Collecting Vinyl Records
The demise of the vinyl record has become a statement all to common in the music industry. Vinyl records were supposed to be a dead music format a long time ago, but have persevered through many technological changes in the music industry.
In this day and age of ipods and digital downloads, where people can fit thousands of songs in such a neat little package, how has the vinyl record managed to compete; what is the allure?
Recent research reveals that teens enjoy the physical experience they get with a vinyl record and the interaction between themselves and the record. There is a certain ritual one must rely on to play a vinyl record, and much to the dismay of the digital world, the youth of the world is receptive to this type of interaction.
For some, collecting vinyl records is an obsession, a life long journey to obtain hidden masterpieces locked away in the attics and basements around the globe. For others, just owning a few selected gems from their favorite band or recording artist is enough to satisfy their collecting palate.
Then there is the thrill of the hunt, scouring the online web sites and auctions looking for a rare or collectible record for their collection. For the adventurous, there are the numerous garage sales, rummage sales, flea markets and the like, that dot the countryside in every town in America. There, they can search through the dusty boxes and bins for their the next special addition to their already growing vinyl record collection. There is almost a sense of pride, self-worth, if you will, in finding what you are looking for, if only to be satisfied for a moment, until you realize you must find another rare treasure to add to your collection.
Ever since Alex Steinweiss designed the first album cover for Columbia Records in 1939, album cover art has been highly collectible and is a part of music history. Classic album covers like the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band, Janis Joplin’s Cheap Thrills (designed by Robert Crumb), Led Zeppelins’ Physical Graffiti are iconic. Some bands enlisted the aid of world renowned artists to design the album covers and concepts for their latest releases, including the Rolling Stones, who used Andy Warhol’s idea for their album Sticky Fingers.
For some, collecting vinyl is an investment. Not only a monetary investment but a cultural one as well. Vinyl records are part of pop culture as we know it and certainly part of the rock and roll era. Preserving vinyl records, the art, the music, is a very important part of this phenomenon.
But the one thing that sets vinyl apart from all other musical formats is that vinyl records just sound the best. There is no substitute for the sound reproduction that vinyl brings to music, no digital counterpart. And for that, the vinyl record will continue to survive, if not thrive.
About the Author
Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates
http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com
, where you can secure your copy of his ebook called “The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting.”
Robert can be contacted at robert@collectingvinylrecords.com
The Beatles Vinyl Record Collection + Solo records
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THE BEATLES 1967-1970 2-RECORD SET LMTD BLUE VINYL LPS $185.00 |
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THE BEATLES 1962 – 1966 RECORD SET LMTD RED VINYL LPS $185.00 |
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THE BEATLES (6) SEVEN INCH 45 RPM VINYL/RECORDS $110.00 |
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New The Beatles 1 Vinyl Record LP Japanese Pressing $74.99 |
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BEATLES Record (07) 1964 Meet The Beatles MONO Vinyl LP $69.95 |
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The Beatles / 1 Double Vinyl Record Set Sealed $65.00 |
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The Beatles/Reel Music Gold Vinyl Lp Record Limited Ed. $60.00 |
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The BEATLES “Please…” *SeaLeD* NeW 1995 ViNyL Record $58.89 |
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Meet The Beatles LP vinyl Record $55.00 |
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BEATLES Record (32) The White Album VINYL LP & INSERTS $49.95 |
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The Beatles HELP! Stereo 1965 PCS 3071 LP Record Vinyl $46.82 |
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THE BEATLES RARITIES CAPITOL SHAL-12060 VINYL RECORD LP $45.00 |
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THE BEATLES VI RARE MONO LP VINYL RECORD $41.99 |
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BEATLES Record (48) The Beatles SEALED Vinyl LP MINT $39.95 |
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THE BEATLES SECOND ALBUM RARE MONO LP VINYL RECORD $31.49 |
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The Beatles 1962–1966 – RED Vinyl Record Set $31.47 |
