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  • Collecting Vinyl Records- A Passion For Sound  By : Robert Benson
    The music industry is evolving, it seems that digital music is now dominating the musical landscape. But vinyl records are enjoying a resurgence, mainly because of the sound quality that they offer. And it is just not the 'baby boomers' who are buying vinyl; on the contrary, the younger genertaion is also enamoured with this historic audio format as well.
  • Know The Value Of Your Collectible Vinyl Records  By : Robert Benson
    Many people don't know a valuable record from a common one and "Mighty" John Marshall is just the person to help in your quest to ascertain the value of your records. In this interview, "Mighty" John talks about some of aspects involved in record appraisals.
  • Vinyl- Still Holding Its Own  By : Robert Benson
    Is the CD being 'phased out' as a musical format? Sales of CDs have dropped dramatically, with vinyl record sales on the rise; especially in the U.K. Additionally, conversion gadgets are also seeing a rise in sales. Left for dead a few years ago, the resiliant audio format of the vinyl record will not give in to any format that was supposed to replace it!
  • Collecting Vinyl Records  By : Robert Benson
    The allure of vinyl records have captured, not only the 'baby boomer' generation, but teens and college students as well. Let's discuss some of the aspects of collecting vinyl and the "allure of vinyl records."
  • Album Cover Art- Part One  By : Robert Benson
    Alex Steinweiss, art director for Columbia records, started the album cover art phenomenon in the late 30's and this unique art form has thrilled millions. Let's explore the history of album cover art.
  • Album Cover Art- Part Two  By : Robert Benson
    In the last article, we discussed some of the elements of album cover art and I would like to continue the discussion with some more details and an album cover finder that is a must for any fan of album cover art.
  • Celebrate Vinyl Record Day  By : Robert Benson
    Did you know that there is a day set aside to help to celebrate uour vinyl record heritage? Read about this special day when thousands across the globe help to celebrate this historic ausio format.
  • Historic and Controversial Album Covers- Part One  By : Robert Benson
    In this three part article series, we will discuss some the most historic and controversial album covers, including Beatles' album covers, Jimi Hendrix, Blind Faith, the Scorpions and many more. Let's take a musical journey through the album cover art world.
  • Historic and Controversial Album Covers- Part Two  By : Robert Benson
    In this three part article series, we will discuss some the most historic and controversial album covers, including Beatles' album covers, Jimi Hendrix, Blind Faith, the Scorpions and many more. Let's take a musical journey through the album cover art world.
  • Historic and Controversial Album Covers- Part Three  By : Robert Benson
    In our last of a three part article series about album cover art, we will discuss some the most historic and controversial album covers, including Beatles' album covers, Jimi Hendrix, Blind Faith, the Scorpions and many more. Let's take a musical journey through the album cover art world.
  • Vinyl Record Collecting Alive and Well  By : Robert Benson
    People collect a myriad of objects, but there are many reasons to collect vinyl records including the vinyl record, the music contained therein, the album cover art, picture sleeves and much more.
  • Putting A Value On Vinyl Records- Part One  By : Robert Benson
    As the sale of vinyl records continues to rise, let's explore some of the elements that go into placing a value on vinyl records in this two-part article.
  • Putting A Value On Vinyl Records- Part Two  By : Robert Benson
    In part two of our article about placing a value on vinyl records, let's discuss some of the other variables that have to be taken into account that factor into the resale value of records.
  • Vinyl Record Appraisals- Meet Record Appraiser and Historian Scott Neuman  By : Robert Benson
    With the resurgence of vinyl records, more and more people wonder what their classic records may be worth. Vinyl expert Scott Neuman can help, with professional appraisal services.
  • Start Saving Records Today  By : Mitchell Hampson
    Back when I was a child, vinyl records were the vehicle used by diehard music lovers to listen to their favorite songs. Eight tracks were going out of style really quickly and the newest trend was the cassette tape. Even with the passing of the eight tracks and the emergence of the cassette tape, many music lovers stuck to the traditional vinyl records for their listening pleasure.
  • Just How Much Are Those Vinyl Records Worth  By : Mitchell Hampson
    In my ever-going quest to keep my vintage music collection alive and growing, I am constantly trying to find vinyl records for sale. There are a number of places to find these gems. Some places can charge a lot of money while others are downright cheap. Of course, I normally opt for the latter when looking for vinyl records for sale.
  • Vinyl Records Collecting  By : Mike Campbell
    Unless you were born with no historical sense of music's roots, then you are familiar with vinyl records. If unfamiliar, vinyl records are an analog sound storage medium that in essence forms its effects from a flat disc with inscribed modulated spiral grooves. So what is the big deal? Surely that is what you are asking in the digital age of I-pods, Cds, MP3s and phone audio tools.
  • The Vinyl Revival and the Resurrection of Sound  By : Robert Benson
    Vinyl records are cool again. This article details why people are be drawn back to this historic audio medium.
  • Old Wax Merges With New Technology  By : Robert Benson
    Can the iPhone be helpful to a vinyl record collector? It sure can as old wax meets new technology with a new website that caters to record collectors and will allow them to get 'real time' information about prices of records.
  • Vinyl Art - A New Canvas  By : Robert Benson
    A talented artist has found a new canvas for old and discarded records. He actually uses these old records to create a new collectible and an iconic piece of pop art and history.
  • Picture Discs- The Ultimate Vinyl Record Collectible  By : Robert Benson
    The vinyl record resurgence is in full swing and going hand-in-hand with this phenomenon is a renewed interest in picture discs.
  • Hipgnosis- Classic Album Cover Art  By : Robert Benson
    With the renewed interest in vinyl records, an old friend is becoming more important again- album cover art.
  • 45rpm Record Turns Sixty  By : Robert Benson
    Happy Birthday and welcome back to an old friend, the 45 rpm record officially turned 60 years old on March 31.
  • Catalog Your Vinyl Record Collection With Easy To Use Software  By : Robert Benson
    A new software application makes it easy to document and catalog your vinyl record collection.
  • Most Popular Christian Music albums  By : Jamie Hanson
    Christian music has always been popular and loved by millions of people across the world. Christian music albums have touched the souls of all the music lovers.



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