Many thanks for the info and the link. I've just been looking at the CD on that site you linked me to. Quite a reasonable price as you say. Well, as no vinyl records were issued of this score, it looks like I'll be buying myself this CD after all in the near future.

All the Best from
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David.

david_rayner, October 30, 2006; 5:01 PM

Hi, looking over a lot of old posts. I would have e-mailed you, but it is not posted. I was wondering why you prefer vinyl over cds. I really would like to know. Its been years since I used a turntable, and I really cant remember the sound quality vs. cd Thanks, Linda

dspin24358, May 13, 2007; 11:30 PM

Hi, Linda, that’s simple. Like a lot of people in my age group, I grew up with vinyl and for me, vinyl will always equate with records. I have many vintage vinyl 45 rpm single and LP soundtrack scores in my collection and by comparison, a small amount of CD’s, which I will only buy if the particular soundtrack has never been issued on 45; EP or LP. If it has, I will eventually track down the disc.

I never really took to CD’s. It’s a sentimental thing, really. I like to see the record on the turntable and put the stylus down into the groove as I have always done. Also, the sleeve notes on an LP cover are far bigger and easier to read than their tiny CD cover equivalent, for which you often need a strong magnifying glass.

There are also many soundtracks from old films that were released on vinyl at the time of the film’s original release that will never see the light of day as a CD release. I feel so strongly about this, that if I had the money, I would have certain film soundtracks (themes especially) that I have on CD, transferred to vinyl, so that I could have the music on a “proper” record. Many people also think that the frequency range on a well recorded and well pressed LP or single is far greater than its CD equivalent. Best Wishes from David.

david_rayner, May 14, 2007; 5:48 AM