Channel Title: Melinda Murphy Channel Description: <video> Beatles Or Stones? The Vinyl Tag 2025 Description: In this video, I answer questions and discuss records that are in my vinyl record collection. This is the 2025 Vinyl Tag. We discuss everything from my best vinyl buy of 2024 to the artist that I miss the most. Beatles or Stones? Favorite line of a song? Your favorite break-up album? All that and much more are discussed in this video. Check out Edwin's channel (Pretty Green Vinyl Guy). He is responsible for the questions and implementation of this year's vinyl tag. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErrtuupkuHw&t=62s Here's the list of questions. Everyone is invited to participate. You only need to be a music lover. We love records but we also welcome CD collectors to jump in and share in the fun. 1/ BEST PURCHASE OF 2024, NEW OR OLD? 2/ 50 YEARS LATER, BEST ALBUM FROM 1974? 3/ AN ALBUM THAT DEFINES A GENRE? 4/ BEST BAND FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY? 5/ AN ARTIST YOU MISS DEARLY? 6/ BEST LIVE ALBUM IN YOUR COLLECTION? 7/ YOUR PARTNER JUST DUMPED YOU- WHAT ALBUM ARE YOU PUTTING ON? 8/ BEST SOUNDING DRUMS ON AN ALBUM? 9/ FAVOURITE ARTIST WHO IS A MEMBER OF TWO OR MORE BANDS? 10/ BEATLES OR STONES? 11/ YOU FOUND A BAG OF WEED, WHAT ARE TOU GOING TO LISTEN TO? 12/ AN ALBUM FROM THE 1980’s YOU STILL LISTEN TO? 13/ AN ARTIST WHOSE POLITICAL STANCE HAS SOURED YOU? 14/ SHOW A FAVOURITE RECORD LABEL? 15/ A RUN OF 3 GREAT SINGLES? 16/ A RSD PURCHASE THAT YOU ACTUALLY CONSISTENTLY LISTEN TO? 17/ YOU CAN BE REINCARNATED AS ANY ARTIST DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO’S IT GOING TO BE? 18/ BEST 3 LINES IN A SONG? 19/ AN ALBUM YOU NEVER TIRE OF? 20/ SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE VC CHANNEL? #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #recordcollection Bands/artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Captain Beefheart, Carrie Underwood, Van Halen, Dan Fogelberg, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty and more are all discussed in this video. </video> <video> Why People Are Walking Away From Vinyl Records - Are Sales Really Down? Description: In this video, I discuss a topic inspired by a video made by Billy Hurst of Riverbend Records. In his video, he shared that a curious amount of newer releases from current artists are being brought in for trade or cash. He poses the question "Is it cause for concern?' I share my opinions on this thought provoking subject based on the fact that when I go to used record stores, I am also seeing the same pattern of newer releases in the used bin. I share my theories on why this is likely younger people walking away from vinyl collecting. I also discuss what my viewers are telling me about their vinyl collecting habits. A recent report came out that vinyl sales are down drastically. Is that true? Let's discuss. Here's a link to Billy's channel, Riverbend Records https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOAwHbSgIsY&t=374s #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Professional Stereo Equipment Set Up & Acoustic Treatments Description: In this video, I discuss the experience of having my music room stereo equipment professionally set up as well as adding much needed acoustic treatments. I reveal the amazing story of how an incredible stereo equipment company offered a hand to help my music listening room dreams come true. Special thanks to John Hunter, owner of REL Acoustics for your wisdom, kindness, and generosity. Here is a link to REL Acoustics. They make incredible subwoofers (I know from experience). Other than being a happy customer, there is no affiliation. https://rel.net/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA88a5BhDPARIsAFj595guc2nJJ58LTSls9rYWwVarkbbepGQBzLv0HFnhdYYP6pFRHM_k040aAluqEALw_wcB Also, special thanks to Clay Parker for all of your hard work. I am eternally grateful. For more information on the panels and diffusors I bought here is the link. I am not affiliated. https://www.atsacoustics.