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I am big fan of vinyl records for their unique sound quality. The warmth and richness of the audio is unparalleled by digital formats, and the smooth conveyance of analog recordings truly immerses me in the music. The added texture of the crackle and pop of the subtle imperfections only adds to the charm of listening to music on vinyl.
It's not just the sound that makes vinyl so unique, but also the physical experience of handling the record, placing it on the turntable, and watching it spin as the music plays.
It's a ritual that can't be replicated with digital formats. That's why vinyl is my go-to medium for listening to music, as it truly allows me to fully appreciate and enjoy the music.
Enjoy the collection.
Trees
Artist: Avantdale Bowling Club
Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop, Jazz
Label: Years Gone By YGB006
Release: Standard Black
Second Avantdale Bowling Club project. Solid rap album. Aotearoa music rules.
Avantdale Bowling Club
Artist: Avantdale Bowling Club
Info: vinyl / 2018, Hip Hop, Jazz
Label: Years Gone By YGB001
Release: Standard Black
New project by Tom Scott (Home Brew). Gatefold cover includes download card. Tracks D1, D2, and D3 are vinyl exclusive bonus tracks.
In Utero
Artist: Nirvana
Info: vinyl / 2023, Rock
Label: DGC, Sub Pop
Release: Standard Black
Remastered, 30th Anniversary re-issue. Beautiful packaging. Heavy cardboard gatefold sleeve. 12" main record, 10" demo disk and a lyric sheet.
Home Brew (11th Anniversary Edition)
Artist: Home Brew
Info: vinyl / 2023, Hip Hop
Label: Young Gifted & Broke YGB000
Release: Standard Black
Re-issue for the 11th anniversary. "Last Day" found on all other releases was dropped to fit vinyl time constraints, 3000 made.
Run It Back
Artist: Home Brew
Info: vinyl / 2023, Hip Hop
Label: Years Gone By YGB007
Release: Standard Black
The last Home Brew album was eleven years ago. This one is great, lots of retrospect, lots of the same living.
Swimming
Artist: Mac Miller
Info: vinyl / 2018, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
Label: Warner Records, REMember Music
Release: Standard Black
Standard black. What an amazing album. RIP Mac Miller.
NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
Artist: Mac Miller
Info: vinyl / 2023, Jazzy Hip-Hop
Label: Warner Records, REMember Music
Release: Translucent Blue
Translucent blue LP with B-side etching. NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert vinyl, featuring the live recording of the 2018 performance from NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Bangerz!
Artist: Miley Cyrus
Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Hip-Hop
Label: RCA
Release: Sea Glass
Limited Edition, Reissue, Sea Glass. 10th anniversary edition with updated packaging featuring never before seen photos and the bonus track "23"
Wasn't Built In A Day
Artist: Rome Streetz
Info: vinyl / 2023, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW149
Release: Standard Black 694/750
Limited to 750 copies on black vinyl.
E. 1999 Eternal
Artist: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Info: vinyl / 1995, Hip Hop
Label: Ruthless Records E128
Release: Red & White
2023 VMP reissue, remastered. Exclusive art print and listening notes book. So excited to have a copy of this brilliant album, it sounds stunning!
Uncontrolled Substance
Artist: Inspectah Deck
Info: vinyl / 1999, Hip Hop
Label: Loud Records RH065
Release: Blue
2023 VMP reissue, remastered. Comes with record commentary by Stephen Potter. Gorgeous cover, gorgeous record, great album!
The Documentary
Artist: The Game
Info: vinyl / 2005, Hip Hop
Label: Interscope Records RH061
Release: Red
2022 VMP reissue, remastered. Comes with listening notes by Paul Thompson. These Dre beats sound so good when loud!
Tical
Artist: Method Man
Info: vinyl / 1994, Hip Hop
Label: Def Jam RH023
Release: Gold & Black Galaxy
2019 VPM reissue, remastered. Crisp and clear quality.
Enema Of The State
Artist: Blink-182
Info: vinyl / 1999, Pop Punk
Label: Geffen Records 602455437471
Release: Clear
Limited edition clear vinyl part of the 'HMV 1921 2021 100th Anniversary' celebration. A classic album to have in the collection.
