Simon Getting into or getting back into listening to vinyl is not a choice for the faint-hearted or tight of wallet. There could be a great cost associated with it. But fear not, for entry-level record players are out there. Here is a review of the Fluance RT81 Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Record Player which might … Read more
Nirvana became a worldwide phenomenon during the age of the CD. It is perhaps a surprise, therefore, that Nirvana vinyl albums are a valuable commodity. But of course, they are. The appeal and allure of vinyl has always held a place in the heart of music enthusiasts and accordingly, record executives never stopped producing vinyl … Read more
To date, Bruce Springsteen has released 21 studio albums, either credited to him solely or as ‘Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.’ In particular, three Bruce Springsteen vinyl records are highly sought after and have sold for big bucks. Born To Run (1975) Born to Run is Springsteen’s third studio album. With his first … Read more
Led Zeppelin is one of the most influential and successful rock bands of all time, having released highly valued and collectable vinyl records throughout their career. Vinyl records have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, and Led Zeppelin vinyl records, in particular, are highly sought after by collectors and music enthusiasts. Formation of … Read more
Following the success of The Beatles and less well-known [The] Dave Clark Five, The Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts; latterly Mick Taylor and Ronnie Wood) were perhaps the most successful British band in the US until Led Zeppelin. Because of their legendary status, The Stones vinyl has … Read more
Bob Dylan is, put simply, a legendary singer-songwriter. In 2016, he became the first songwriter ever to win the Nobel prize for Literature. He has left his mark on the world of music and popular culture with the depth and meaning of his lyrics, and distinctive voice. Over the course of a career spanning six … Read more
To get an understanding of what Elvis Presley vinyl records are worth, it is instructive to understand a little of his story. Known by many as the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, MS in 1935. His impact on world culture is undeniable. It is perhaps controversial but certainly … Read more
The Beatles were just four ordinary lads from Liverpool. But their place in the pantheon of rock and roll is anything but ordinary. They are, perhaps, the most popular band in history. For my money, they are the most influential band in history. The Beatles’ legacy They broke up at the end of the swinging … Read more
As you may expect, two of the greatest inventors/engineers of the Victorian era, Thomas Alva Edison and Alexander Graham Bell, had a hand in the early days of record player or perhaps more accurately, the development of sound recording. The earliest days of sound recording However, perhaps the first figure in the history of record … Read more
What of the term ‘vintage’? Vintage is a term bandied around by all sorts of groups of collectors. For example, in the case of cars, a vintage car was one built in a very narrow range of years. Of course, the term is most often and perhaps most memorably used in the context of wine. … Read more