Record storage always store your records in a cool dry dark environment in an upright position never flat that is.
Taking care of classic vinyl records.
But nevertheless if you like the physical product and you re prepared to put in a little extra groundwork to maintain.
Sales are continuing to increase and we re seeing research suggesting that streaming is influencing those sales.
Although fewer recordings were released on vinyl following the advent of the cd in the 1980s the format has regained some popularity in recent years and increasingly new recordings are being made available in a variety of digital and analogue formats.
Taking care of vinyl records does not necessarily come naturally to the people of my generation but that s pretty inevitable considering we were born long after vinyl records went out of print.
However most recently stores like urban outfitters and brandy melville have taken on a hipster like style to promote to their customers.
Vinyl is certainly not without its faults.
As vinyl enthusiasts can attest enjoying music to its fullest depends on three factors.
Promotional or promo copies of a record are often identified in some way and they often have a special label that indicates that the particular records was made for.
As we all know the vinyl record has made one hell of a comeback in recent years.
Luckily some of the most common issues with records are also the easiest to fix.
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To avoid damaging your records you ve got to pamper them.
The classic vinyl listening experience began with the emergence of the 10 and 12 33 1 3 rpm long play micro groove vinyl record in 1948 and its smaller sibling the 7 45 rpm record.
Taking care of your records.
The equipment you choose how well you care for it and how you treat your records.
Vinyl records have long been a popular format for recorded music.
So whether you re new to the record collecting game or a seasoned vinyl veteran here are our tips for ensuring your vinyl live a long and fulfilling life.
One factor that can affect vinyl records value is if the record in question is a promotional issue as opposed to a commercial or stock copy of the record.
Whether new or old every record needs a bit of care to keep it sounding as warm and lush as intended.
The classic vinyl listening experience began with the emergence of the 10 and 12 33 1 3 rpm long play micro groove vinyl record in 1948 and its smaller sibling the 7 45 rpm record.