Author Topic: Keeping original vs. reissue (Read 775 times)

Spody Ody · « **on:** April 12, 2010, 04:33:52 PM »

I'm at a point, money-wise, where I can't keep both the original and reissue of an album; need to trim down and such. However, I'm at a loss of which is the best sell. If I keep the original it appreciates but I listen to it so it depreciates. Kinda depends on how much demand there is at a later date. Selling the reissue means I get hardly any money, maybe as much as I paid for it, but it's unlikely it will appreciate as the years wear on.

Ideally, it'd be keep them both and only listen to the reissue but ain't gonna happen. I mean, what's the real-life chance of a bear market in this kind of economical windfall? Discuss.

TTT · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:35:07 PM »

the real life answer is you should give me all the records you do not listen to.

jeffj · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2010, 04:59:09 PM »

180g reissue better when original was RCA dynaflex

Torrent · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2010, 05:07:12 PM »

I Wanted to get the Ohsees Masters bedroom on ITR.....but it's only a reissue.

NoobsandPanties · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2010, 08:05:21 PM »

Re-issues always seemed sorta of a retarded collecting thing to me. Sure they will appreciate but for a feeling of getting the real thing, you gotta go original. Always. And if you wanna listen to the stuff, try http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3.

NeatNeatNeat Records · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2010, 09:23:32 PM »

I've always had a problem with this too. Like, DEVO. I have all of the originals, yet I'm still tempted to buy the color reissues. Why? Or the Sonic Youth reissues that are going to happen. I don't know if I feel I need to collect them, or I'm looking for better sound quality. But I still NEED the original. What the hell is wrong with me?