I don't know how many of you actually have gigs or more specifically a residency.. Something I am hoping to have come along soon, but I just had this question pop into my head today....

How can you have a successful, and unique set every week when you have a limited/small (80-100) vinyl collection??

Do you borrow vinyl from extremely trusting friends or use other DJ's that may be spinning that nite? or do you just play your own and hope that the crowd forgets what you played last week??

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My guess is that it's all right to repeat tracks from the previous week but if you're playing a club every weekend...you gotta have a few new records each time you play to keep things fresh. If you have a residency you can be on record label's promo mailing lists...that helps. It also helps to have a lot of money to spend on vinyl and a good amount of time to find out whats good.

Just look at the livesets on the net, DJs play pretty much the same tracks each set. Not to say this is good though, IMO DJs should change up their sets often so their sets don't become predictable.

you're buying new records every week
you need fresh tunes to keep the patrons coming back each and every week

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You need new to buy more records man. I mean it is probably not a big deal to play the same track one week and again a little later, but if you only have about 100 records.... You will be getting paid, so you shold be able to buy more records.

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pvd played more or less the same set for over six months straight. but seriously, if you have a residency you oughta be able to buy a few new records each week to mix things up. i dont have a residency but i still average atleast 3-4 new records a week.

well the good news is that almost all record labels within this year will be offering tracks on mp3 for about a dollar to two dollars each. That cuts spending so much. I spin a lot bro and i've been using nothing but CD's for the past 6 monthes... its something you should really look into if you plan to have a career in this (well one that can support yourself)

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Originally posted by dartman pvd played more or less the same set for over six months straight.

yeah but I don't think it was at the same place twice was it?


i have often wondered the same thing, and this is the reason I don't actively seek out residency anywhere....well that and I suck. but thats besides the point.

I think if I did have one I would like Zombie0729 said, use cd. You can get a lot of tracks online, plus it really doesn't sound too bad.

When you are a professional dj (ie getting paid) and working a certain number of gigs/people on a weekly basis, you are eligible for promo lists from promo agencies/record compaines-meaning you will get stuff in advance of release- sometimes months ahead,

Also, normally the amount of time it takes to get to the point where you have a residency, you will build your collection up quite a lot.

Dont download then play out- BIG fines if you get busted (they can turn up anytime and inspect your collection and also confiscate any illegal material you play- at least in the uk they can...) plus its also killing the vinyl industry, and it sounds shit etc etc.....(other threads on this stuff so i will stop there)

i'm talking about doing it legally.

record pools, like the balance record pool that includes many well known proggy djs. correct me if im wrong but most of them on the list all have residencies or own a record shop, this way being part of the pool they swap records or something?

no, you get records in "pool bundles" and you get so many records for so much money every week... half the time they suck but 1 out of every 4 is worth it.

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Originally posted by Zombie0729 i'm talking about doing it legally.

I have seen alot of record labels offering digital downloads and it is really tempting as you say since they are $1-2 each and you dont have to waite for them to come in the mail and pay shipping costs.
I also know djs that download stuff and spin it at clubs and i dont really respect them for doing this. But my question is this: If i digitally download something (ie pay for it) burn it to cd and scratch the name on it with a pen, how would anyone know that is any different from me downloading it and burning it to cd (ie stealing it)? I mean, if there are so called "music police" that show up at clubs to make sure i am not spinning illegal stuff, am i expected ot bring all my receipts to the club showing i purchased this digital download legally?

Anyway, i think digital downloads are the future and anyone with common sense will pay the $1-2 to get a quality download rather than stealing it. And i really doubt there is anyone out there besides the concious club owner that is checking to see that what you are spinning is legal or not ... but i would be interested to hear from someone who really knows.