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THE BEATLES / 1962-1966 VINYL RECORD [ 2 EA, ] $29.85 |
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The Beatles, Meet The Beatles – Vinyl LP Record $27.99 |
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THE BEATLES SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS LP VINYL RECORD $27.99 |
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The Beatles 1962–1966 – Vinyl Record Set $26.99 |
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The Beatles, 1962–1966 – Vinyl Record Set $26.97 |
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The Beatles, Rock ‘N’ Roll Music – Vinyl Record $25.64 |
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The Beatles 1962–1966 – BLUE Vinyl Record Set $25.17 |
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The Beatles/The Golden Beatles Vinyl Lp Record $25.00 |
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The Beatles/Baby It’s You 7″ 45 Vinyl Record W/PS U.K. $25.00 |
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NM BLUE VINYL 1973 2 RECORD SET THE BEATLES 1967-70 $24.99 |
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The Beatles 20 Greatest Hits Vinyl Album Capitol Record $24.95 |
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THE BEATLES RARE RUBBER SOUL MONO LP VINYL RECORD $24.49 |
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THE BEATLES PAPERBACK WRITER RECORD STORE DAY 7″ VINYL $23.99 |
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VINYL – THE BEATLES/1962-1966 – 2 RECORD ALBUM w/LYRIC $23.23 |
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The Beatles, 1st Live Recordings Vol.I – Vinyl Record S $22.45 |
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The Beatles, 1st Live Recordings Vol.II – Vinyl Record $22.45 |
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The Beatles Abbey Road EMI Record Vinyl LP Pressing $21.95 |
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THE BEATLES – REVOLVER – PARLOPHONE – LP VINYL RECORD $21.49 |
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THE BEATLES VI – LP VINYL RECORD $21.49 |
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THE BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR LP VINYL RECORD $20.99 |
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8 THE BEATLES 45 VINYL JUKEBOX RECORDS $19.99 |
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The Beatles ‘White Album’ Original Vinyl Record (1970) $19.99 |
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BIRTH OF THE BEATLES VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM ITALY IMPORT $19.98 |
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The Beatles – Sessions – IME Records 1985 – RARE Vinyl $19.85 |
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The Beatles’ Second album. LP Vinyl Record Capitol T208 $18.99 |
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The Beatles. Soundtrack. Help. LP Vinyl Record $18.99 |
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Abbey Road [Vinyl] [LP Record] The Beatles $17.99 |
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THE BEATLES Abbey Road VINYL LP RECORD New! SEALED $16.94 |
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45RPM Vinyl Record THE BEATLES Twist & Shout TOLLIE LBL $15.99 |
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45 RPM VINYL RECORD The Beatles – She’s a Woman $14.99 |
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THE BEATLES, 45. HEY JUDE, VG+. SLEEVE. VINYL RECORD $14.99 |
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THE BEATLES, 45. GET BACK, APPLE . SLEEVE. VINYL RECORD $14.99 |
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RINGO STARR BLAST FROM THE PAST LP VINYL RECORD BEATLES $13.99 |
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45RPM Vinyl Record THE BEATLES She Loves You by SWAN $13.49 |
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The Beatles, 1967-1970 – Vinyl LP Record $13.46 |
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The Beatles, The Beatles – LP-Vinyl Record $13.46 |
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45 RPM VINYL RECORD The Beatles Eight Days a Week $12.99 |
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The Beatles’ Second album. LP Vinyl Record Capitol T208 $12.99 |
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The Beatles, Introducing The Beatles- Vinyl Record $12.95 |
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The Beatles. Hey Jude. Revolution. 7″ Vinyl Record $12.89 |
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The Beatles. I want to hold your hand. 7″ Vinyl Record $12.89 |
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THE BEATLES~The Savage Young~10″ vinyl LP record $10.99 |
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33RPM VINYL RECORD Hits of the Beatles by Current Event $10.99 |
