP. There are a lot of UK artists who got their LPs mastered in the US. David Bowie's Let's Dance is a classic example. The LP was mastered in the US at Masterdisk by Robert Ludwig and is credited on the sleeve. The UK original pressing was cut by Nick Webb at The Penthouse, UK.

I listened to my OG of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road recently and it was outstanding. Also played a reissue of Crosby Still Nash (Front Porch Cover) which was amazing for a reissue and made me wonder how good would the OG would sound.

As a long time Little Feat-fan I fully agree with your suggestion "Waiting for Columbus" (I have two OG:s and the recent excellent repress). I'd also like to suggest Chris Rea - The Road to Hell, and any of the studio albums by Dire Straits.

Hi Michael, this is a really nice video. It would be of enormous added value to have the matrix number as an attachment. Thank you in advance!

kennst du eigentlich Patrick (Sound in Groves) ich finde du siehst aus wie sein großer Bruder, ich muss immer lachen wie ähnlich ihr euch seit. Cooler Kanal, weiter so!

Interesting video Michael. Blondie's Parallel lines was recorded in New York City so the country of origin of an original pressing would be the US pressing, not the UK pressing. I assume that's what you're implying in regards to OG country of origin?

Pick up Excitable Boy by Warren Zevon. A great dynamic sounding record. Cheap for an OG...Especially before the Mofi digital one drops

I sense a "Techmoan Tax" coming up on those releases It's going to be the "Michael Tax" ;-) But great video and great list. I have to check my Parallel Lines that I got for $1, don't think it's OG but I'm pretty sure it's from the same era I have my Thriller that I got as a kid in France, it's still sound amazing after all those years so unless I find a really good deal I'm happy with what I have. Now, I have to check the TAPP... my LPs are from the US but seems like shipping from EU/UK is going to be a problem.

Waiting For Columbus - That’s what I have asked for at OG. A British pressing. NM. My fingers crossed

Hi Michael, could you categorize those records as audiophile? I think they where printed for the mass market or am I wrong

Great video. Blondie and Alan Parsons Project you can took the German OG's too if can't get the UK OG's. I have both versions of the Albums and there is no significant difference. The germans are much cheaper to get.

Hi from Canada. I would love your thoughts on the 1st Ambrosia LP. They played on those first Alan Parsons albums and their second was produced by Parsons. It's a mind blowing recording and I know you would love it.

Michael 45 thanks for the list - Roxy Music’s “Siren” is their strongest album - I have both the OG and a recent repress - both sound great. Those first 7-8 Elvis Costello LPs are all great - I got all mine in the dollar bins when everybody wanted CDs I would also add that Steely Dan’s “Aja” in early pressings (AB 1006 and AA 1006) are still available at reasonable prices and sound stellar (go to Mike Esposito from “The In Groove” review of pressing)

After over 50 years of collecting, I think I can make a blanket statement with few exceptions that _all_ original pressings are better than any reprints/remaster _whatevers._ The caveat being that some USA pressings weren't as good as British first pressings, mostly due to terrible vinyl and warps. I remember when the first half speed masters (Nautilus, CBS, MoFi) were coming out, I was _so_ disappointed at the general overall sound. Their one advantage being quieter vinyl. Now that I have an ultrasonic cleaner, I'm finding that even 50 year old well-worn records kill my recent reissues. BTW, in cleaning my collection and putting new cover protectors on, I'm removing the old original plastic sleeves with the prices on them. Talk about constant reminders!

Anyone else need help, like me, telling what the OG is using Discogs? There are so many versions of listed by the same release date and the country of origin is not always clear, just the country it’s shipping from?

I sold my Little feat OG. The little feat remaster is AAA confirmed - and super quiet. Much better IMO.

My cheap pick of the year..... B.A.D - No. 10 Upping St. (CBS 450137 1) NM or VG+ first pressing UK will cost you around $5 on Discogs. B.A.D is led by Mick Jones of the Clash, & this album is produced by Clash band mate Joe Strmmer. Plus, Mick & Joe wrote 5 of the 9 songs on the album. This is a cracking 1986 album by 2 Clash former band members and i can't for the life of me understand why it is so cheap. They are almost giving it away. By the way.... Merry Christmas and a happy new year everybody!

