Recordshelf
I am big fan of vinyl records for their unique sound quality. The warmth and richness of the audio is unparalleled by digital formats, and the smooth conveyance of analog recordings truly immerses me in the music. The added texture of the crackle and pop of the subtle imperfections only adds to the charm of listening to music on vinyl.
It’s not just the sound that makes vinyl so unique, but also the physical experience of handling the record, placing it on the turntable, and watching it spin as the music plays.
It’s a ritual that can’t be replicated with digital formats. That’s why vinyl is my go-to medium for listening to music, as it truly allows me to fully appreciate and enjoy the music.
Below is my record collection.
Table of contents
Albums
In The Zone
Artist: Britney Spears Info: vinyl / 2003, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop Label: Jive Release: Blue
Limited Edition, Reissue, Blue.
Britney
Artist: Britney Spears Info: vinyl / 2001, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop Label: Jive Release: Yellow
Limited Edition, Reissue, Yellow.
Oops!...I Did It Again
Artist: Britney Spears Info: vinyl / 2000, Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop Label: Jive Release: Purple
Limited Edition, Reissue, Purple.
Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version
Artist: Ol' Dirty Bastard Info: vinyl / 2023, Hip Hop Label: Rhino Records, Elektra GET51295 Release: Picture Disc RPD1
Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered.
Endless Summer Vacation
Artist: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Alt-Pop Label: Columbia Release: Standard Black
Sold through the official Miley Cyrus U.S. website. Standard black, this is the one I play on the record player.
Endless Summer Vacation
Artist: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Alt-Pop Label: Columbia Release: Red
Sold through the official Miley Cyrus U.S. website and marketed as Exclusive Limited Edition Endless Summer Vacation Red Vinyl.
Endless Summer Vacation
Artist: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Alt-Pop Label: Columbia Release: Crystal Clear
Sold through the official Miley Cyrus U.S. website and marketed as Exclusive Limited Edition Endless Summer Vacation Crystal Clear Vinyl.
Endless Summer Vacation
Artist: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2023, Pop, Alt-Pop Label: Columbia Release: Limited Edition White
Limited Edition White. This was available at retail stores across the world.
Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...
Artist: Raekwon Info: vinyl / 1995, Hip Hop Label: Get On Down GET51295 Release: Purple Translucent, Purple Marble
2022 Release with two different purple vinyl LPs.
Wu-Tang Forever
Artist: Wu-Tang Clan Info: vinyl / 1997, Hip Hop Label: Loud Records, RCA Release: Standard Black
4 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, 180g.
Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Artist: Wu-Tang Clan Info: vinyl / 1993, Hip Hop Label: RCA, Loud Records Release: Standard Black
2016, 180 gram reissue.
III - Temples Of Boom
Artist: Cypress Hill Info: vinyl / 1995, Hip Hop Label: Ruffhouse Records, Columbia Release: Standard Black
2017, 180 gram reissue.
What Has Been Blessed Cannot Be Cursed
Artist: Conway The Machine x Big Ghost Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW133 Release: In My Soul 328/500
In My Soul variant limited to 500 copies. The third collab between Conway & Big Ghost. Red Beams goes hard.
Based On A True Story
Artist: Fat Freddys Drop Info: vinyl / 2005, Electronic, Dub Label: The Drop DRP007 Release: Standard Black
A certified Aotearoa classic. Listening to the album front to back takes you on a journey. Enjoy it.
Betty
Artist: Ainslie Allen Info: vinyl / 2021, Folk, Country Label: Release: Hot Pink
Local artist, lovely album.
Expert In A Dying Field
Artist: The Beths Info: vinyl / 2022, Rock Label: Ivy League Records IVY831 Release: Hot Pink
Purchased at their September show at the Opera House, Wellington.
Super What?
Artist: Czarface & MF Doom Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop Label: Silver Age SIL015 Release: Standard Black
Iconic team up. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
Every Hero Needs A Villain
Artist: Czarface Info: vinyl / 2015, Hip Hop Label: Brick Records BRK153 Release: Standard Black
Great second album from Czarface. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
Good Kid, M.A.A.d City
Artist: Kendrick Lamar Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: TDE Release: Clear Milky Translucent
180g, 10th Anniversary Edition. A short film by Kendrick Lamar.