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The Beatles Let It Be Vinyl Record “No Reserve!” $10.00 |
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Lot Of The Beatles~8~Lp, vinyL, records~George Harrison $9.99 |
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BOSTON POPS PLAY THE BEATLES RCA RED LP VINYL RECORD $9.99 |
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THE BEATLES Red Album 1962-66 CANADA LP RECORD VINYL $9.99 |
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The Beatles, Second Album – Vinyl LP Record $9.86 |
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The Beatles, Meet The Beatles – Vinyl LP Record $9.86 |
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The Beatles ‘65. Great New Hits. LP Vinyl Record $8.99 |
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The Beatles 1967-1970 Record 2 LP rock 1973 vinyl VG++ $6.99 |
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45rpm~BEATLES,The~Slow Down/Matchbox~Vinyl ROCK Record $5.55 |
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THE BEATLES ABBEY ROAD VINYL RECORD ALBUM CAPITOL LABEL $4.99 |
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THE BEATLES WHITE VINYL RECORD ALBUM CAPITOL LABEL $4.99 |
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THE BEATLES LET IT BE VINYL RECORD ALBUM CAPITOL LABEL $4.99 |
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* The Beatles 45 RPM Vinyl Record Hey Jude Revolution $4.99 |
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MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK THE BEATLES HELP vinyl record $4.99 |
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Vinyl record THE BEATLES MOVIE MEDLEY CAPITOL B-5107 NM $3.99 |
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THE BEATLES 1962-1966 VINYL RECORD ALBUM APPLE LABEL $2.99 |
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THE BEATLES SOMETHING NEW VINYL RECORD ALBUM $2.99 |
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THE BEATLES REVOLVER VINYL RECORD ALBUM CAPITOL LABEL $2.99 |
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THE BEATLES,ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, VINYL RECORD $1.80 |
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The Beatles, 1967-1970 – Vinyl Double LP Record V G+ $0.99 |
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The Beatles Abbey Road Vinyl LP Apple Records SO-383 NR $0.99 |
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101 STRINGS THE BEATLES ALBUM RECORD VINYL HITS LOOK $0.01 |
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45 rpm Record Clock – Rod Stewart $45.00 … |
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45 rpm Record Clock – The Beach Boys $45.00 … |
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45 rpm Record Clock – The Beatles $45.00 … |
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Abbey Road (1990) $10.99 No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 24-AUG-1988… |
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A Hard Day’s Night $6.62 No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 23-AUG-1988… |
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With the Beatles (1990) $4.96 No Description Available.Genre: Popular MusicMedia Format: Compact DiskRating: Release Date: 23-AUG-1988… |
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The Beatles Metal Guitar Pick Necklace Boxed Music Festival Wear $14.99 Stainless steel guitar pick necklace, the 30 inch chain can be adjusted to any length. The pick is laminated with a clear protective vinyl coating to make the image very durable…. |
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John Lennon Beatles Heroes Of Rock Guitar Pick Display $16.99 The pick display will make a perfect gift for any music fan. You get 10 real plastic guitar picks attached to the photo card backing as featured in the listing image.The picks are 0.71mm (medium gauge) and could be used to play the guitar…. |
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John Lennon Beatles Imagine Framed Silver Record A3 $99.99 Framed Commemorative Silver Disc Display Sized 14inc x 11inc – 1 inch, black Plexi-glass frame included Here is your chance to purchase the superb commemorative silver disc display pictured. The displays feature a silver plated 7″ record with a mirror like finish. The record has been professionally electroplated and will not peel or crack. The displays are mounted and framed as pictured. The listi… |
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Capitol Records Logo Mens Vintage Black T-shirt by Chaser T-shirt – Capitol Records Logo Mens Vintage Black Tee Shirt by Chaser – From the Beatles to Duran Duran, so many of the most well known musicians and bands have had their music released by Capitol Records. Our 100% black cotton tshirt features Capitol’s iconic logo emblazoned on the front with a vintage wash for that worn in look and feel. This shirt is an absolute must have for any music and po… |