ladyislingering

I debated with myself a while as to whether or not I really wanted to post in this thread, as it's been discussed so many times but I guess it's never "too much" when it comes to things I really love in this world.

Not all vinyl is "old" or even vintage. Some of it as seen as collectible, but most vinyl in existence (though sometimes rare) is just run of the mill. I have some picture discs/colored vinyl (which is collectible - some artists have released certain albums or singles on several different colors - a real project for completists) that I hardly ever play because of its monetary/collectible value.

Depending on your situation, it's a great format. You hear a lot more of the music as it's meant to be heard, and it has a warmer, more intimate sound quality. The full vinyl package is superior to CD, and even more superior to other digital formats. The album art is bigger, and the handling of the record is a loving thing. Collecting records is a commitment - you have to protect them from the elements (usually just extreme heat and water) and handle them with love. My boyfriend and I have 200-300 LPs & 12" maxi singles in our collection and a plethora of 7" singles.

I've been collecting for about 8 years now. My records make me happy, and they're nice to have when I'm just sitting upstairs in the apartment doing nothing, and I can't find anything online to quench my thirst for good tunes.

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