{"id":6036,"date":"2016-06-23T13:13:16","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T13:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=6036"},"modified":"2024-02-06T14:26:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:26:25","slug":"so-youre-thinking-of-starting-a-vinyl-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2016\/06\/23\/so-youre-thinking-of-starting-a-vinyl-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"So, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re thinking of starting a vinyl collection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vinyl has had a big resurgence in recent years. It\u2019s currently the fastest growing music format, with 2.1 million records sold last year.<\/p>\n<p>Naturally, you might be tempted to find out what all the fuss is about. Here are a few things you need to know before you do&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/ku5EcFe4PNGWA\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/it-rare-pingu-ku5EcFe4PNGWA\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>You\u2019ll need to make time to listen to music<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the digital age, a lot of us \u201d\u02dcenjoy\u2019 our music on the move.<\/p>\n<p>Vinyl can\u2019t be enjoyed on the move. Instead, you have to sit down (or dance around, the choice is yours) and actually listen to an album from start to finish. Think of it like watching a movie or a TV show.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/3o85xrC3xVtMe4CfsI\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/Tiffany-3o85xrC3xVtMe4CfsI\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>You\u2019ll spend more money on music<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Vinyl is more expensive than a CD or download, although some would argue it\u2019s more rewarding. It also tends to have a higher resale value. It\u2019s a good investment!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>It doesn\u2019t make music magically sound better<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although some people will tell you vinyl makes even the worst record sound like angels singing from heaven, it\u2019s not strictly true. Your turntable, stereo and speakers are equally important, and you\u2019ll need to train your ear before you pick up some of the nuances audiophiles enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>In short, just enjoy the music for what it is and admire your pretty new record sleeves and lyric sheets at the same time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>You\u2019ll learn a lot about speakers, pre-amps, needles and cartridges<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to get <em>really <\/em>serious about vinyl, you\u2019ll need to check out a few AV blogs to learn about the art of building your own stereo system. It\u2019s a lot of work and money, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Not all vinyl is the same<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike CDs, which you can just stick into a player and listen to, vinyl comes in different sizes and is designed to be played at different speeds too.<\/p>\n<p>For the most part, albums are played 33 1\/3 RPM, while some EPs and singles are played at 45 RPM. EPs and singles are often issued on 7 inch too. Just make sure you have your turntable set to the right speed before you play a record and you\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>You won\u2019t be leaving digital music behind forever<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the biggest concerns for any new vinyl collector is how they\u2019ll listen to music on the go. Don\u2019t worry about it: most modern vinyl and even some older reissues come with a digital download code.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Storage is important<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Vinyl should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Stand them up vertically, as stacking them can cause the record itself to warp.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Prepare to obsess over coloured vinyl and special editions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A simple record won\u2019t be good enough. You\u2019ll need the ultra-deluxe black-white-and-green vinyl limited to 10 copies, even though the music is exactly the same.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>You\u2019ll start talking to your Dad about music again<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although we\u2019re getting to the point where even Dads didn\u2019t listen to records, there is still a chance your Dad will have <em>a lot <\/em>of stories about his first record, and how music was better back then, and his collection of Europe vinyl and&#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/14aJOxgji0GFOg\" width=\"480\" height=\"268\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/cat-hipster-glasses-14aJOxgji0GFOg\">via GIPHY<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>People will think you\u2019re a hipster<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some people hear \u201d\u02dcvinyl\u2019 and immediately assume \u201d\u02dchipster\u2019. These people are wrong. Probably.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Not everyone will want to hear about your record collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There is a time and a place for bringing up your record collection. With musically like-minded friends? Great. Talking to the parents at a Christening? Not so much.\u00a0 Judge the situation wisely.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ready to start your vinyl adventure? Check out the huge range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/music\/vinyl\">cheap vinyl records<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/store\/category\/music\/cd\/\">CDs for sale<\/a> on the musicMagpie Store, from new releases to timeless classics!<a href=\"https:\/\/store.musicmagpie.co.uk\/music\/vinyl\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5210\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/SHOP-NOW.png\" alt=\"SHOP NOW\" width=\"299\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vinyl has had a big resurgence in recent years. It\u2019s currently the fastest growing music format, with 2.1 million records sold last year. Naturally, you might be tempted to find out what all the fuss is about. 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