|
|
Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2018 13:57:24 GMT
I had a bit of a result yesterday.  For years I have been using two Penguin Stereo Record Guides as superb references for buying early classical vinyl. They are dated from 1975 and 1979.  But I've just bought two further editions from '82 and 84 that both contain vinyl - I mistakenly thought there were no more vinyl editions ... Really looking forward to getting my hands on these. I can't see any more editions that feature vinyl, but if anyone knows differently please let me know!!   |
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on May 3, 2018 16:23:02 GMT
I have them both, Jules. I also have an American guide (NPR) which features some different recordings, all good to have.
|
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on May 3, 2018 16:29:39 GMT
What's the American one, Martin? This is my other reference - a French guide of which there are a number of editions. So far it has proved as reliable as the Penguin and uses the same scoring system.  |
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on May 3, 2018 16:53:45 GMT
 ...only mine's the record version. |
|
|
|
Post by jandl100 on May 21, 2018 7:47:26 GMT
I used to have a full set of the Penguin guides and they were very heavily perused to aid buying decisons back in the good old days of vinyl and CD.
But with internet streaming a la Spotify and Qobuz they are just not relevant any more - I can try the music instantly at no additional costs and make my own mind up!
Quite often I found myself disagreeing with the Penguin recommendations anyway.
Jules, I've had a check and the only editions I have kept are those well into the CD era, so vinyl specifics are not mentioned. But lots of originally-LP recordings, re-issued on CD, are covered.
I dare say that I will now get rid of the ones I have kept as well - anyone interested in these? (I'm happy to send them for the cost of the postage).
Penguin Guide 2008
Penguin Guide to Bargain CDs 1998
Gramophone Classical Music Guide 2008.
|
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on May 21, 2018 8:19:22 GMT
They're still nice to reference, if only to get a guideline as to what to try first. The 1001 Classical Recordings is also another good book to sift through.  |
|
|
|
Post by julesd68 on May 21, 2018 11:07:06 GMT
I used to have a full set of the Penguin guides and they were very heavily perused to aid buying decisons back in the good old days of vinyl and CD. But with internet streaming a la Spotify and Qobuz they are just not relevant any more - I can try the music instantly at no additional costs and make my own mind up! Quite often I found myself disagreeing with the Penguin recommendations anyway. Jules, I've had a check and the only editions I have kept are those well into the CD era, so vinyl specifics are not mentioned. But lots of originally-LP recordings, re-issued on CD, are covered. I dare say that I will now get rid of the ones I have kept as well - anyone interested in these? (I'm happy to send them for the cost of the postage). Penguin Guide 2008 Penguin Guide to Bargain CDs 1998 Gramophone Classical Music Guide 2008. Thanks J but I've got five guides now and am fully sorted I think! Hope yours find a good home. I ather enjoy using mine and still find them really useful as a starting point, especially when there are a lot of versions of a particular work to sift through. For my tastes I find their recommendations pretty reliable but I will always listen to as many versions as I can be bothered with on spoti ... |
|
