The Vinyl Revolution
Introduction
Although I have already referenced several ways to purpose the internet for record collecting throughout this entire book, it is an influential and powerful tool for vinyl collectors deserving its own chapter. The internet allows us to learn about and locate the releases that are hard to find. We can use it to find record shops, used record sellers or even shop directly online in the comfort of our own home. The internet has also allowed us to connect with similar collectors, whether they are local to us or on the other side of the planet, making collecting a rewardingly social experience.
In addition to being an expansive tool, the internet can to a tremendous degree be accredited for the vinyl revolution. Although an abundant …show more content…
Opening the doors for vinyl, online retailers were able to easily list a product for sale without having to commit to building hefty shelf space to accommodate the displaying of records. As social media flourished, so did outlets for the vinyl collector to connect with others. As individuals realized others throughout the world shared their passion of collecting vinyl, these social groups grew and the music began to recognize and respond to this with finally increasing the amount of vinyl they …show more content…
They also offer up reviews for a variety of titles where they analyze the sound quality, packaging and any other add-on’s included with the release. In addition to frequently checking out the Modern Vinyl website, I suggest following them on twitter as for they rapidly break vinyl release news on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Modernvinyl
Vinyl Factory http://www.thevinylfactory.com The Vinyl Factory is not just a media site for vinyl collectors but the Vinyl Factory Group is actually a record label, record pressing plant and music Magazine FACT. The Vinyl Factory website is an exemplary source for both vinyl release news and other vinyl articles covering equipment, record storage, record fairs and a variety of other topics.
My Husbands Stupid Record Collection
Although I have already referenced several ways to purpose the internet for record collecting throughout this entire book, it is an influential and powerful tool for vinyl collectors deserving its own chapter. The internet allows us to learn about and locate the releases that are hard to find. We can use it to find record shops, used record sellers or even shop directly online in the comfort of our own home. The internet has also allowed us to connect with similar collectors, whether they are local to us or on the other side of the planet, making collecting a rewardingly social experience.
In addition to being an expansive tool, the internet can to a tremendous degree be accredited for the vinyl revolution. Although an abundant …show more content…
Opening the doors for vinyl, online retailers were able to easily list a product for sale without having to commit to building hefty shelf space to accommodate the displaying of records. As social media flourished, so did outlets for the vinyl collector to connect with others. As individuals realized others throughout the world shared their passion of collecting vinyl, these social groups grew and the music began to recognize and respond to this with finally increasing the amount of vinyl they …show more content…
They also offer up reviews for a variety of titles where they analyze the sound quality, packaging and any other add-on’s included with the release. In addition to frequently checking out the Modern Vinyl website, I suggest following them on twitter as for they rapidly break vinyl release news on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Modernvinyl
Vinyl Factory http://www.thevinylfactory.com The Vinyl Factory is not just a media site for vinyl collectors but the Vinyl Factory Group is actually a record label, record pressing plant and music Magazine FACT. The Vinyl Factory website is an exemplary source for both vinyl release news and other vinyl articles covering equipment, record storage, record fairs and a variety of other topics.
My Husbands Stupid Record Collection