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorp1dgL4bIgRXrcAUp7CsK0XBLh8GD4Swd2XOQ8OAYLMjqS5PPH My panels are the 24x48 in/4in thick My diffusors are 23x48in/6 1/2in thick My stereo equipment set up is below. Rega Planar 8 with an Apheta 3 cartridge Rega Aria mk3 phono preamplifier MoFi Sourcepoint 10 speakers Quadratic Audio Step Up Transformer Emotiva PT1 preamp Emotiva A 300 Bas X amp 2 REL S/510 subwoofers #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Digging Through A DJ Collection Of Promo/1st Pressing Vinyl Records! Description: In this video, I show and discuss digging through a collection of first pressings, promotional and sealed vinyl records. A DJ that passed away a few years ago left behind a treasure trove of beautiful vinyl records and ToneVendor, a record store in St Augustine, Florida, has been incrementally acquiring this amazing collection. I discuss the details of what I saw and show and discuss my own haul of records that I bought. Artists/bands such as The Allman Brothers Band, David Bowie, Cream, Ted Nugent, Kiss, and Pink Floyd are all discussed in this video. Also, I did something that will make some vinyl record collectors mad. Let me know if what i did is acceptable or selfish. #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Are We Being Charged Too Much For Vinyl Records? Let's Break It Down Description: In this video, we examine the cost of vinyl records. This week, there was an article reporting that vinyl sales for 2024 are down significantly. Are companies charging too much for records or do we have less money to spend due to other factors? I show and discuss four different records at different price points. Some records have more bells and whistles while others shine in sound quality. Are the prices fair for what we get? I give my opinion and want to hear yours. Bands/artists such as Fleetwood Mac, Jeff Beck, INXS, and Black Sabbath are included in the discussion. I also show an amazing gift sent to me from Harry of Harry's Music Room. I would love for you to check out his channel. Here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=harrys+music+room Here is a link to the article about the slow vinyl sales of 2024. https://consequence.net/2024/10/vinyl-sales-dropped-2024/#:~:text=Compared%20to%20last%20year's%20music,where%20they%20were%20in%202023. #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Vintage Vinyl Records Are So Expensive! And Why I Need To Get Over It!!! Description: In this video, I discuss the rising costs of vintage vinyl. Many of you shared with me your frustration about the cost of new records which is totally understandable. For me, the frustration lies with vintage vinyl. I remember paying five dollars for records that are now selling for twenty-five dollars. What gives? Watch and find out what record store owners say and what they have to do to keep their stores full of good vinyl vintage stock. Bands/artists such as The Beatles, The Stooges, Journey, Air Supply, Rush, Billy Joel, Quiet Riot and more are featured in this video. Here's a great article about Music Matters Remixed. https://www.staugustine.com/story/business/2021/06/25/st-augustines-oldest-record-store-music-matters-gets-new-owner/5335823001/ #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> My Top 20 Vinyl Records Of The Year - Ranked! #1 May Surprise You! Description: In this video, I show and discuss my favorite records that i added to my collection in the year 2024. To be honest, this year was a little lackluster as far as finds go. But as I reflected back on the records I acquired, this was actually a great year. Let's take a look back at the year 2024. Many of you probably bought the same records or may already have some of my vintage finds in your collection. I personally ranked my finds from #20 to #1 based on sound quality, packaging and my desire to add it to my collection. What record rose up to be the best of the best? (In my opinion of course) Tune in to find out. Feel free to kindly disagree. Life would be boring if we all saw things the same way. Artists such as Black Sabbath, Van Halen, Alice Cooper, Dennis Wilson, Bill Evans, Marvin Gaye, Fleetwood Mac, Talking Heads, Pink Floyd, Chet Baker, Simon & Garfunkel, Santana, Sahib Shihab, Bob Seger, Getz/Gilberto, Frank Sinatra, John Coltrane and many more are discussed in this video. #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> An Exciting Vinyl Record Find In An Unexpected Place & New Releases From Elemental Music Description: In this video, I share and discuss a very cool vinyl record find in an unexpected place. I share my thoughts of a concert by The Black Crowes that I recently attended. I also show and discuss brand new releases from the Elemental Music label. Bands/ Artists such as Chet Baker, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Antonio Carlos Jobim, The Jackson Five, and more. For more information about the releases featured in this video, here is the link. https://www.elemental-music.com/ Here is a link to the preorder of the Chet Baker