Vinyl

[Alf]

How come vinyl is making a comeback?

I noticed in HMV that they now are selling a huge collection of vinyl records.

When did this vinyl comeback happen and why?

[Crimson Dynamo]

iv seen a box of vinyl make like 2k at auction. a regular lot will make 500

its massive at the mo

[Alf]

iv seen a box of vinyl make like 2k at auction. a regular lot will make 500

its massive at the moI'm gutted. I used to have all my Dad's vinyl collection, but I gave them away about 5 or 10 years ago.

[Niamh.]

Happened a good few years ago now

[Alf]

Happened a good few years ago nowI suppose it's all to do with DJ ing?

[Niamh.]

I suppose it's all to do with DJ ing?Not sure why really

[Mystic Mock]

I suppose it's all to do with DJ ing?

It would be my guess.

[Stu]

I started collecting three years ago. My attitude is I want to pay for music, so why not get the coolest aesthetic return for my bucks. The audiophile aspect is subjective of course - especially with anything produced in the last few decade - but to my ears anything from the 60s to 90s sounds far better. It's got its own atmosphere, vinyl sound. Not just old classic rock records either. I have all the Warp records stuff from the 90s, a lot of big beat, trip hop, ambient etc and the spatial dynamics and low end are all the bomb diggity on vinyl.

It's weird to think most people my age's general reference for music listening is those Apple air buds or laptop speakers. It's a tinny wall of sound, but the pop music has for years now been produced with that in mind.

To each their own and all that. But listening to albums is a hobby for me. When I do it I'm sitting down doing nothing else. Vinyl is bestest for that.

[Alf]

I started collecting three years ago. My attitude is I want to pay for music, so why not get the coolest aesthetic return for my bucks. The audiophile aspect is subjective of course - especially with anything produced in the last few decade - but to my ears anything from the 60s to 90s sounds far better. It's got its own atmosphere, vinyl sound. Not just old classic rock records either. I have all the Warp records stuff from the 90s, a lot of big beat, trip hop, ambient etc and the spatial dynamics and low end are all the bomb diggity on vinyl.

It's weird to think most people my age's general reference for music listening is those Apple air buds or laptop speakers. It's a tinny wall of sound, but the pop music has for years now been produced with that in mind.

To each their own and all that. But listening to albums is a hobby for me. When I do it I'm sitting down doing nothing else. Vinyl is bestest for that.My childhood was listening to vinyls of Motown and Rock n Roll.

Great days!

[Crimson Dynamo]

i had a record player at the end of my bed and id have an album on most nights as a teen

i was obsessed with dust and cleaning the grooves and needle

[Daniel.]

I worked in HMV until a couple months ago and we sold more vinyl than CD's. They're huge now.

[Kazanne]

How come vinyl is making a comeback?

I noticed in HMV that they now are selling a huge collection of vinyl records.

When did this vinyl comeback happen and why?

We always get vinyl Alf, its the best way to play music :banana:

[GiRTh]

I've still got my Rega turntable. Its in decent condition, I never use it anymore so I wonder if it would fetch a few quid.

When Cd's came out i sold my vinyl and was very happy to. I didnt find the clicking and popping quirky, just irritating. Then when streaming came along I sold all my CD's too.

A good friend has gone the other way and recenlty bought himself a retro Hi-FI system so looks like there is some money in this

[Niamh.]

I've still got my Rega turntable. Its in decent condition, I never use it anymore so I wonder if it would fetch a few quid.

When Cd's came out i sold my vinyl and was very happy to. I didnt find the clicking and popping quirky, just irritating. Then when streaming came along I sold all my CD's too.

A good friend has gone the other way and recenlty bought himself a retro Hi-FI system so looks like there is some money in thisI got a lovely old fashioned looking wooden one a few months ago

[GiRTh]

I got a lovely old fashioned looking wooden one a few months agoPost a picture. My mate bought a Bang and Olufson. It looks great and sounds quite good too.

[Niamh.]

Post a picture. My mate bought a Bang and Olufson. It looks great and sounds quite good too.Our power is gone at the moment so I'll post a picture tomorrow when I can see it properly [emoji24]

[GiRTh]

Our power is gone at the moment so I'll post a picture tomorrow when I can see it properly [emoji24]Nice one

[hijaxers]

How come vinyl is making a comeback?

I noticed in HMV that they now are selling a huge collection of vinyl records.

When did this vinyl comeback happen and why?



Wow you're very late cottoning on to this Alf !!! its been a 'thing' for last several years, everyone is back into or discovering vinyl . Where have ya been ? all over tv etc......

[hijaxers]

I'm gutted. I used to have all my Dad's vinyl collection, but I gave them away about 5 or 10 years ago.

Nutter prob worth a fortune ! We've got some worth tons.

[Alf]

Wow you're very late cottoning on to this Alf !!! its been a 'thing' for last several years, everyone is back into or discovering vinyl . Where have ya been ? all over tv etc......I got stuck in the World of Ipod.

[GiRTh]

Just dusted of my old turntable, plugged it in and its still works. Off to the pawn shop tomorrow.

[LaLaLand]

I'm relatively new to vinyl after getting a record player for my birthday a few years ago. I sold all of my CDs and am solely records now.

I love it, love how big the artwork is on them and ALSO love when you get old records that have that little crackle and distortion in the sound sometimes. Adds to the whole vibe.

It is pricey sometimes but it just means I don't buy albums for the sake of it like I used to growing up with CDs. Only buy the faves!

[Niamh.]

Nice oneSorry I forgot to do this, here :https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210117/75e51fa66b54de0ae2241f97e4b5dba2.jpg

[Alf]

Have you been down the pawn shop yet, GiRTh?

[GiRTh]

Sorry I forgot to do this, here :https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210117/75e51fa66b54de0ae2241f97e4b5dba2.jpgThat looks amazing. Where are the speakers?

[GiRTh]

Have you been down the pawn shop yet, GiRTh?
I have. He offered me about 50 quid more than I paid for it 30 years ago so I decided not the sell to him. If he's offering me that much then is must be worth more. I'm looking into auctions. Apparently because mine is a retro version then its worth a bit more.

[Niamh.]

That looks amazing. Where are the speakers?The speakers are on either side

[Niamh.]

I have. He offered me about 50 quid more than I paid for it 30 years ago so I decided not the sell to him. If he's offering me that much then is must be worth more. I'm looking into auctions. Apparently because mine is a retro version then its worth a bit more.Good choice

[GiRTh]

Good choiceThings is, when I was selling my vinyl, I couldn't give it away. Same with the turntable, the pawn shop didn't want it and onw the same geezer is offering me more than I paid for it. Thank goodness it was in good condition

[Bollo]

It's been making a steady comeback over the last 10 years, even the supermarkets have been selling vinyl over the last couple of years, thats how popular it is....

I think it's a mix of nostalgia, hipsterness, album cover artwork and some people preferring the sound quality...

I grew up at the tail end of records so I only had a few when i was a kid/early teen and then it was cassettes and Cds.. I do miss the album cover artwork/ posters and limited edition singles with rare b sides etc ... I do think investing in a decent sound is important though regardless of which medium you use...it makes a world of difference...

[arista]

Vinyl is nice.

But You can not get SACD 4.1 ,5.1 ,
24bit , SHM CD, BluSpec CD
higher Quality of sound.

I have a 1975 Quincy Jones LP
but I also have the Japan 24bit CD
I can hear Extra Percussion & Keyboard instruments,
but not on the sad LP