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That is an INTENSE record. I didn’t know it was considered an underground classic either. Bought it out of the used bins for a few bucks a couple of years ago, amazed by who was involved as listed on the back.

I don't know about Celluloid, but there's some LPs and vinyl promo singles on Axiom. Looking through that label on discogs now and there's some interesting albums...

No Axiom LP. The Hive Mind 45 was the first to market with vinyl, VMP's came a few months later.

Yeah, that's a good one. Are you playing the Pure Pleasure reissue or the original?

The CD can be had for around $20 these days. I think these vinyl reissues may have brought its price back down to reality, especially because Laswell also offers it as a download at his bandcamp page for $9. Now, there's also a cassette of it. that would be interesting. Probably not as crankable I'd guess.

I'm sure they'll sell all of them, but if the prices on a few of those were about 15% cheaper they'd sell a lot quicker.

My own personal aesthetic preference for the music on the album I guess. Doesn't happen like that all the time, and even though there's a digital step on this one vinyl just seems to fit. And I love 45s. Used to DJ, have a lot of reggae and hip hop 12" & 7" singles and so flipping 45s doesn't bother me. If I really like what I'm playing I can't sit down anyway (which annoys the hell out of my dog).

For sure, agreed 100%. It's just that the sentiment expressed there kind of made the rounds to where it seemed consensus was that Hive Mind's efforts were low quality which I just don't think is true. I'm hoping VMP reissues that 33. this is one title that I would double dip for on LP.

Yep. I just don't get some of the heat this Hive Mind set got from the VMP reddit page in terms of SQ critique. Would've loved to have gotten a copy of that 33 too with the original cover.

This Evidence CD has good sound and this is a great session.

From '77. I sense a good amount of Lee Perry Black Ark production inspiration on this one.

Man, those JM performances with Hicks & Gilmore (and Sproles!) are fantastic. They only did one studio album right? And none of these live sets exist on media other than video???

Tony = always crankable!

Ask the Ages: the 2x45rpm set from Hive Mind. Sound is excellent. Read some poor reviews on discogs and the VMP subreddit but I don't find any faults with this mastering or pressing because I get totally lost in the music when I play this. It says "Play Loud" on the cover, and indeed that is good advice.

This is brilliant stuff, inspired playing and good sound.

Same here. For a studio album that time is perfect

There's probably an equal balance of insight/info with trash, but it's pretty active regardless. Nice to see enthusiastic younger musicians and listeners from all over the world talk about this music.

The online equivalent of the used bins really seems to inflate prices. If you ran across one of these CDs at your local it likely would be under $10.

I'm surprised that Vick LP is still in print. I thought it's popularity would've had it sold out by now...speaking of which I'm betting that Rouse LP on preorder right now goes quickly.

Yeah, it's really difficult for me to budget for LPs at $35+ if it's basically the same as a cheaper CD alternative. I love what PP is doing and have a few of those Strata East records but was able to pick them up cheaper than retail. I'm not into LPs for strictly audiophile reasons (as I don't consider myself one), and I would pick this up for around $25 no problem. So here I am, a cheapskate waiting for a sale. I listened to Steadfast and felt the same as you did. If I were to get one of these, it would be Hells Bells.

Dexter's One Flight Up & Hill's Passing Ships have to be set up as huge sellers within this line. Both are preorder right now. Anyone going in for them? I have Passing Ships on CD so may skip that one. But I don't have OFU in any format, but frequently stream and love Tanya. Betting that's going to sound really good on this reissue.

Frank Wess is a badass flautist and this album has some nice cuts of him demonstrating that.

Been a long time since this thread was started (gotta love how much product B&N used to actually carry!), but Pure Pleasure reissued his Strata East records Hells Bells and the solo Steadfast. I really dig Hells Bells but those PP LPs carry a premium price tag so I haven't picked it up yet. Wondering if there's really much of a difference between that LP and the Charly CD since that LP is likely not AAA. Or hells bells, maybe I'll just keep streaming it.