release. https://www.amazon.com/Late-Night-Jazz-2-LP/dp/B0DB6NN6N7/ref=sr_1_11?crid=YCPXGUAXSZ8Z&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xY54IHAUHWtuOqoIacYAAXQoM57dyf3eJvvtxbAkSqkhM8pT7hQGZaZ6w24eUKKSXxFwR-y-iV05OX5AaWgWwxSHDgtvbmEHEnR7FllhG4VkB6m5WiYAPXvOS_rAKsy9wlP3Sv76djhxIN5tiT-nyW_KFdVVlyHScs1i2Wa6made4EhK8kQrBzR3AADtoFYtksU7kn5ecaVWjEIgrp75wtEup0PMWcL6JJskQIfaRy4.aPbdCaGMpAmLF7LOIhNbcT5jIPfOHlZiB03bMeEe534&dib_tag=se&keywords=chet+baker+vinyl&qid=1728336289&sprefix=Chet+%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-11 Here is a link to the Smokey Robinson title. https://www.amazon.com/Make-Happen-Smokey-Robinson-Miracles/dp/B0D89DFSVX/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2OI7CYD0LRASB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e0JXPdFN8bQhWJtiCqKKLbB1xLvAGysnyyNUSF7Wi26Zj9BLKxM8mvvOU7AlqHSbhgNKrAOXcaNjnTD-Zv4RCuUBetVVhwzmYDAnPUJ_G-L8qYm0eD1l_M3LghGj91dHP-8q4LOPEQ6D1AM3-QGSuHjEoTwub2mzlrMGRXt8t1zwflm1YeTQMMy--JKAcvkqFM2KgyWr-CHE0sUj2vwvEOZzlW3qbUs0Kc38ViT_6Dg.Kpb4xfRV1KnQltHYL6ek7fRxhwvnrfkA7194Yhclac4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Smokey+robinson+elemental+music&qid=1728336423&sprefix=smokey+robinson+elemental+music%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-2 The link to the Jackson Five GIT release https://www.amazon.com/Get-Together-Red-LP-Jackson/dp/B0D89DC56B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JIZPX81UIPIL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.87TE4uuQdChR0lc3GLMGaC6SzCn69KpuoRe5mxFH5UCNLdbyLTU0ammX9nonJBOeTZ11So-twlDxrkcMBguAXPh-T-4HCkOBbn8eI_ywNRDmfD2Bv6iacKR2Mz8rkeClnS7d8gZ2PWZz9iXsiyNAEQUHAPI42TQd_TXTSNPw2QgKt8w5jd9AOXDFPA4UYfF8eCMtu9WPh1a2s9lJZiZEFJ88o0aBM4QstZ4fyUNwjM8.9-W3k7VDsxChwGReoK2ACB2-bjndqKHuyVr6AvQJsGE&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jackson+five+elemental+music&qid=1728336534&sprefix=jackson+five+elemental+music%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-1 Here is a link to an incredible price on Marvin Gaye/Mary Wells "Together" https://www.amazon.com/Together-Original-Master-Mono-LP/dp/B0D4G2746L/ref=sr_1_2?crid=31RJ21ENGIIT1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bWb_zVJ8LSsxl1pFqj_oz_9SnRK1-YzueidpvM8UymI.p8_LZbaaMdulS6hChn6vgghHTq9G9QOnD-SjAQolGQY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Marvin+Gaye+elemental+music+vinyl&qid=1728336747&sprefix=marvin+gaye+elemental+music+vinyl%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-2 #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Record Store Day - Black Friday! My Thoughts & A Sneak Peek - Elemental Music Description: In this video, I show and discuss Record Store Day releases as well as new releases coming from the Elemental Music label. You may be surprised what record I won't be buying on RSD this year. I also feature new reissues from legendary bands/artists such as Bill Evans, BB King, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Astrud Gilberto, The Undisputed Truth, Don Cherry, Pharoah Sanders and more. Here is a link to the Elemental Music label for more information about these new releases. https://www.elemental-music.com/ Here's a link to more information about the RSD release for Bill Evans. https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/18392 For BB King https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/18422 For Marvin & Tammi https://www.musicdirect.com/music/vinyl/marvin-gaye-and-tammi-terrell-united-180g-vinyl-lp/ Fir The Undisputed Truth https://www.amazon.com/Undisputed-Truth-LP/dp/B0DKY1FYB6 https://www.elemental-music.com/42-elemental-reissues #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> The Most Outrageous Prices For Vinyl Records! Should Sellers Be More Responsible? Description: In this video, I show and discuss some of the most outrageous prices I have ever seen for good but common records. While visiting a nice, legitimate antique store, I came across a grouping of records. The prices were so out of line that I have to raise the question - why wouldn't an antique dealer know better? We discuss the responsibility of the seller as well as show the prices they were asking for their records. Artists/bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bee Gees, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Jeff Beck, and more are featured in this video. #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Black Friday Deals On Vinyl Records & A Target Store Complaint! Description: In this video, I show and discuss the records I purchased for Record Store Day as well as the incredible sales that have been going on for Black Friday. I visit Target to see if they have improved the way they display their records. Did they have a great sale going on? This large