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315        /* Section */--color-text: var(--color-content-base, var(--color-content-base));
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345        --color-tertiary: hsl(var(--scheme2-tertiary));
346        --color-tertiary-dark: hsl(var(--scheme2-tertiary-dark));
347        --color-tertiary-light: hsl(var(--scheme2-tertiary-light));--color-tertiary-gradient: hsl(var(--scheme2-tertiary));/* Accent Colors */
348        /* Notification */
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351        --color-notification-mix: var(--scheme2-notification-mix);
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353        /* Success */
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358        /* Error */
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364        /* Section */--color-bg: var(--color-transparent, var(--color-background));--color-text: var(--color-content-base, var(--color-content-base));
365        --color-border: var(--color-transparent, var(--border-default-color));
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368        /* Tables BG Color */
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371        /* Input Color */
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377        --color-content-subtle: hsl(var(--scheme3-content-subtle));
378        --color-content-emphasis: hsl(var(--scheme3-content-emphasis));
379        --color-content-heading: hsl(var(--scheme3-content-heading));
380
381        /* Surface */
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385        --color-primary-on: hsl(var(--scheme3-primary-on));
386        --color-primary: hsl(var(--scheme3-primary));
387        --color-primary-dark: hsl(var(--scheme3-primary-dark));
388        --color-primary-light: hsl(var(--scheme3-primary-light));--color-primary-gradient: hsl(var(--scheme3-primary));/* Secondary Color */
389        --color-secondary-on: hsl(var(--scheme3-secondary-on));
390        --color-secondary: hsl(var(--scheme3-secondary));
391        --color-secondary-dark: hsl(var(--scheme3-secondary-dark));
392        --color-secondary-light: hsl(var(--scheme3-secondary-light));--color-secondary-gradient: hsl(var(--scheme3-secondary));/* Tertiary Color */
393        --color-tertiary-on: hsl(var(--scheme3-tertiary-on));
394        --color-tertiary: hsl(var(--scheme3-tertiary));
395        --color-tertiary-dark: hsl(var(--scheme3-tertiary-dark));
396        --color-tertiary-light: hsl(var(--scheme3-tertiary-light));--color-tertiary-gradient: hsl(var(--scheme3-tertiary));/* Accent Colors */
397        /* Notification */
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399        --color-notification: hsl(var(--scheme3-notification));
400        --color-notification-mix: var(--scheme3-notification-mix);
401
402        /* Success */
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404        --color-success: hsl(var(--scheme3-success));
405        --color-success-mix: var(--scheme3-success-mix);
406
407        /* Error */
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409        --color-error-on: var(--color-on-error);
410        --color-error: hsl(var(--scheme3-error));
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1141        var args = Array.prototype.slice.call(arguments);
1142        args.unshift(method);
1143        trekkie.push(args);
1144        if (method == 'track' || method == 'page') {
1145          var pageUrl;
1146          try {
1147            pageUrl = window.location.href;
1148          } catch (e) {}
1149          var pageReferrer;
1150          try {
1151            pageReferrer = document.referrer;
1152          } catch (e) {}
1153          try {
1154            if (window.__TREKKIE_SHIM_QUEUE == null) {
1155              window.__TREKKIE_SHIM_QUEUE = [];
1156            }
1157            window.__TREKKIE_SHIM_QUEUE.push({
1158              from: 'trekkie-stub',
1159              method: method,
1160              args: args.slice(1),
1161              pageContext: {
1162                url: pageUrl,
1163                referrer: pageReferrer
1164              }
1165            });
1166          } catch (e) {
1167            // no-op
1168          }
1169        }
1170        return trekkie;
1171      };
1172    };
1173    for (var i = 0; i < trekkie.methods.length; i++) {
1174      var key = trekkie.methods[i];
1175      trekkie[key] = trekkie.factory(key);
1176    }
1177    trekkie.load = function(config) {
1178      trekkie.config = config || {};
