Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 This is for the vinyl enthusiasts out there. As a huge fan of LZ and the Black Crowes, I love Live at the Greek. I have the TVT and Japanese CD versions, but there are two problems with the sound, IMO: 1) they're too hot; 2) there's a squealer on the CD's who absolutely ruins the listening experience whenever she appears. Why she was left so high in the mix, I can't imagine. Nonetheless, the vinyl completist in me just had to buy the LP's of this show. I'm happy to report that the squealer is largely backgrounded into the crowd noise, and the LP's are not hot. Unfortunately, the vinyl edition doesn't have the bonus songs found on the Japanese CD's, but it's worth it to have a good sounding recording of the show. Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I've searched the Forum and haven't found any mention of the superior sound quality of the LP's vs. the CD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 I found my copy on eBay although I didn't see it listed when I checked yesterday. You can also check Discogs to see if anyone has it up for sale. You might be in for sticker shock if you come across a copy. It was released on Steamhammer/SPV GmbH in case you have any overseas contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazedjeffy Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001DM9FM8/ref=tmm_vnl_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used 298 clams though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B001DM9FM8/ref=tmm_vnl_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used 298 clams though. For 298, are they going to throw in some of whatever they're smoking? I wouldn't pay anywhere near that much. Some other sites that may come through: Gemm (www.gemm.com) I haven't done business through this site, so I can't vouch for it, but they've listed Live at the Greek before. The Record Collectors Guild (http://www.recordcollectorsguild.org). This is a good place for vinyl enthusiasts anyway, but they have a "records wanted" section where members can specify what they're seeking and what they're wiling to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Good deal! I've found some really good vinyl on eBay. In addition to Live at the Greek, I came across a copy of No Quarter in spectacular condition for a reasonable price. My favorite is the serendipitous auction, however: I got my copy of the remastered TSRTS box set for $30 (!!). The seller set a very low opening bid price, and not one other person bid on it. Whoo hoo! I've been waiting a very long time to find the BBC sessions box set. The last I checked (admittedly, it's been awhile), the box set ran from $250 to $400, which is out of my budget for a single vinyl purchase. By the way, why do you need to keep Live at the Greek sealed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 13, 2013 Author Share Posted July 13, 2013 Wow--$70 for a sealed No Quarter. That's a really good price given what P/P LP's can command at this time. Yep, you're correct that sealed LP's command top price, especially among (e.g.) the eBay buying crowd. I wasn't sure if you were going for the resell value or just wanted to keep one copy in pristine condition, as some collectors do. I'd be careful, though, about paying a lot for a sealed Walking into Clarksdale. Some of them have pressing defects, rendering them effectively unlistenable (and so pretty much worthless). I should know--I have such a copy although I didn't buy it sealed. The pressing defects, by the way, can't be detected with a visual inspection. Huh--I've never seen the remastered TSRTS box set with fewer than 4 LP's. The original version has two. The next time you come across a box set with fewer than 4, could you send me a link to it by PM? As for the BBC Sessions, I occasionally see someone sell one LP from the set. I think buying them one at a time is a much cheaper strategy, although it would take a long time to come across all of them that way. I really don't need the box itself since I'm more interested in the vinyl. That is a cool story about Page--he must like the hell out of that record store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingzepp Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Best live Blues Rock album ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Sorry - I was incorrect. I have the original 2 album set but not a box. Saw a box 4 album set I will probably purchase. I am looking for the Walking into Clarksdale vinyl set and will remember what you have indicated! There is a BBC sessions on EBay but for $300 I believe. Too high for me! I bought the Westwood One Radio Concert 1988 Robert Plant live, this weekend. There is more to the Page No Quarter signing story, but will PM you on that if you are interested. Would prefer not to share here. Thanks for the guidance! Rose T Actually, TSRTS remastered vinyl box set is still available through Amazon for just under $71 (along with the Mothership box set and Them Crooked Vultures) if you're looking for an easy way to track down sealed vinyl. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplet Kick Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Damn, I really should've bought another copy of the Live at the Greek LP when it came out. Was only about €25. It does sound great but I haven't had the geeky inclination to compare to the CD - I know that screaming woman the OP refers to though. As we're getting into vinyl collecting anecdotes, I recall finding multiple copies of No Quarter in a Dublin record store. Going for, like a tenner! I was broke at the time and only bought one copy. D'OH! If only we always had retrospect before the fact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits 'n' Gravy Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 f only we always had retrospect before the fact... Yep--I didn't get back into vinyl until last summer/early fall. If I had gone back earlier, I can't imagine some of the records I