haul of deeply discounted records include bands/artists such as Rush, The Police, Max Roach, Van Halen, The Beatles, Tom Petty, Nirvana, Bobby Hutcherson, Donald Byrd, Wayne Shorter, Johnny Coles, Cher, Bill Evans, BB King and more. #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Our New Turntable & Your Biggest Complaint About Vinyl Record Collecting Description: In this video, my husband Phillip is back to discuss our new turntable purchase. It was an exciting find! We also discuss some hot topics that are frequently discussed in the comments section of my videos. Phillip weighs in on the biggest concerns that vinyl collectors have. We also weigh in on the movie "A Complete Unknown." Is it good enough for a non Bob Dylan fan to enjoy? #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection #ACompleteUnknown #BobDylan #TechnicsTurntables </video> <video> Why Can't Every Vinyl Record Be This Good? Impex Records & Mobile Fidelity Description: In this video, I discuss new releases from the Impex Records and Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. At a time when many vinyl enthusiasts are questioning the quality control, sound quality and price of new record releases, these stand out for excellent packaging, sound quality and extras that bring you closer to the music. The Impex Records release of Sing and Dance With Frank Sinatra 1Step is a 180-Gram 45RPM 2LP Set. Recorded in 1950 this mono record has never sounded better. What makes it unique is the beautiful packaging, written information book , and the behind the scene sessions that make you feel like you are there as the music was being recorded. Here is a link to Elusive Disc for more information. https://elusivedisc.com/frank-sinatra-sing-and-dance-with-frank-sinatra-1step-numbered-limited-edition-180g-45rpm-2lp-mono/?/?utm_source=localiq&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=localiq_shoppingvinyl&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoae5BhCNARIsADVLzZf7-GYCDga7hqxYkHfHmA6j5_Y0Yvc86HLAZFNH-tCIe6oPbxhBfxwaAmEPEALw_wcB The Mobile Fidelity release of Santana - Abraxas is a 180-gram 33RPM SuperVinyl LP. In my opinion, this record is a stand out in my collection for sound quality and incredible detail. Everything about this release is excellent and will no doubt become a favorite for simply sitting down and listening to the best that vinyl has to offer. Here is a link to Music Direct for more details. Due to popularity, this release is out of stock but will be back in print very soon. https://www.musicdirect.com/music/vinyl/santana-abraxas-numbered-180g-33rpm-supervinyl-lp/?srsltid=AfmBOorIvzYOALOKubM7QFCSFtIah8hPYdWNmTIy7fQhZ0XWmrwNYOuT #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> This Gets Snarky! The Real Turkeys In My Vinyl Record Collection! Description: In this video, I poke a little fun at some of the artists and records in my collection. I say a lot of silly things that are just my opinion. Feel free to agree, to disagree, but don't let any opinions of mine ruin your day. Every band and artist I mentioned are beloved and these albums all hold a dear place in my heart. Also, Acoustic Sounds, Analogue Productions and everyone involved rocks. I have spent hours on my channel singing their praises so hopefully, I am allowed to mention the one time they disappointed me. Bands/artists such as Paul McCartney, Kiss, Van Halen, Neil Diamond, The Baby's, Pat Benatar, Ella Fitzgerald, Garth Brooks, Billie Eilish, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, and more are discussed in this video. #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video> <video> Michael Jackson "Off The Wall" - The Mobile Fidelity One Step Vinyl Record Review Description: In this video, I discuss and review the new Mobile Fidelity One Step release of Off The Wall by Michael Jackson. I conducted a blind test between the new One Step versus the original album and discuss the results. Is this (in my opinion) the best One Step yet? Tune in and find out. It goes without saying (but I will say it anyway) that this is my personal opinion based on my stereo equipment, music room, and what I like to hear. Never let anyone else tell you that what you think is wrong. This is all subjective. My stereo equipment that was used in this blind test. Rega Planar 8 with an Apheta 3 cartridge Rega Aria mk3 phono preamplifier MoFi Sourcepoint 10 speakers MAC7200 Receiver by McIntosh 2 REL S/510 subwoofers Quadratic Audio MC-1 Step Up Transformer #VinylCommunity #MelindaMurphy #VinylCollection #RecordCollection </video>

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