Speak Now (Taylor's Version)
Artist: Taylor Swift
Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Label: Republic Records 2448438065
Release: Violet Marbled
Was supposed to be the Orchid Marbled version but ended up with Violet Marbeled. Oh well.
Liquid Swords
Artist: Genius / GZA
Info: vinyl / 1995, Hip Hop
Label: Geffen B0023742-01
Release: Standard Black
Reissue. I've been after a copy of Liquid Swords for a long time. This is my favourite of the Wu solo releases.
Greatest Hits: My Prerogative
Artist: Britney Spears
Info: vinyl / 2023, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Label: Jive
Release: Cream
Limited Edition, Reissue, Cream.
In The Zone
Artist: Britney Spears
Info: vinyl / 2003, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Label: Jive
Release: Blue
Limited Edition, Reissue, Blue.
Britney
Artist: Britney Spears
Info: vinyl / 2001, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Label: Jive
Release: Yellow
Limited Edition, Reissue, Yellow.
Oops!...I Did It Again
Artist: Britney Spears
Info: vinyl / 2000, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Label: Jive
Release: Purple
Limited Edition, Reissue, Purple.
Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
Artist: Ol' Dirty Bastard
Info: vinyl / 2023, Hip Hop
Label: Rhino Records, Elektra GET51295
Release: Picture Disc RPD1
Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered.
Endless Summer Vacation
Artist: Miley Cyrus
Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Alt-Pop
Label: Columbia
Release: Standard Black, Red, Crystal Clear, Limited Edition White
Like a sucker I picked up each variation of this record. Three from the Miley store and one from a local for their "Limited Edition" variant.
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
Artist: Raekwon
Info: vinyl / 1995, Hip Hop
Label: Get On Down GET51295
Release: Purple Translucent, Purple Marble
2022 Release with two different purple vinyl LPs.
Wu-Tang Forever
Artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Info: vinyl / 1997, Hip Hop
Label: Loud Records, RCA
Release: Standard Black
4 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, 180g.
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Artist: Wu-Tang Clan
Info: vinyl / 1993, Hip Hop
Label: RCA, Loud Records
Release: Standard Black
2016, 180 gram reissue.
III - Temples Of Boom
Artist: Cypress Hill
Info: vinyl / 1995, Hip Hop
Label: Ruffhouse Records, Columbia
Release: Standard Black
2017, 180 gram reissue.
M.A.D / Lyrics Of My Life
Artist: D12
Info: vinyl / 2005, Hip Hop
Label: Iron Fist Records IRFT60299
Release: Standard Black
Found in an antique store that also stocks records in Greytown.
How Come / American Psycho
Artist: D12
Info: vinyl / 2004, Hip Hop
Label: Shady Records
Release: Standard Black
Found in an antique store that also stocks records in Greytown.
What Has Been Blessed Cannot Be Cursed
Artist: Conway The Machine x Big Ghost
Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW133
Release: In My Soul 328/500
In My Soul variant limited to 500 copies. The third collab between Conway & Big Ghost. Red Beams goes hard.
Based On A True Story
Artist: Fat Freddys Drop
Info: vinyl / 2005, Electronic, Dub
Label: The Drop DRP007
Release: Standard Black
A certified Aotearoa classic. Listening to the album front to back takes you on a journey. Enjoy it.
Betty
Artist: Ainslie Allen
Info: vinyl / 2021, Folk, Country
Label:
Release: Hot Pink
Local artist, lovely album.
WAP
Artist: Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: Atlantic
Release: Clear
Vinyl is the best due to its warm sound and the smooth way it conveys analog recordings. The subtle imperfections such as crackling and popping add to the listening experience, making it my preferred medium for listening to Wet Ass Pussy.
