Post #19395 by tikivixen on Mon, Jan 13, 2003 9:36 PM

I agree, people are MUCH too blase about this sort of thing nowadays. Obviously not around here, though. :)

For what it's worth, I completely agree about obscure, out of print LPs. (And for that matter, CDs often go out of print too--I don't think that should mean no one can enjoy the music that's on them until some company decides to issue them again.)

I do believe such LP appreciation could possibly even bring about reissues and ultimately benefit the artist and/or their heirs someday; in any case, if it's not in print and it's good, I will try to revive interest in it by sharing it.

Also...it's a question of economics. This is where the question really gets difficult for me. Music, art in general, is food for the spirit. If I have a friend who's broke, I mean STONE broke, do I tell them, no you can't tape that album or CD of mine even though you love it so much and it makes you happy? Do I tell them, nope, you gotta eat Top Ramen this week and buy it yerself? I can't do that, personally. I let 'em tape it.

There are those who've done similar kindnesses for me in times of need, I must say. But...when I've got the dough, I goes out and buys the loot for myself!!

Oof.