music: one direction – Girl behind the red door http://girlbehindthereddoor.com Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:08:08 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 http://girlbehindthereddoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/cropped-girl-behind-the-red-door-site-icon-v3-32x32.jpg music: one direction – Girl behind the red door http://girlbehindthereddoor.com 32 32 My Top 10 Most Valuable Vinyl Records http://girlbehindthereddoor.com/2016/11/14/my-top-10-most-valuable-vinyl-records/ Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:41:05 +0000 http://girlbehindthereddoor.com/?p=708 I’ve been wanting to do a “Top 10 Vinyl Records” post for a long time now, but I had no idea how to classify them – should I pick my favourite albums, the records that were hardest to find, or the ones that had the most value personally. I decided to choose this specific Top […]]]>

I’ve been wanting to do a “Top 10 Vinyl Records” post for a long time now, but I had no idea how to classify them – should I pick my favourite albums, the records that were hardest to find, or the ones that had the most value personally. I decided to choose this specific Top 10 based on rarity, colour, and price.

When purchasing records I always look out for any exclusive or limited edition versions. For example, a couple of months ago ‘Purpose’ by Justin Bieber was released on vinyl. I had preordered it on Amazon and it was a standard black vinyl edition. Just before the release date Urban Outfitters announced they would be releasing an exclusive clear vinyl of the album. I immediately cancelled my Amazon preorder and purchased the Urban Outfitters version, even though it cost a little bit more. I really love coloured records and although I included a few picture discs in this post, I’m not too fussed on those.

There are two records I am dying to get: English Rain by Gabrielle Aplin (Blue), and A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out by Panic! At The Disco (Gold). They are both astronomically expensive so if I ever see them at a decent price I will pounce on them straight away. But for now, here is my Top 10…

 

Panic! At The Disco – Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die! (12″)
Limited Edition – 1000 copies pressed
Colour: White Splatter

What I Paid: Not sure exactly but it was around $120

 

Fall Out Boy – Infinity on High (2 x 12″)
Hot Topic Exclusive
Colour: Clear with Blue with White Splatter
2500 copies pressed.
What I Paid: $24.55 USD

 

Joan Jett – Bad Reputation (12″)
Hot Topic Exclusive
Colour: Transparent Purple/Opaque Lavender split
What I Paid: $18.99 USD

 

Clueless Soundtrack (12″)
Urban Outfitters Exclusive Picture Disc (still available)
Colour: Yellow Plaid
What I Paid: $35.98 USD

 

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower – Soundtrack (12″)
Urban Outfitters Exclusive
Colour: Transparent Green
What I Paid: $22.98 USD

 

 

5 Seconds of Summer – Self Titled (12″)
Limited Edition Record Store Day Release
Colour: Picture Disc – album cover on one side, graphic design on the other
What I paid: $40-60ish on eBay

 

Justin Bieber – Believe (2 x 12″)
Limited Edition – only 1000 copies pressed for the VIP package on his Believe tour.
Colour: Picture Disc
What I Paid: $50 for the record + full merch pack from when Justin was in Australia. The insert is signed. It now goes for $500+ on eBay.

 

Ryan Adams – 1989 (2 x 12″)
Barnes and Noble Exclusive
Colour: Seafoam Green
What I paid: $30.60 USD on eBay – Available for $18.99 at Barnes and Noble

 

One Direction – Midnight Memories (7″)
Limited Edition Record Store Day Release
Colour: Picture Disc

What I Paid: Not sure exactly – it may have been around $20-30 including shipping

 

Maroon 5 – Songs About Jane (2 x 12″)
Limited Edition – 500 copies pressed
Colour: Red/Peach/Black Swirl
What I Paid: $105.12 USD

I’d love to do my Top 10 Records I own in the future so do let me know if you are interested in that. Please leave me a comment if you are a vinyl collector – I’d love to hear about some of your favourites in your collection. ♥
]]> One Direction Concert Experience http://girlbehindthereddoor.com/2013/10/21/one-direction-concert-experience/ Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:18:16 +0000 http://girlbehindthereddoor.com/?p=481 Last night I went to see One Direction’s Take Me Home Tour in Brisbane! I was lucky enough to catch their last tour in April last year and hoped and prayed I’d be able to get tickets again this year. For days before they went on sale I felt ill at the thought of not […]]]>

Last night I went to see One Direction’s Take Me Home Tour in Brisbane! I was lucky enough to catch their last tour in April last year and hoped and prayed I’d be able to get tickets again this year. For days before they went on sale I felt ill at the thought of not getting tickets. I wanted to get Soundcheck tickets and hoped there’d be some left so when I logged in and clicked the link and saw that there was soundcheck tickets I was ecstatic! Then I bought them and realised I was to be seated in Row AA – the front row! Five hundred and some odd days later I was sitting pretty much right in the centre front row with three lovely girls either side of me (they were all 16 so I felt a little old) waiting for 5 Seconds of Summer to take the stage. But lets rewind to Sound Check – I met a lovely girl called Melissa there who I chatted to for most of the soundcheck portion of the evening.

I had a awkward moment with Harry. I was wearing a necklace and it felt kind of annoying so I had my arms around my neck trying to fix it and then Harry kind of looked at me and then crossed his arms around his chest kind of mimicking what I was doing which was funny. It’s like he was teasing me. Harry is so freaking charismatic it’s ridiculous. His eyes bore into yours from across the room. There’s a reason he’s the most popular one of the group – his charm is undeniable.

Moving on to the concert… 5 Seconds of Summer were incredible. I did like their songs and had downloaded a few of them but seeing them live was ten times better. Will definitely be checking out their other songs I didn’t know and keeping up with any shows they do in future.
It was such a weird feeling when One Direction finally came on. It was like I’d waited a year and a half for it and it was finally happening and I had the best seat possible. Again, I got so lucky with the girls next to me – they weren’t obnoxious or screamers at all, absolutely adored all of them.
Each of the boys looked at me throughout the concert – Zayn did the most and for the longest time, probably followed by Liam, Harry, Louis and Niall. Harry was joking with the person taking photos of him who was right in front of me and then we had ~eye contact~ haha. During What Makes You Beautiful Harry looked at me right when he sang “right now I’m looking at you and I can’t believe” which was pretty fangirl worthy. Zayn really did look more than the others and held eye contact, it’s a bit awkward though because you don’t want to react in case he’s not actually looking at you.
It was all very exciting and I can’t wait until their arena tour next year or the year after, whenever it is. I doubt I’ll be anywhere near as lucky as I was this time but I wouldn’t care if I was at the back (okay, I would.. it’s hard to go back after you’ve been in the front row).

I had the best night and I wish I could do it every single night for the rest of my life.

I hope you enjoy all the pictures & the video – please don’t redistribute without my permission. You can find all my pictures in full size at flickr.

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