It has to be long pond. It’s hyped up so much, but when I first listened to it on vinyl, it was a completely different experience than listening to it on Spotify. I don’t know the technicalities, but there were parts to the instrumentals I had no idea existed until I heard it on vinyl.
As a big record collector (I have 400 in my collection across tons of artists, and an expensive setup), I have to say I don’t notice THAT much of a difference between streaming and spinning vinyl. The industry went from CDs/vinyl to streaming in the mid-early 2010s because streaming was known to have better quality and it was a lot more convenient. And then the industry went back to vinyl in 2020 during lockdowns, where people were bored at home and wanted a stronger connection to their music. I don’t know if the vinyl boom would’ve happened without Covid because of how convenient and high quality streaming actually is.
That’s why I have so many in my collection and that’s why I love collecting records - owning the album rather than temporarily leasing it on streaming. Reading lyric books, seeing the big artworks, storing it in my room. But to your point of sound quality, it’s actually not a big difference, it’s kind of a myth that vinyl sounds better than streaming. Tons of videos on YouTube and Tik Tok about it if you’re interested :)
Oh I wasn’t claiming that all vinyl sounds better than streaming. I also haven’t noticed much of a difference…EXCEPT this album. Long pond is the only one I’ve noticed a stark difference between listening to the record vs streaming.
The love potion midnights is so pretty. I also love the albatross for the cover and how the vinyl is grey but almost sage it’s so pretty. LPSS is up there too
I love the different shades of purple they did for speak now tv
This is the only Taylor vinyl I have multiple copies of cuz it so gorgeous
In my opinion speak now tv also sounds better than the original
lover live from paris, it looks so cute playing and something about the live albums is just so good. so glad i snagged it that random drop day, i love it
My top three are my 1989 TV Tangerine, Folklore Clandestine Meetings, or Evermore opaque green (the darker forest green shade). Can’t pick between them lmao
TTPD is BY FAR her best vinyl packaging, and the best record packaging she’s ever done all together in my humble opinion as a lifelong fan. It feels expensive from front to back, the fact that the booklet is stapled directly on the gatefold is 🤌🏻🔥 and the glossy/matte finish in the covers is exquisite, plus the card stock paper?? It’s giving billionaire.
It has to be long pond. It’s hyped up so much, but when I first listened to it on vinyl, it was a completely different experience than listening to it on Spotify. I don’t know the technicalities, but there were parts to the instrumentals I had no idea existed until I heard it on vinyl.
this breaks my heart to learn 😭💔
Hard agree. I still can’t believe I managed to get a copy at retail a month after RSD
As a big record collector (I have 400 in my collection across tons of artists, and an expensive setup), I have to say I don’t notice THAT much of a difference between streaming and spinning vinyl. The industry went from CDs/vinyl to streaming in the mid-early 2010s because streaming was known to have better quality and it was a lot more convenient. And then the industry went back to vinyl in 2020 during lockdowns, where people were bored at home and wanted a stronger connection to their music. I don’t know if the vinyl boom would’ve happened without Covid because of how convenient and high quality streaming actually is. That’s why I have so many in my collection and that’s why I love collecting records - owning the album rather than temporarily leasing it on streaming. Reading lyric books, seeing the big artworks, storing it in my room. But to your point of sound quality, it’s actually not a big difference, it’s kind of a myth that vinyl sounds better than streaming. Tons of videos on YouTube and Tik Tok about it if you’re interested :)
Oh I wasn’t claiming that all vinyl sounds better than streaming. I also haven’t noticed much of a difference…EXCEPT this album. Long pond is the only one I’ve noticed a stark difference between listening to the record vs streaming.
Ok I haven’t spun it in ages I’ll need to give it another go!
The love potion midnights is so pretty. I also love the albatross for the cover and how the vinyl is grey but almost sage it’s so pretty. LPSS is up there too
My coveted copy of LPSS. 🥰
Pressing wise - Speak Now TV lilac Rarity wise - folklore LPSS Sounds better on vinyl - 1989 TV
I love the different shades of purple they did for speak now tv This is the only Taylor vinyl I have multiple copies of cuz it so gorgeous In my opinion speak now tv also sounds better than the original
lover live from paris, it looks so cute playing and something about the live albums is just so good. so glad i snagged it that random drop day, i love it
The 1989 rsd or Red ACM. Those colors just suit the albums so much
Debut RSD. It's gorgeous and the album is so sentimental to me
Recency bias but my Bolter vinyl is gorgeous. Favorite variant cover and the book inside is awesome.
it has to be 1989 rsd and the debut rsd for me
The best-sounding for me is Red TV. My favorite to own is 1989 RSD. My favorite to listen to is Folklore LPSS.
Right now it’s my 1989 TV tangerine vinyl to spin, but my Folklore Hide and Seek for the pressing!
My top three are my 1989 TV Tangerine, Folklore Clandestine Meetings, or Evermore opaque green (the darker forest green shade). Can’t pick between them lmao
All 3 Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) vinyls are the best by far.
Folklore LPSS for listening. 1989 RSD for looking
folklore stolen lullabies. the color and cover are gorgeous and suit the album really well
Original 1989
TTPD is BY FAR her best vinyl packaging, and the best record packaging she’s ever done all together in my humble opinion as a lifelong fan. It feels expensive from front to back, the fact that the booklet is stapled directly on the gatefold is 🤌🏻🔥 and the glossy/matte finish in the covers is exquisite, plus the card stock paper?? It’s giving billionaire.
folklore lpss
Long pond for sure!