Vinyl Records

The History of Record Players, Turntables, and Vinyl Records

Music is a staple for all of human civilization, and it plays a large role in culture and history. In the scope of all of human history, it is astounding that we have only been able to record sound for the last century. It is nearly impossible to imagine a time of not being able…

How to Convert Vinyl Records to Digital: 9 Easy Steps

Whether you are new to vinyl or you have been spinning the old turntable for years, you’ve probably grown to love the vintage sound that comes with a good record player. However, there are many reasons why it might be more convenient to convert your vinyl to digital. To convert a vinyl record to a…

Great IKEA Hacks for Storing Vinyl Records

With the 80’s making a surging comeback, vinyl records have become trendy as of late. With artists releasing albums on vinyl and record shops popping up in every city, there is a growing conundrum: stacks of thin, perfectly square vinyl records with nowhere to store them. In this article, we will turn to Ikea to…

How Tracks Change On A Vinyl Record (How Do You Change The Track On Vinyl)

How do you change the track on vinyl? Many people who own vinyl records ask this question often. Changing tracks on a vinyl record is not something that most owners do. However, that does not mean that it is impossible.  You can change tracks on a vinyl record by using the cueing lever to lift…

What Happens When Vinyl Records End? (A Quick Answer)

What happens when vinyl records end? Numerous questions may intrigue many curious audiophiles or even non-vinyl listeners due to the very impeccable construction of the vinyl record player. However, fret not as we will try to uncover the answers beyond these queries. Vinyl records will leave their needles simply threading throughout the vinyl surface without…

Yikes! This Is What Happens If You Drop A Vinyl Record

Despite vinyl records being more than a century old, they are still highly regarded today as the highest-quality audio storage material, mainly because it is highly analog. However, with that in mind, this means that physical damage to vinyl records can heavily hamper or degrade their sound quality. Here, we try to determine what happens…

New Vinyl Records Vs. Old: Which Is Better?

There is no denying that vinyl records are back in the mainstream. There are now new models of vinyl records to allow people to have a nostalgic music experience. But because old and new vinyl records are popular again, it prompted a debate, “Which is better between new and old vinyl records?” Vinyl records that…

How Many Times Can A Vinyl Record Be Played?

Nothing can compare with how delicate vinyl records are. In fact, its lifespan will end no matter how much you take care of it. It leads us to the question – how many times can you play a vinyl record? If you are taking care of your vinyl record well, you can play it over…

Does Record Scratching Damage The Vinyl?

Does scratching damage vinyl? Vinyl records are pretty fragile. Moreso, if you’re starting and don’t necessarily know what you’re doing. You might be concerned about whether or not scratching is good or bad for vinyl records. Let’s find out.  The answer is yes; scratching will damage the vinyl record. However, vinyl records will inevitably get…

The Proper Way To Take Vinyl Out Of A Sleeve

How to take vinyl out of sleeve might be a no-brainer for some people. But for collectors and vinyl enthusiasts, it’s part of essential vinyl record maintenance. Here’s a step-by-step process of how to do it. Proper record handling is one of the basics when it comes to vinyl record maintenance. Getting your vinyl record…