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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #musicsky #vinyl #spin Michael Jackson - Off the Wall

A close-up of an Audio-Technica turntable with a wooden plinth and a spinning black vinyl record. The tonearm and cartridge are in focus, with the stylus appearing to be engaged with the record. The platter has a reflective silver edge, and a record weight is visible on top. The turntable is placed on a vintage-style wooden surface with metal rivets.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

Two printed inserts featuring geometric artwork inspired by Egyptian pyramids, palm trees, and a sun. The designs spell out "PINK FLOYD" using stylized letters integrated into the artwork. One has a blue background, while the other has a muted color scheme.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon

Alt text: A folded poster featuring an artistic rendering of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The image has a surreal color scheme, with a purple sky and a textured, bluish foreground. The three pyramids stand prominently against the sky, with their surfaces appearing almost crystalline or metallic. The folds in the poster create visible creases across the image.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975 Eagles Greatest Hits Volume 2

A vinyl record is spinning on a turntable with a wooden base, positioned on an ornate table with a dark metal-framed mirror in the background. The record sleeve of "Eagles – Their Greatest Hits: Volumes 1 & 2" leans against the mirror, reflecting the room’s light. A tube amplifier sits next to the turntable, and part of a speaker is visible on the right side.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975 Eagles Greatest Hits Volume 2

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975 Eagles Greatest Hits Volume 2

1. First image: A printed insert displaying the Eagles' discography is propped against a mirror. The black and white design features album covers arranged in a timeline format, including "Eagles" (1972), "Desperado" (1973), "On The Border" (1974), "One of These Nights" (1975), "Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975" (1976), and "Hotel California" (1976). The layout includes a curved design element with dotted patterns.

2. Second image: Another section of the Eagles' discography insert, highlighting later albums and solo projects. It includes "But Seriously, Folks" by Joe Walsh (1978), "The Long Run" (1979), "Eagles Live" (1980), "There Goes The Neighborhood" by Joe Walsh (1981), "No Fun Allowed" by Glenn Frey (1982), and "I Can't Stand Still" by Don Henley (1982). The layout follows the same black and white aesthetic with a mix of album covers and text.

First image: A printed insert displaying the Eagles' discography is propped against a mirror. The black and white design features album covers arranged in a timeline format, including "Eagles" (1972), "Desperado" (1973), "On The Border" (1974), "One of These Nights" (1975), "Eagles Greatest Hits 1971-1975" (1976), and "Hotel California" (1976). The layout includes a curved design element with dotted patterns.

2. Second image: Another section of the Eagles' discography insert, highlighting later albums and solo projects. It includes "But Seriously, Folks" by Joe Walsh (1978), "The Long Run" (1979), "Eagles Live" (1980), "There Goes The Neighborhood" by Joe Walsh (1981), "No Fun Allowed" by Glenn Frey (1982), and "I Can't Stand Still" by Don Henley (1982). The layout follows the same black and white aesthetic with a mix of album covers and text.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Prince and the Revolution - Live 1985 Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY

A printed booklet or insert from the album, with the quote "My Name is Prince... And I've come 2 play with U..." written in gold script at the top. Below the quote, there is a detailed write-up about the Purple Rain tour and the Live album recording, featuring reflections from band members and historical context.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Prince and the Revolution - Live 1985 Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY

Another album sleeve variation, featuring a close-up of Prince during a live performance. He is shirtless, bathed in purple stage lighting, and playing his guitar with an intense, focused expression. The title "Prince and the Revolution Live" appears in the same gold and multicolored lettering.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Billy Joel - 52nd Street

An album insert from 52nd Street displaying five separate photographs of musicians and the producer. The top left image shows Doug Stegmeyer playing a bass guitar. The top right image features Liberty DeVitto behind a drum set. The center image portrays producer Phil Ramone wearing a dark shirt, holding a small box. The bottom left image captures a saxophone player with his instrument, and the bottom right image features a guitarist with curly hair, wearing a vest, and playing an electric guitar.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

😂 Yes, from a record store filled with such vinyl 🤣 The very start of side one has a Duke's of Hazard style jump for the stylus, have to skip that. 😬

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Prince and the Revolution Live 1985 Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY

An album sleeve featuring Prince in a white ruffled outfit, playing a yellow guitar during a live performance. His signature curly hair and dramatic expression are visible. The title "Prince and the Revolution Live" appears in gold with "Live" written in a mix of red, purple, and gold.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Here are some popular vinyl albums that famously featured backwards playing content—either intentional "backmasking" by the artist or messages discovered when playing the record in reverse:

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Nina Simone - Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club

A close-up of a high-end Audio-Technica turntable with a wooden base and silver accents, playing a black vinyl record. The tonearm, fitted with a braided cable and a cartridge, is engaged with the record. A record weight with a red and black design sits on top of the spinning vinyl. The turntable is placed on an ornate wooden and metal stand, with a brown leather chair visible in the background.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Prince and the Revolution Live 1985 Carrier Dome in Syracuse, NY

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory John Coltrane - Blue Note 1577 Blue Train The Complete Masters Stereo 33 rpm

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Also, one side has a really bad oscillation that had to happen in the lacquer cutting or vinyl pressing process.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky Billy Joel - 52nd Street

The back cover of Billy Joel's 52nd Street album features a photograph of Billy Joel sitting on a mustard-yellow couch, wearing a checkered blazer, jeans, and white sneakers. He holds a trumpet in his hands and has a contemplative expression. To his right is a large speaker. The upper left side of the cover includes a list of musicians and production credits in black text on a white background.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky #blackhistory Nina Simone - Jazz As Played In An Exclusive Side Street Club

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #musicsky #spin Luther Vandross - The Night I Fell In Love

A close-up of an Audio-Technica turntable with a wooden finish, playing a black vinyl record. The tonearm and stylus are engaged with the record, and a record weight stabilizer is on top. The turntable is placed on a vintage-style wooden and metal surface.

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

#VinylCommunity #vinyl #spin #musicsky #BlackSky Anita Baker - Giving You the Best That I Got

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Charles Erick @ewmpsi.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

So, I was in the store today and just on a whim, I passed by a vinyl album section and a 50th Anniversary "The Dark Side of the Moon" was on the shelf. I said what heck, I'll pick it up see how it sounds against the one I've posted here. Thread 🧵...

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