Collecting seven-inch singles played a great part of my teenage years. But what of the 45 rpm record? How did it come about? Well, in the late 1940s, two innovations would change the way music was listened to in the home. They were, to pardon the pun, revolutionary. From beetles to Beatles Since 1910 and … Read more
So, just what is the value of vinyl records? First, we need to define what is meant by value. Is it monetary value? Well, maybe. Certain vinyl records do have a monetary value. Rare pressings or records by highly sought-after artists have been known to fetch a pretty penny. Or is it the importance or worth … Read more
Welcome to Vinyl Records World. I am Simon and I have my childhood and teenage years to thank for my collection of (mostly) 7″ singles on vinyl. These little plastic discs were the way to my feeding my thirst for the very best pop music that was available to buy. I built up my collection … Read more