The Missing Bricks
Artist: Conway The Machine Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW109 Release: Standard Black 512/700
Collection of records that were unable to have samples cleared for Conway's official releases.
Wairunga
Artist: Fat Freddy's Drop Info: vinyl / 2021, Dub, Soul-Jazz Label: The Drop DRP030 Release: Standard Black
180 grams. A beautiful album. Recorded live in Maraetotara at Wairunga on 16 March 2021.
La Maquina
Artist: Conway The Machine Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW105 Release: Lila 531/1000
Limited to 1000 copies on Lila coloured vinyl.
The Odd Czar Against Us
Artist: Czarface Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: Silver Age SIL013 Release: Standard Black
Standard black release. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
Czarface Meets Ghostface
Artist: Czarface & Ghostface Info: vinyl / 2019, Hip Hop Label: Silver Age SIL007 Release: Standard Black
Standard black release. Dope artwork by Lamour Supreme.
#1's
Artist: Mariah Info: vinyl / 2022, R&B Label: Columbia Release: Standard Black
Record Store Day 2022 exclusive release of the original 1998 release. 7050 copies. Includes the track Fantasy featuing ODB.
Czarmageddon
Artist: Czarface Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop Label: Silver Age SIL022 Release: Standard Black
Released on Record Store Day 2022.
Ironman
Artist: Ghostface Killah Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop Label: Music On Vinyl MOVLP1451 Release: Blue & Red Translucent 1258/4000
Classic album. 180 gram audiophile vinyl. Deluxe heavyweight gatefold sleeve with leather laminate. 25th Anniversary edition of 4000 numbered copies.
Friday Forever
Artist: Everything Is Recorded Info: vinyl / 2020, Electronic, Hip Hop Label: XL Recordings XL1016 Release: Standard Black
Dope album. 03:15 AM / Caviar goes hard.
The Time Of Our Lives
Artist: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2021, Pop Rock Label: Hollywood Records Release: Purple Splatter
Urban Outfitters exclusive release. Limited edition puriple splattered white vinyl.
Navigator
Artist: Che Fu Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop Label: Sony Music Release: Pounamu Green
A pioneer of Aotearoa Hip Hop. 20th Anniversary Pounamu Green Vinyl version. Features only 12 of the original 15 from the CD release. Missing Rootsman, Interlude 2, and The Natural.
Love & Disrespect
Artist: Elemeno P Info: vinyl / 2021, Rock Label: Universal Music New Zealand Release: Standard Black
Top local band from my youth. Their music was never released on vinyl at the time so 3 of their albums were pressed and released in 2021. Includes insert with lyrics and notes from the band members.
Fearless (Taylor's Version)
Artist: Taylor Swift Info: vinyl / 2021, Pop Country Label: Republic Records Release: Gold
Heavy. 6 panel, triple gatefold jacket with 3 gold coloured records. Lots of music.
The Studio Recordings Part 2
Artist: Fly My Pretties Info: vinyl / 2020, Rock Label: Loop LPV092 Release: Standard Black
Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of musicians originally from Wellington, New Zealand who are known for coming together to record live albums, in various locations in New Zealand. Purchased this at one of their live shows in 2020.
The Studio Recordings Part 1
Artist: Fly My Pretties Info: vinyl / 2019, Rock Label: Loop LPV089 Release: Standard Black
Fly My Pretties is a collaboration of musicians originally from Wellington, New Zealand who are known for coming together to record live albums, in various locations in New Zealand. Purchased this at one of their live shows in 2020. Feautres the song Singing In My Soul, a special one for my wife and I.
LULU
Artist: Conway The Machine & The Alchemist Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: ALC Black ALC5024 Release: ALC Version 855/1000
ALC Records varient. Includes original album + instrumentals.