Shit On You
Artist: D12
Info: vinyl / 2000, Hip Hop
Label: Shady Records RWK292
Release: Standard Black
Includes I Remember - Dedication To Whitey Ford, an absolute banger diss track. Cover artwork by Skam.
Fight Music
Artist: D12
Info: vinyl / 2001, Hip Hop
Label: Shady Records
Release: Standard Black
Lifted from the debut album 'Devils Night'. Includes the track Words Are Weapons and a D12 Freestyle.
Sing For The Moment
Artist: Eminem
Info: vinyl / 2003, Hip Hop
Label: Shady Records
Release: Standard Black
Includes the track Rabbit Run. Has instructions for how to get polyphonic ringtons of the track on the back cover.
Expert In A Dying Field
Artist: The Beths
Info: vinyl / 2022, Rock
Label: Ivy League Records IVY831
Release: Hot Pink
Purchased at their September show at the Opera House, Wellington.
Super What?
Artist: Czarface & MF Doom
Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop
Label: Silver Age SIL015
Release: Standard Black
Iconic team up. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
Every Hero Needs A Villain
Artist: Czarface
Info: vinyl / 2015, Hip Hop
Label: Brick Records BRK153
Release: Standard Black
Great second album from Czarface. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
Good Kid, M.A.A.d City
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: TDE
Release: Clear Milky Translucent
180g, 10th Anniversary Edition. A short film by Kendrick Lamar.
The Eminem Show
Artist: Eminem
Info: vinyl / 2002, Hip Hop
Label: Aftermath Entertainment
Release: Standard Black
Certified classic. Reissue. Double LP, insert includes lyrics and linear notes.
The Missing Bricks
Artist: Conway The Machine
Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW109
Release: Standard Black 512/700
Collection of records that were unable to have samples cleared for Conway's official releases.
Wairunga
Artist: Fat Freddy's Drop
Info: vinyl / 2021, Dub, Soul-Jazz
Label: The Drop DRP030
Release: Standard Black
180 grams. A beautiful album. Recorded live in Maraetotara at Wairunga on 16 March 2021.
La Maquina
Artist: Conway The Machine
Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW105
Release: Lila 531/1000
Limited to 1000 copies on Lila coloured vinyl.
The Odd Czar Against Us
Artist: Czarface
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: Silver Age SIL013
Release: Standard Black
Standard black release. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
Czarface Meets Ghostface
Artist: Czarface & Ghostface
Info: vinyl / 2019, Hip Hop
Label: Silver Age SIL007
Release: Standard Black
Standard black release. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
#1's
Artist: Mariah
Info: vinyl / 2022, R&B
Label: Columbia
Release: Standard Black
Record Store Day 2022 exclusive release of the original 1998 release. 7050 copies. Includes the track Fantasy featuing ODB.
Czarmageddon
Artist: Czarface
Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop
Label: Silver Age SIL022
Release: Standard Black
Released on Record Store Day 2022.
Ironman
Artist: Ghostface Killah
Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop
Label: Music On Vinyl MOVLP1451
Release: Blue & Red Translucent 1258/4000
Classic album. 180 gram audiophile vinyl. Deluxe heavyweight gatefold sleeve with leather laminate. 25th Anniversary edition of 4000 numbered copies.
Friday Forever
Artist: Everything Is Recorded
Info: vinyl / 2020, Electronic, Hip Hop
Label: XL Recordings XL1016
Release: Standard Black
Dope album. 03:15 AM / Caviar goes hard.
The Time Of Our Lives
Artist: Miley Cyrus
Info: vinyl / 2021, Pop Rock
Label: Hollywood Records
Release: Purple Splatter
Urban Outfitters exclusive release. Limited edition puriple splattered white vinyl.
Navigator
Artist: Che Fu
Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop
Label: Sony Music
Release: Pounamu Green
A pioneer of Aotearoa Hip Hop. 20th Anniversary Pounamu Green Vinyl version. Features only 12 of the original 15 from the CD release. Missing Rootsman, Interlude 2, and The Natural.
