How much is the Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here album worth?
An original, still-sealed copy of Pink Floyd’s 1975 album ‘Wish You Were Here’ recently sold on eBay for the astonishing price of $1,775.00 British Pounds, which comes out to $2753.20 in U.S. Dollars.
Why is 180 gram vinyl better?
180 gram vinyl records are stronger and more durable, so they tend to last longer and resist breakage. Because they are stronger, 180 gram vinyl records also resist warping better than records of conventional weight. (Warped, or bent, records can distort the music pressed upon them and cause the stylus to jump/skip.)
Who is on the cover of Wish You Were Here?
On the front, there are two men in suits shaking hands, one of them on fire. Ronnie Rondell and Danny Rogers were the stunt men hired for the cover, and the high winds that day caused Rondell to lose his eyebrows and moustache. Considering it was the ’70s, it was probably a pretty great moustache, too.
Are old vinyl records worth any money?
The average eBay selling price for vinyl records is around $15, though vinyl record values vary significantly: from 50 cents to $50 or more. You need to do some research to determine exactly how much your vinyl records are worth.
Can a record be too heavy?
If you’re tracking force is too heavy this means the stylus is pushing down too hard on the record. You’re likely to hear more distortion and, in some cases, it can damage the record.
Is new vinyl as good as old vinyl?
Usually, if the master tapes are in good working order and have been looked after over the years, the best vinyl reissues will come from the original master recordings. These can sound just as good as the original pressings.
Is Syd Barrett death?
Roger Keith “Syd” Barrett (6 January 1946 – 7 July 2006) was an English singer, songwriter, and musician who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd in 1965….
| Syd Barrett | |
|---|---|
| Died | 7 July 2006 (aged 60) Cambridge, England |
| Genres | Psychedelic pop acid rock experimental rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician singer songwriter |
How did Pink Floyd split?
Waters had left Pink Floyd to establish a solo career following the group’s 1983 album The Final Cut, and considered his departure in 1985 to mark the end of the band. Gilmour and Mason disagreed, resulting in the final break in a badly frayed relationship.