Great vid I’d like to add dead boys yls glorious savage recording The moaning note to start the solo on not anymore is immortal Good OG under £100

Great recommendations. I'll check some out.. have you heard Linda Rondstadt and Arron Neville's album. "Cry Like The Rain, Howl Like the Wind". If not you must seek out an original usa pressing. Incredible album. I think it's her best. Her voice is unbelievable. Half the songs are written by Jimmy Webb. It's recorded with a 40 piece Orchestra and a 100 member choir. And they are cheap. Every track is sublime.

Actually here is one for starters Michael. Samara Joy "Linger Awhile" on Verve cut by RKS and pressed at Optimal. It is her 2nd album and a delightful modern jazz vocal performance. On sale in normal record stores for around €30 or so????

APP - Eye In The Sky OG UK pressing isn't cheap anymore sadly, not sure if its due to your videos but for a while there weren't any on sale on Discogs (which has never happened before) and now there's only two available with prices starting from €28. This used to be a £5 - 10 record but it seems it is now selling for twice that and they're not even NM copies but standard VG+ ones.

Have you reviewed the new Queen boxed set?

The only thing that puts me off is the snap crackle and pop you get on older vinyl even after it’s been deep cleaned. So you may get a better sound stage but you almost have to accept trading that for crackles etc. sometimes it’s not bad when loud but can be heard between tracks etc.

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Hallo Michael, I have one question. Could you make a video also in your German chanel about Japanese pressings? When I started buying LPs in the 80ies, I was always fascinated by the sound of Japanese pressings, I could buy in Germany. In comparison with the thin German pressings or with origin from central and northern european countries, I was always fascinated by the full dynamic HiFi-sound of LPs from Japanese manufacturing plants. Not only MFSL pressings from JVC! I was in most cases shocked, what poor quality you could hear from any German pressing. They generally definitely have no bass, no punch and tend to distortions. On the heavy US pressings and on pressings from for example Italy or Portugal, you could get the full analog sonic sound, I like so much. I wonder, how much you can recommend German (first) pressings, I probably have bought in the 80ies many first pressings by chance, but I could not hear real Hifi sound. When I had a Japanese pressing on my record player, I discovered how good the recording could sound. Full dynamic stereo with deep bass and punch. In comparison to this an ordinary "German quality pressing" was like a bootleg. Just an example: James Bond soundtracks on the United Artists label, pressed by King Records in Japan, that offers real dynamic and sound stage. The same titles on EMI Electrola from Cologne. Horrible! There is no punch, everything seems to be reproduced in a bonsai style. Blue Note Records pressings from Japan. Same experience. Sometimes I can read by younger persons, that Japanese pressings have a brilliant but thin sound. I always made the opposite experience. What do you think about this topic? Gruß Martin

Nice, two Roxy Music recommendations. What about "Country Life"

Michael, how does anyone get to send you an album? In your previous video Susan Tedeschi got mentioned. Never heard of her, but was curious. Her band has some great live videos on KZfaq. They also have a 4 album set out now that you can buy individually - I Am The Moon: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m6yShcVip8CvgZ8.html

Hi! Want to know the name of your 👓? Been looking for sth like this for ages. Care to share?

Good video , in a way 😅

Waiting for Columbus one of the best live albums ever

In my experience, and to be clear I am by no means an expert, I rarely find something so atrocious that I can't listen to it. One example, I have an older pressing of Trouble's "Plastic Green Head" that was really awful. I got the Hammerheart repress and that was light years ahead. The same could be said for my Stooges "Raw Power" from Sundazed. I got the Sony reissue with the Bowie and Pop mixes that smokes that one. Now where I am in NJ, I get a lot of used vinyl that just needs a little cleaning and it sounds great. I suppose this is what you make of it. Not to say this information isn't valuable, it is. But I think people come into this hobby and set unrealistic expectations. It is subjective.

Michael, I might have to stop watching your videos...I'm going broke! Mr. Pete---------> aging hippie

When the Elvis Costello Get Happy came out I was in the import wholesale record business and I have a box of them. The Fbeat first press and I disagree about its sound quality. There is just too much music on all the sides. Lacks depth and dynamics. When I listen to this record I put on the cd

I've found reissues a waste of money. They sound a tad 'better' on some points. I have 3000 lps going back to 1973. Waa always anal on cleaning n care. Reissues are more for newbies