Love & Disrespect
Artist: Elemeno P
Info: vinyl / 2021, Rock
Label: Universal Music New Zealand
Release: Standard Black
Top local band from my youth. Their music was never released on vinyl at the time so 3 of their albums were pressed and released in 2021. Includes insert with lyrics and notes from the band members.
Fearless (Taylor's Version)
Artist: Taylor Swift
Info: vinyl / 2021, Pop Country
Label: Republic Records
Release: Gold
Heavy. 6 panel, triple gatefold jacket with 3 gold coloured records. Lots of music.
Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
Artist: Mark Ronson Feat: Miley Cyrus
Info: vinyl / 2019, Electronic Pop
Label: RCA
Release: Standard Black
ABSOLUTE BANGER. Record Store Day 2019. Limited to 1500 copies.
The Studio Recordings Part 2
Artist: Fly My Pretties
Info: vinyl / 2020, Rock
Label: Loop LPV092
Release: Standard Black
Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of musicians originally from Wellington, New Zealand who are known for coming together to record live albums, in various locations in New Zealand. Purchased this at one of their live shows in 2020.
The Studio Recordings Part 1
Artist: Fly My Pretties
Info: vinyl / 2019, Rock
Label: Loop LPV089
Release: Standard Black
Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of musicians originally from Wellington, New Zealand who are known for coming together to record live albums, in various locations in New Zealand. Purchased this at one of their live shows in 2020. Feautres the song Singing In My Soul, a special one for my wife and I.
No One Mourns The Wicked
Artist: Conway The Machine x Big Ghost
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW076
Release: Standard Black 220/500
Black record, limited Edition, numbered. First collab between Conway & Big Ghost. Red Beams goes hard.
LULU
Artist: Conway The Machine & The Alchemist
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: ALC Black ALC5024
Release: ALC Version 855/1000
ALC Records varient. Includes original album + instrumentals.
The Marshall Mathers LP
Artist: Eminem
Info: vinyl / 2000, Hip Hop
Label: Aftermath Entertainment
Release: Standard Black
Certified classic. 180 gram reissue.
Plastic Hearts
Artist: Miley Cyrus
Info: vinyl / 2020, Pop Rock
Label: RCA
Release: Standard Black
ABSOLUTE BANGER. My most listened to album from 2020-2022.
The Legacy
Artist: DMX
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: Def Jam
Release: Red
Compilation, Limited Edition, Red Vinyl. Black Friday RSD exclusive; first time on vinyl. Includes censored version of Slippin'.
If It Bleeds It Can Be Killed
Artist: Conway The Machine x Big Ghost
Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW095
Release: 1000 Corpses Black 412/480
Limited Edition, Numbered. Second collab between Conway & Big Ghost. Red Beams goes hard.
Music To Be Murdered By
Artist: Eminem
Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop
Label: Shady Records
Release: Red w/ Black Splatter
Pre-ordered on release day. This is an alternate cover splatter vinyl that was available exclusively on his website for a limited time. Lock It Up goes hard.
Tickets To My Downfall
Artist: Machine Gun Kelly
Info: vinyl / 2020, Pop Punk
Label: Bad Boy Entertainment
Release: Standard Black
Original album cover varient. What a bop. I exercise my right to seperate the music from the artist in the context of listen to this record. Part of the Travis Barker Pop Punk revival movement.
The Plugs I Met
Artist: Benny The Butcher
Info: vinyl / 2019, Hip Hop
Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW041
Release: Standard Black 404/1500
The album was released in July 2019 while I was travelling Europe. The vinyl pre-sale went on the De Rap Winkel website while I was at the Glastonbury music festival 2019, sitting by the Glastonbury sign and looking over the festival. It was great that I was in the correct time zone when a Griselda project went up for sale.
Kamikaze
Artist: Eminem
Info: vinyl / 2018, Hip Hop
Label: Shady Records
Release: Red Camouflage
They sent me two copies. One to enjoy, one to collect.