Back in the heyday of vinyl records, the question “Where can I find vinyl records?” would not have been on everyone’s lips. Records stores (or shops) were ubiquitous. Turn around any street corner and you would likely have found one. So let’s start there in our quest for the answer to the question “Where can … Read more
In this, the second article on the world’s largest record labels, I am going to tell you about Sony Music. First, let’s roll back to 1975 with the launch of the Sony Corporation’s new video machine, known as Betmax. You might think this is slightly incongruous, but please bear with me. As a concept, it … Read more
You may have thought this website was all about the joy of listening to vinyl records. You may, therefore, colour yourself surprised to find an article called “What can you do with old vinyl records?” First, let me put your mind at rest. I do not advocate doing anything other than playing, listening to and … Read more
Why you should store your vinyl properly To facilitate them the longest possible life it is worth learning how to properly store your vinyl records. That said, vinyl is already acknowledged to be the more robust physical medium for music, better than CDs and certainly better than cassette tapes. Learning a few storage tips will … Read more
By all accounts, the world’s largest record labels are dominated by just three major record labels. These are: Sony Music Entertainment Universal Music Group Warner Music Group Of course, things are never quite as they seem. In a list of the ten largest record labels published by musicianwave.com in 2022, the big three are listed … Read more
From a very low base, vinyl sales have skyrocketed in the past fifteen years. In 2022, there were more than 40 million units sold in the US alone, so chances are you will know a lot of people who are into buying new vinyl or are record collectors. With that in mind, and as if … Read more
As Paul McCartney once said, “There’s nothing as glamorous to me as a record store.” So, I guess that Paul loves vinyl records. But here’s what I think. Hint: I love vinyl records too 😉 They are pieces of art I remember buying U2’s The Unforgettable Fire. It represented a large outlay at the time – … Read more
I think we can safely agree that a tottering stack of vinyl is a recipe for disaster. A vinyl record storage cabinet or cabinets is a much better solution for preserving and showcasing your cherished vinyl collection. It’s certainly better than stacking them in tottering piles. As you might imagine, they come in a variety … Read more
Alongside the purchase of records (old, new or reissue) and a means on which to play them, you can spend as much or as little on vinyl records accessories as you choose. This article covers a selection of accessories which may either take your hobby/passion/obsession* into unforeseen directions or perhaps just make it even more … Read more
How to clean a vinyl record is a must-have skill if you’re serious about really enjoying your record collection. But why do you need to clean your records? What could it possibly be that gets them dirty? Keep your hands off Well, the primary source of dirt will be your grubby mitts. Now, I’m not … Read more