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Alf · 08-01-2021, 07:12 PM

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 · 08-01-2021, 07:16 PM

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

its massive at the mo

Alf · 08-01-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

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

its massive at the mo

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

Niamh. · 08-01-2021, 07:19 PM

Happened a good few years ago now

Alf · 08-01-2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh.

Happened a good few years ago now

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

Niamh. · 08-01-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf

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

Not sure why really

Mystic Mock · 08-01-2021, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf

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

It would be my guess.

Stu · 08-01-2021, 07:25 PM

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 · 08-01-2021, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

My childhood was listening to vinyls of Motown and Rock n Roll.

Great days!

Crimson Dynamo · 08-01-2021, 07:49 PM

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. · 08-01-2021, 08:00 PM

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

Kazanne · 08-01-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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

GiRTh · 08-01-2021, 08:37 PM

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. · 08-01-2021, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 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

I got a lovely old fashioned looking wooden one a few months ago

GiRTh · 08-01-2021, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh.

I got a lovely old fashioned looking wooden one a few months ago

Post a picture. My mate bought a Bang and Olufson. It looks great and sounds quite good too.

Niamh. · 08-01-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GiRTh

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

GiRTh · 08-01-2021, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh.

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

Nice one

hijaxers · 08-01-2021, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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 · 08-01-2021, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Alf

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 · 08-01-2021, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hijaxers

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 · 08-01-2021, 11:34 PM

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

LaLaLand · 09-01-2021, 12:32 AM

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!