Elvis was perhaps the original Rock star. His first album, called simply, Elvis Presley was an era-defining slab of the most perfect Rock ‘n Roll. It doesn’t just have novelty value, it stands on its own merits. It sits at the head of the Elvis Presley discography, so here is where we are going to … Read more
Introduction Welcome to the third article in a series on the world’s largest record labels. Or should I say the first article on the world’s largest record label? This is because the Universal Music Group accounts for two-thirds of the entire market share in the US and Canada. As big as they are, Sony and … Read more
Plus, always seems like a good word to use. It implies that you are getting more; something has been added. In this case, the Rega Planar 1 Plus is essentially the Rega Planar 1 with a built-in preamp. I say essentially because whilst the Rega Planar 1 has a USB connection, this machine does not. … Read more
This is a great starter turntable for those with a few more pennies to spend. It probably won’t excite audiophiles, but as a first turntable, it’s a sold buy. The cartridge is replaceable, so as your ears become more discerning, you are able to upgrade without spending big bucks. Name: DP-300FWebsite: Amazon.comPrice: US $399Manufacturer: Denon Overall Rank: … Read more
The Audio-Technica AT-LP120XBTUSB offers a seamless blend of modern technology and classic analogue charm. First visual impressions will be of a well-crafted turntable. Its sleek, matte-black finish and robust construction, afford the machine a sense of durability and professionalism. On a practical level, the controls such as the speed selector buttons and pitch control slider … Read more
So here we are. Books about vinyl records. It might be obvious but any book about vinyl records is probably also going to cover the artists too. Or cover artists or record labels or the creative and recording process. It might offer insights into record shops or even advice on how to care for your … Read more
When I first started buying vinyl records, it did not occur to me that I was building a collection. To be honest, I was more interested in building a stamp collection than building a vinyl records collection. I read all that there was about stamps. I joined the stamp club at school. I had countless … Read more
Question: Do you want to buy a good starter record player, or do you want to buy the best starter record player? This may sound a wee bit silly, but in fact, it is a really good question. I believe that you need to set a budget for a purchase such as this. Once you … Read more
Have you ever wondered, “How are vinyl records made?” Well, let me tell you. Firstly, of course, the music has to be recorded. Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? But without a performance of some description, there can be no record for you to take home and play on your turntable. After recording, the performance is mixed … Read more
You have a fine collection of 7-inch singles, some are quite rare and might be worth some money. You need some ready cash. You don’t want to sell them but needs must. Before you even think about putting them up for sale, you need to know how to grade vinyl records. You see, the thing … Read more