Vinyl Collection

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

What Has Been Blessed Cannot Be Cursed

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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

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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

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Artist: Ainslie Allen Info: vinyl / 2021, Folk, Country Label: Release: Hot Pink

Local artist, lovely album.

Expert In A Dying Field

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Artist: Czarface Info: vinyl / 2022, Hip Hop Label: Silver Age SIL022 Release: Standard Black

Released on Record Store Day 2022.

Ironman

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Artist: Eminem Info: vinyl / 2000, Hip Hop Label: Aftermath Entertainment Release: Standard Black

Certified classic. 180 gram reissue.

The Eminem Show

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Nothing Breaks Like A Heart

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.