Bought my first new audiophile LP...back it goes

The Classic Records 200g vinyl is developing quite a reputation and it's not a good one. I've bought some of the Speaker's Corners and Sundazed and been quite happy (well, as happy as you can be spending that kind of money for a record), but generally, I'd just rather buy used for considerably less money and take my chances if it's older music. Even at $10 each, you can buy 4 records to get one decent pressing which will probably be better than the re-issue anyway. Obviously, no way to buy older versions of new music, though, which is your situation here.

Grant,
All too common unfortunately. The 200 gram vinyl and those distributed by Classic records Quiex SV-P really seem to be the worst. I just sent back my new Diana Krall to A-S and my Norah Jones.."Not too late" back to Elusive.

The Norah J LP was nosiy from the start ALL the way through..The Krall was the worst I'd ever seen a "new" record look and sound. marks and streaks everywhere, fingerprints that cant be removed,The very outer edge of the record was sharp as a knife and was not smoothed. Seems like there is very little to no QC done at all.

However the good new is that not all of the Audiophile vinyl is that way. For a real treat, check out LP's from Stockfisch, Mapleshade and other quality labels.

check this link too..

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1170766884&openmine&zzKehut&4&5#Kehut

Ken

vinyl is what is always was..a hit and miss deal

I've heard of brand new LPs having fingerprints on them, apparently from people in the production facility. A stain would seem a bit much though. Maybe somebody at the factory spilled their Starbuck's latte on it :)

I have purchased about 150 new "audiophile" pressings in the past two years and have had to return 8, which were very quickly exchanged. I really like the 180gm the most. I have perhaps had better luck than most of the previous posters, my Prarie Winds is as quiet as a CD. I would give it another try and make sure you purchase from someone who will gladly take it back in return.