could've picked up at a reasonable price that would have increased astronomically in value. Eh, que sera, sera and all that. Best live Blues Rock album ever. Flyingzepp--I checked out your playing on "I Can't Quit You" on youtube. Very nice playing indeed! As a guitar plunker, I'm a bit envious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Well good news - after losing yet another Ebay auction, I was contacted by the seller who had another sealed Live at the Greek. Bought it finally today for $124.!! Need to leave it sealed however, so I will resort to still playing the CD version.....for now. I've had that happen to me too. Will usually get an item for your final offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyingzepp Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Flyingzepp--I checked out your playing on "I Can't Quit You" on youtube. Very nice playing indeed! As a guitar plunker, I'm a bit envious! Hey thanks man! I'm alright most nights lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambeau Leap Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Best live Blues Rock album ever. I attended the first show and I will never forget it; the fullness/richness of the music being presented that night was stellar in every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomoonbeam Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 This is for the vinyl enthusiasts out there. As a huge fan of LZ and the Black Crowes, I love Live at the Greek. I have the TVT and Japanese CD versions, but there are two problems with the sound, IMO: 1) they're too hot; 2) there's a squealer on the CD's who absolutely ruins the listening experience whenever she appears. Why she was left so high in the mix, I can't imagine. Nonetheless, the vinyl completist in me just had to buy the LP's of this show. I'm happy to report that the squealer is largely backgrounded into the crowd noise, and the LP's are not hot. Unfortunately, the vinyl edition doesn't have the bonus songs found on the Japanese CD's, but it's worth it to have a good sounding recording of the show. Sorry if this has been discussed before, but I've searched the Forum and haven't found any mention of the superior sound quality of the LP's vs. the CD's. This should cheer you guys up, found this today on http://www.musictap.net/ whilst trawling for something else: "And finally, The Orchard label will reissue a rarity Live set featuring both The Black Crowes and Jimmy Page, all on vinyl LP. The 3LP set, Live At The Greek, is slated for October 22." http://www.amazon.com/Live-At-The-Greek-LP/dp/B00EZ7K58G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379254555&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=%22Page+Black+Crowes+Live+At+The+Greek+LP%22 This will, of course, only make the original release more thought after, but if yer just interested in the sounds and not the collectability this is top flight. Cheers, Indi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie0024 Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 This should cheer you guys up, found this today on http://www.musictap.net/ whilst trawling for something else: "And finally, The Orchard label will reissue a rarity Live set featuring both The Black Crowes and Jimmy Page, all on vinyl LP. The 3LP set, Live At The Greek, is slated for October 22." http://www.amazon.com/Live-At-The-Greek-LP/dp/B00EZ7K58G/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379254555&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=%22Page+Black+Crowes+Live+At+The+Greek+LP%22 This will, of course, only make the original release more thought after, but if yer just interested in the sounds and not the collectability this is top flight. Cheers, Indi You just made my day, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Have just bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Have just bought it Gorgeous! One of the very few Led Zeppelin related items that I do not have on vinyl. I might have to remedy that! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Try that one : http://www.amazon.fr/Live-Greek-Jimmy-Black-Crowes/dp/B001DM9FM8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Right on! My triple lp white vinyl just arrived today too! Sweet!! Have just bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I just watched the Live at the Greek concert, and I have to say that Jimmy was really on his game, and very faithful to the studio sound. Having some rhythm guitars in the background didn't hurt either. Ordered to copies of the limited vinyl from Amazon today. Thanks for the idea. Very reasonable: 2 copies to my door for $74. Sold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Only Way To Fly Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I really enjoyed this when it came out - When it first did I was a bit skeptical, but it didn't take long for that opinion to change. I wish these guys would have extended this project a lot longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsj Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 you watched the concert you say. was this an officeal release or bootleg version? i only found a few clips on youtube but then ihavent looiked for a long while the white vinyl is a nice package, i'm happy with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yup, that's the one. The full concert is on YouTube. Got my vinyl today from Amazon. It's gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvlz2 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 The top left hand side of my album cover does not have the sticker that says "The Classic Live Collaboration" on it, I have the sticker, but it's on the outer shrink wrap instead of the album cover itself, which I am happy about. It also doesn't have a sticker that says 3 LP anywhere on the album cover or shrink wrap which again I'm happy about. I got mine from SoundStage Direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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