Customer Reviews

It's a Vinyl World After All

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4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(2)

 

 

Well, I was a big fan of Michael Fremers last DVD, so for me this was a must have. This time around he delves into further untouched aspects of this fun hobby of vinyl records. (and I don't even have a turntable...yet) He covers how records are made with trips to pressing plants, and shows how the laquers are plated, records pressed and packaged, and an exstensive discusion on how to clean records and the materials and equipment used. He also gets into some basics of record collecting, why people do it, and what some of the things people look for. It's always entertaining and educational as well. If you don't have his first video, buy that one first. This one is really in addition to the material covered in the first DVD.

The reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 was because of the production quility. At times the video quality isn't quite what the last disk was. (Older footage not considered) I also always wanted to see his personal stereo, and have him play something on it, but he doesn't play any actual music because he says he doesn't have permission to...So why not get permission to? Music is what it's all about right? I the first disk, he at least shows you his turntable. A worthwhile buy though, and educational even if you don't own a turntable yourself. Vinyl is making a comeback!

This is a man obviously obsessed with vinyl records, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I am a fan of vinyl myself, and was interested in learning something about cleaning and preserving my vinyl collection. However, while well-intentioned, this disc provided almost no useful information. He did provide some info on the storage units he was using, which I thought was useful, and he also explained how older records get that white ring on the outside of the album sleeve (packing them in too tight). But outside of that, there were very few real recommendations on the cleaning process, just a lot of rambling around; it was almost painful to watch. His presentation reminded me of Phil Hartman's portrayal of an anal obsessive lunch bag collector on Saturday Night Live. Not recommended.

I was dubious at first. What could he include in this disc that wasn't in the first DVD? Turns out, a lot. In fact, I might recommend THIS disc FIRST!

Why? Because the first disc has great stuff about turntable setup, that really helps lots more than a written description. But most new users are going to start with a turntable that already has the cartridge included -- so these setup steps are largely for more advanced vinyl lovers. They are important and you should get both discs eventually. But start with the second one, this one.

Why? This disc has the critical stuff related to cleaning and playing and storing records. This is important for everyone, especially people who are new to vinyl, or haven't been into it for a while, or never stopped but are willing to learn something new.

And, of course, there are also segments about record production, just like the first edition. The facets of production covered here might very well be more interesting for a novice than the first DVD.

Both discs are very good and contain information you wont see in any other videos about vinyl. But if you are only getting one, get this one.

I received this title yesterday and watched it last night. I'm a born-again vinyl fan, not having touched a record from my childhood until about a year ago, and now I can't get enough of it. This DVD taught me a lot, not only about the manufacturing process, but also about cleaning, handling, collecting, researching and just enjoying the format that wouldn't die.

Michael Fremer is very entertaining, he's an industry expert who everybody in the business and hobby recognizes, and he's great at sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm for vinyl.

I am curious as to why if a true analog guru this shoulda have been recorded in 8 MM film. Not a DIGITAL format. Ya can't push analog on digital, it's like 2 opposite forces coming to a conflict. And selling it on Amazon which is accessed digitally, it's like caught in a self hating vortex. I'm convinced it's not a vinyl world. Found this dvd to be useless, zero knowledge obtained, nothing different than what would come with a good TT, instruction book, or phono cartridge. It's almost for someone who is clueless, as this is such base info, why bother. Don't waste your money like I did. And there is no satisfaction guarantee, MF refuses to refund my money. Yet he profits from it, but says he didn't sell it!?? It's as bizarre as his thoughts, and imaginary things he claims. Buy a good meal instead of this drivel. I WANT A REFUND! LEARNED NOTHING. All he does is tell you the stuff that comes in an instruction manual with any decent TT. What a sham. Save your money. Man was I hoodwinked.