Does anyone still listen and/or collect records (Vinyl)?

Question

OK for all you kids and teenagers today don't know what a record is. A record (also known as vinyl or phonograph) is a big black (sometimes colored) flat disc with an spiral groove starting near the periphery and ending near the center of the disc. Instead of lasers, you need a needle to play the record. some records required you to play on either 16, 33 1/3, 45, or 78 revolutions per minute (RPM). 16s, 33s and 45s are usually made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

All right enough of that. I heard rumors that records are making a comeback in 2007. I just curious, do you or anyone you know still listens to music on wax?

Thanks :-)

Answer 1

I have read many questions and answers on this site and I fully understand why older adults feel the need to explain to kids and teenagers what a record is. In days gone by I would have given you a thumbs up for using the additional details section to clarify your question.

Now the answer to your question is yes, lots of people (myself included) but probably not that many in relation to those who listen to MP3 or CD based music. Every so often you hear rumours of vinyl making a comeback or conversely that vinyl is dead. DJ's in the 1990's were rightly credited with keeping the format alive as a viable way of distributing music however nowadays even some DJ's are turning to MP3's.

For what it's worth I reckon vinyl will still be about for a while yet for new music and the substantial number of vinyl releases already out there will keep the collectors happy for some time.

Answer 2

The usual explanation given by people who listen to vinyl is that it is a warmer sound than digital. I believe that may once have been true. Digital music in its early stages tended to be rather tinny and trebly. I think that the new speaker and amplifier technologies on the output end, and more advanced recording algorithms on the input end, have pretty much overcome that.

For myself, I think vinyl is a nuisance. Too easily damaged, too hard to control, not conducive to sharing music. I any event, the economy of it makes it obsolete... same as with digital photography. There will probably always be an enclave of vinyl lovers, just as there will always be traditional photographers, but the overwhelming trend is toward digital graphic and audio production and reproduction.

Answer 3

I wish I did, but at the same time it can be such a mess with the cleaning of the disc. But i've always wanted to feel like I was working with the original of something and hear that rich and thick tone come over the speakers. I'll probably end up owning one for some of my favorite albums that i'll eventually get on Vinyl.

Answer 4

Yes, I still collect, but not actively. I hope for a vinyl comeback, but that has been grist for the rumor mill since the late 80s. I am not holding my breath for the great vinyl revival. My collected records sit in a storage space, my place is just too small for 1000+ records.

Answer 5

I still listen to all my records I have at least 1,000 in my collection and still growing i listen to them everyday I like to go to old toys shows and flea markets and estate sales ect to find ones I dont have or if I find duplicates I own i put em up on ebay for sale I also have 8 track cassettes about 500 of those lol ..you know what is intresting to this day When an Artist Sells So many Copies of their New CD it is still called Multi Plantinum RECORD guess it would sound dumb to change the phrase to Multi plantum CD lol

Answer 6

I have plenty of vinyls in my collection, it just finding a place to get the spinner. SO yes I do. Actually me and all of my friends have records and only one has a player that is dated from the 80's. I love the hiss and pops that records make while listening to them.

Answer 7

I don't think Vinyl will ever disappear - it remains the main medium used by DJ's and electronic artists all over the world.

Also, many modern bands (Tool, Pearl Jam, etc) release their albums on Vinyl.

Vinyl provides the truest analogue representation of sound available, and there will always be a huge demand for it among serious music collectors

Answer 8

vinyl is still alive and doin' fine. we have a lot of sales at our store to prove it.not all record albums will be put onto a CD so we still get people in looking for thier favorite albums. Also, the sound quality is much richer with vinyl.
OLD TOWN RECORDS
42012 Main st
temecula, Ca. 92590

Answer 9

I'm a 14 year old singer,rapper and producer. I listen to my mom's records on her record player to find samples,i also just started buying up to date records on LP.

Answer 10

I don't see why the older adults feel the need to remind teenagers what records are. Is it some "I'm superior" thing? I know what a record is, my parents used to have a record player. But even if they didn't, I'm not that stupid I have seen them on my own.

My parents don't have a record player anymore but either way, I wouldn't use one. CDs are much more versatile and are easier to use as well as maintain.