You can read the transcript or watch the full video below. And if you enjoy it, please subscribe to my Devoted to Vinyl YouTube channel. So vinyl records have gained a new fan base over the past several years.
But the question is: why? Why are people gravitating towards an old format in the digital age? Now coming in at number 5 for me is probably the most obvious but, I like the bigger artwork. And that really, really pales in comparison to an album cover for a vinyl record. Alright, now coming in at number 4 is the ability to be able to have a physical collection. As I mentioned before, I love streaming music and I like having things that are digital. And because space is limited, I find myself being a lot more discriminating when it comes to the music I purchase on vinyl.
So that means whatever I put on the turntable to play has a little bit more special meaning to me than it would if it was in another format. Alright, now coming in at number three is warmer sound. But for me and my ears, I like the fact that vinyl has a live sound to it and a very lively sound to it. The music, to me, sounds a lot more vivid and colorful than it would on other formats. I love CDs. I have a subscription to a streaming service. But vinyl provides me with something different.
A lot of it depends on how it was pressed. A lot of it depends on how the music was mastered. But on the whole, I tend to like how music sounds coming out of my speakers when vinyl is being played.
Coming in at number two on my list is probably not something you would necessarily think about. But here it is: I like how fragile and inconvenient vinyl is. I like how you actually have to take care of vinyl records in order for them to sound good.
I often find the unlimited choice of streaming services very overwhelming too. Great point — very calming indeed! LPs are sounding more natural and with very much more details which no CD can match. This is helped by advanced technologies on turntables, such as magnetic suspension, ceramic bearing, carbonfibre arm, pure gold winding and symmetrical loading in the cartridge Clearaudio Innovation, weighting 25 kg!
I have collected quite a lot of LPs, all classical, and am greatly enjoying them! Hello, I like the art work, the lyrics, and all the text in the sleeves, studio, musicians, producer, pressing etc. The good sound and some high end distortion, random, not in every record. I like to change the magnet oil in the tweeters. I like to clean and clean a clean. Neither of those can be found in the net, nor in any CD. There are many reasons for why I enjoy vinyl which you have covered succinctly.
I do enjoy vinyl for the sheer fact that my introduction to music was through vinyl in the late s so it is a nostalgia feeling. Old man reason- I can read the liner notes easier.
Warmer sound,not as harsh as digital formats. Familiar process. Nothing like opening a sealed record, especially if it is from back in the day. I like my music to be on a physical format. I just enjoy handling a record more than a tiny CD. Read the liner notes and the record jacket. HEAR the music so that it registers in your brain. It forces you to slow down and brings you to another place. And the sound quality is far superior. Saludos, Walter Santiago [email protected] Panama, Centroamerica.
Why do we like the analgoue of the past ie. It allows you to step back,,,,, and say. However, there are threats to this […]. The whole process starting with buying an album through to the superb sound. Satisfying as you carefully remove from sleeve place on deck. Total stress reliever. First time when I was a teenager on vinyl then the whole cassette then DVD never had it on 8 track though now have the remastered vinyl and the sounds are incomparable.
When you have completed your search at the used Vinyl store, found the perfect Album, take it home, take it out of the sleeve and put it on the platter. I was desperate to own a record player so that I could listen to this kind of music. Prior to that I had an old wind up 78 record player and bought old shellac records in junk shops. With the arrival of a proper record player I could at last buy some contemporary music. I still enjoy the process of which album do I select, the artwork on the cover, which side to start with or maybe only one side , the feel of it in my hand, the unwrapping process, using the anti-static gun, cleaning the record, placing it on the turntable, carefully aligning the stylus and sitting back and immersing myself in the music.
Fantastic to witness the vinyl revival. Hmm, I can still find LPs for 25 cents at a local place which will remain nameless, and they are often in great condition ok, to be fair, mainly classical. My best find ever? I love vinyl LPs for many reasons. The biggest reason? I love the artwork! I love being able to hold them in my hands, they have substance, unlike CDs, just a small little case with an itsy bitsy picture. I love the imperfectness of them, the static that gives them warmth, not the cold perfection of digital.
Yes, they are higher maintenance, but I like the involvement, it makes me feel closer to the music. Do I get an A English teacher? Vinyl does seem expensive but is it though? Back then how much was a record? And second hand record shops…so much fun. I remember buying from Woolworths, though it was CDs by then. Some CDs are actually getting pretty expensive now in some cases — likely as there are less and less made.
I grew up on vinyl. But now, as I return to the format, the music brings back memories of a long gone past. And the audio quality of vinyls, when played on a reasonable system, is much more engaging, sweeter and warmer. There is nothing like the sound of vinyl over digital.
HiFi till the end! Cheers Steve. It takes some beating! Happy spinning. Purchased my first LP in ; that was about 6, albums ago. Sound, cover art that you can hold in your hand and actually read without a microscope … Nostalgia. Vinyl records are the closes to pure sound, without digital enhancements. I have been buying vinyl since I was 7 years old in I also try and purchase new releases directly from the band these days.
Hey Gareth. I agree, part of the joy of vinyl is the memories we associate with each record. Also, buying the record is definitely a better way to support the artist. Please log in again. The login page will open in a new tab. After logging in you can close it and return to this page. Endre says:. October 22, at pm.
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For music lovers that want to help immortalize their music outside the internet, vinyl records can do just that.
Lastly, unlike streaming sites that license music, vinyl records can be owned. With an increasing interest in buying and selling vinyl records, collectors are beginning to see its vast potential as an investment vehicle. Vinyl records by popular artists, especially those in good condition, often do not just retain their value, but also increase exponentially with time. As time passes, a vinyl will wear and tear, leading to changes in the sound.
With vinyl, you can expect surface noise like crackles and pops and general quality inconsistencies. However, many vinyl enthusiasts may say this is part of its charm. With time, there will never be another vinyl that sounds the same as yours. Each vinyl owned would then tell the story of how many times you have listened to it.
It will be a sound unique to you and no one else. There is a delicateness to the way you must take a vinyl out from its sleeve, slowly lift it from the sides, and place it with the utmost care. Both in its size and how it is played, listening to vinyl requires a presence of mind that is almost therapeutic.
Despite decades of innovation in music listening, the resurgence of vinyl is proof of how great technology can stand the test of time.
With rose-colored glasses, listening to a vinyl takes us back to a time when music was the entertainment and not simply as background noise. There is a rawness to listening to a song on analog; a sound that is fuller, deeper, and unrivaled by any other form aside from a live performance. The unexpected rise of vinyl sales is a reactionary tale, a quiet rebellion that is driven by a desire to slow down and reject the culture of convenience. While there are easier ways to get our favorite tunes, many people are realizing that not everything is about ease.
For some of us, it is about slowing down and truly savoring the music. In the age-old debate between vinyl music versus digital music, we think digital music wins. Here's why! Quina spends most of her days day drinking at the beach while writing about how technology affects politics, security, and entertainment. She is primarily based in Southeast Asia and graduated with a degree in Information Design. Why Are Vinyl Records Unique?
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