The Plugs I Met
Artist: Benny The Butcher Info: vinyl / 2019, Hip Hop Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW041 Release: Standard Black 404/1500
The album was released in July 2019 while I was travelling Europe. The vinyl pre-sale went on the De Rap Winkel website while I was at the Glastonbury music festival 2019, sitting by the Glastonbury sign and looking over the festival. It was great that I was in the correct time zone when a Griselda project went up for sale.
The Marshall Mathers LP
Artist: Eminem Info: vinyl / 2000, Hip Hop Label: Aftermath Entertainment Release: Standard Black
Certified classic. 180 gram reissue.
The Eminem Show
Artist: Eminem Info: vinyl / 2002, Hip Hop Label: Aftermath Entertainment Release: Standard Black
Certified classic. Reissue. Double LP, insert includes lyrics and linear notes.
Kamikaze
Artist: Eminem Info: vinyl / 2018, Hip Hop Label: Shady Records Release: Red Camouflage
They sent me two copies. One to enjoy, one to collect.
Music To Be Murdered By
Artist: Eminem Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: Shady Records Release: Red w/ Black Splatter
Pre-ordered on release day. This is an alternate cover splatter vinyl that was available exclusively on his website for a limited time. Lock It Up goes hard.
Tickets To My Downfall
Artist: Machine Gun Kelly Info: vinyl / 2020, Pop Punk Label: Bad Boy Entertainment Release: Standard Black
Original album cover varient. What a bop. I exercise my right to seperate the music from the artist in the context of listen to this record. Part of the Travis Barker Pop Punk revival movement.
Plastic Hearts
Artist: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2020, Pop Rock Label: RCA Release: Standard Black
ABSOLUTE BANGER. My most listened to album from 2020-2022.
The Legacy
Artist: DMX Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: Def Jam Release: Red
Compilation, Limited Edition, Red Vinyl. Black Friday RSD exclusive; first time on vinyl. Includes censored version of Slippin'.
If It Bleeds It Can Be Killed
Artist: Conway The Machine x Big Ghost Info: vinyl / 2021, Hip Hop Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW095 Release: 1000 Corpses Black 412/480
Limited Edition, Numbered. Second collab between Conway & Big Ghost. Red Beams goes hard.
No One Mourns The Wicked
Artist: Conway The Machine x Big Ghost Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: de Rap Winkel Records DRW076 Release: Standard Black 220/500
Black record, limited Edition, numbered. First collab between Conway & Big Ghost. Red Beams goes hard.
Singles
M.A.D / Lyrics Of My Life
Artist: D12 Info: vinyl / 2005, Hip Hop Label: Iron Fist Records IRFT60299 Release: Standard Black
Found in an antique store that also stocks records in Greytown.
How Come / American Psycho
Artist: D12 Info: vinyl / 2004, Hip Hop Label: Shady Records Release: Standard Black
Found in an antique store that also stocks records in Greytown.
Nothing Breaks Like A Heart
Artist: Mark Ronson Feat: Miley Cyrus Info: vinyl / 2019, Electronic Pop Label: RCA Release: Standard Black
ABSOLUTE BANGER. Record Store Day 2019. Limited to 1500 copies.
WAP
Artist: Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion Info: vinyl / 2020, Hip Hop Label: Atlantic Release: Clear
Vinyl is the best due to its warm sound and the smooth way it conveys analog recordings. The subtle imperfections such as crackling and popping add to the listening experience, making it my preferred medium for listening to Wet Ass Pussy.
Shit On You
Artist: D12 Info: vinyl / 2000, Hip Hop Label: Shady Records RWK292 Release: Standard Black
Includes I Remember - Dedication To Whitey Ford, an absolute banger diss track. Cover artwork by Skam.
Fight Music
Artist: D12 Info: vinyl / 2001, Hip Hop Label: Shady Records Release: Standard Black
Lifted from the debut album 'Devils Night'. Includes the track Words Are Weapons and a D12 Freestyle.
Sing For The Moment
Artist: Eminem Info: vinyl / 2003, Hip Hop Label: Shady Records Release: Standard Black
Includes the track Rabbit Run. Has instructions for how to get polyphonic ringtons of the track on the back cover.