An Introduction to Collecting Vinyl Records
Filed in Uncategorized, May 15, 2013, 12:00 am by www.vinylmatters.comAn Introduction To Collecting Vinyl Records
Building A Collection
Collecting vinyl records is a fun and lifelong pursuit. It all starts with a few records. Before you know it you will have an entire collection on your hands. This is the beauty of vinyl record collecting. Simply put, there is so much great music out there that is worth owning on vinyl. You can start building a collection by buying all of your favorite albums. Once you Continue reading this entry »
Where to Find Rare Vinyl Records
Filed in Uncategorized, April 1, 2013, 12:00 am by adminVinyl records may not be sold today like they were years ago, but there are still people out there who enjoy being able to hold the record in their hand and insert it into their antique record player. This feeling brings back a bit of nostalgia for those that remember the time period so well in their hearts. If you enjoy collecting vinyl records, there are still some places that you may be able to find those rare ones that you Continue reading this entry »
The Top Ten Most Valuable Records
Filed in Uncategorized, July 8, 2012, 12:00 am by www.vinylmatters.comEven in this modern-day digital era, many people still prefer the warm, detailed sound of a record to the harsher sound of the CD. Collecting records is a hobby for many music lovers of young and old. Condition, contents, and rarity of the record are all variables that determine it’s worth. After researching several unanimimous sources, the top 10 most valuable records are:
10) The Hornets, “I Can’t Believe” (1953; $25,000)
9) 5 Sharps – “Stormy Weather” (1953; $25,000)
Elvis Presley “Stay Away Joe” (1967; $25,000)
7) Velvet Underground Continue reading this entry »
Why Vinyl Beats the MP3 Every Time
Filed in Uncategorized, July 6, 2012, 12:00 am by www.vinylmatters.comThe iPod has changed the way that the average person out there listens to music. Not only do most people have their entire music collection on one small MP3 player that they can carry around in their purse, but they also can download any new song or album that comes out in a matter of seconds. With that said, there is still a reason why so many music lovers love the idea of getting vinyl records: the sound quality is that Continue reading this entry »
A Short History of Vinyl Records
Filed in Uncategorized, July 3, 2012, 12:00 am by adminGramophone records became the main medium for music reproduction around the year 1920. It wasn’t until the 1950′s that the records were called Vinyl, named after the material that they were made out of. This made making the records easier and made the actual product much more durable. Even though there was a material change halfway during the record’s main popularity, music was still inscribed the same way: starting on the outer edge and spiraling into the center. Around 1980 digital media began to take over the market because they are smaller Continue reading this entry »
Alternative Artists Choose Vinyl as Medium of Choice
Filed in Uncategorized, July 2, 2012, 12:00 am by adminGoing vinyl is a way to express a unique sense of style in music and alternative artists, alreasdy thinking outside of the box, are choosing to go back in time rather than climb on the digital bandwagon. That is not to say that they won’t choose modern mediums as well, but vinyl is one way to get character in music and really give listeners a different sound.
Music produced on vinyl is nothing like digitally recorded music. It has grit and snaps as well as pops that catch the listener unawares Continue reading this entry »
Independent Artists Continue to Use Vinyl
Filed in Uncategorized, June 29, 2012, 12:00 am by www.vinylmatters.comThere’s something about those old dinosaurs known as vinyl records. They have character and a distinct sound that is all their own with a crackle and pop that brings back memories of the beginnings of recorded music. Older generations will think back to when they waited in line at the record store to get the latest single and even new artists today still enjoy fiddling around with vinyl. They can get a whole different feel for their songs when they record on vinyl.
Many independent Continue reading this entry »