I have a re-issued copy of 'Brain Salad Surgery' by ELP on vinyl that still has its wrapping and seal intact after ten years of sitting in my vinyl collection. Is the time right to break the seal and listen for the first time in many years...???
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Break the seal
I have a re-issued copy of 'Brain Salad Surgery' by ELP on vinyl that still has its wrapping and seal intact after ten years of sitting in my vinyl collection. Is the time right to break the seal and listen for the first time in many years...???
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Go on.
Do it.
You know you want to.
You should have done it years ago, when you acquired it.
I hope the pressing is good and the vinyl flat.
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Is it worth decent money as a collectible or rarity? If not, then maybe don't open the seal.....
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Did you buy to collect or listen If listen then open the seal place on TT and enjoy
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I guess it's all turning a bit OCD as I would just love to spin it and listen once again to 'Welcome back my friends...' but it means breaking the seal on a ten year old album. It's like Tutankhamun all over again. Might it be cursed...???
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I'm not sure, it was so long ago. I bought it from a place in Brighton in 2000 whilst on a break away from home. I bought a shedload of vinyl at the same time (I had money in those days) !Originally Posted by John
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Its on sale on Amazon for forty five quid brand new. I must have paid around twelve quid. Its gotta be worth it just for that sleeve...!
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I can't help but break the seals
I've picked up 2 sealed factory issue reel to reels lately and had to open both to hear what they sounded likeI had both of them on vinyl / CD already, but curiosity got the best of me. Just go for it!
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Thanks Beechwoods, I just know its gonna happen at some point...
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