1179      trekkie.config.initialDocumentCookie = document.cookie;
1180      var first = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
1181var script = document.createElement('script');
1182script.type = 'text/javascript';
1183script.onerror = function(e) {
1184  var scriptFallback = document.createElement('script');
1185  scriptFallback.type = 'text/javascript';
1186  scriptFallback.onerror = function(error) {
1187          var Monorail = {
1188      produce: function produce(monorailDomain, schemaId, payload) {
1189        var currentMs = new Date().getTime();
1190        var event = {
1191          schema_id: schemaId,
1192          payload: payload,
1193          metadata: {
1194            event_created_at_ms: currentMs,
1195            event_sent_at_ms: currentMs
1196          }
1197        };
1198        return Monorail.sendRequest("https://" + monorailDomain + "/v1/produce", JSON.stringify(event));
1199      },
1200      sendRequest: function sendRequest(endpointUrl, payload) {
1201        // Try the sendBeacon API
1202        if (window && window.navigator && typeof window.navigator.sendBeacon === 'function' && typeof window.Blob === 'function' && !Monorail.isIos12()) {
1203          var blobData = new window.Blob([payload], {
1204            type: 'text/plain'
1205          });
1206
1207          if (window.navigator.sendBeacon(endpointUrl, blobData)) {
1208            return true;
1209          } // sendBeacon was not successful
1210
1211        } // XHR beacon
1212
1213        var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();
1214
1215        try {
1216          xhr.open('POST', endpointUrl);
1217          xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain');
1218          xhr.send(payload);
1219        } catch (e) {
1220          console.log(e);
1221        }
1222
1223        return false;
1224      },
1225      isIos12: function isIos12() {
1226        return window.navigator.userAgent.lastIndexOf('iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 12_') !== -1 || window.navigator.userAgent.lastIndexOf('iPad; CPU OS 12_') !== -1;
1227      }
1228    };
1229    Monorail.produce('monorail-edge.shopifysvc.com',
1230      'trekkie_storefront_load_errors/1.1',
1231      {shop_id: 101047533937,
1232      theme_id: 198580306289,
1233      app_name: "storefront",
1234      context_url: window.location.href,
1235      source_url: "//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/s/trekkie.storefront.f1ba865b3fecd812ad617f74ac079261075e9edb.min.js"});
1236
1237  };
1238  scriptFallback.async = true;
1239  scriptFallback.src = '//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/s/trekkie.storefront.f1ba865b3fecd812ad617f74ac079261075e9edb.min.js';
1240  first.parentNode.insertBefore(scriptFallback, first);
1241};
1242script.async = true;
1243script.src = '//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/s/trekkie.storefront.f1ba865b3fecd812ad617f74ac079261075e9edb.min.js';
1244first.parentNode.insertBefore(script, first);
1245
1246    };
1247    trekkie.load(
1248      {"Trekkie":{"appName":"storefront","development":false,"defaultAttributes":{"shopId":101047533937,"isMerchantRequest":null,"themeId":198580306289,"themeCityHash":"9432510554738140283","contentLanguage":"en","currency":"USD","eventMetadataId":"3e32272c-f06a-4d7b-a174-f9abd1f402d4"},"isServerSideCookieWritingEnabled":true,"monorailRegion":"shop_domain","enabledBetaFlags":["764d78cb","8450a54b"]},"Session Attribution":{},"S2S":{"facebookCapiEnabled":true,"source":"trekkie-storefront-renderer","apiClientId":580111}}
1249    );
1250
1251    var loaded = false;
1252    trekkie.ready(function() {
1253      if (loaded) return;
1254      loaded = true;
1255
1256      window.ShopifyAnalytics.lib = window.trekkie;
1257
1258      var originalDocumentWrite = document.write;
1259      document.write = customDocumentWrite;
1260      try { window.ShopifyAnalytics.merchantGoogleAnalytics.call(this); } catch(error) {};
1261      document.write = originalDocumentWrite;
1262
1263      var match = window.location.pathname.match(/checkouts\/(.+)\/(thank_you|post_purchase)/)
1264      var token = match? match[1]: undefined;
1265      if (!hasLoggedConversion(token)) {
1266        setCookieIfConversion(token);
1267        
1268      }
1269    });
1270
1271    window.ShopifyAnalytics.lib.page(null,{"pageType":"blog","resourceType":"blog","resourceId":127026102641,"requestId":"d23b0e0e-1b34-47bc-9a76-4b2e878e9319-1790288403","shopifyEmitted":true});
1272
1273    var eventsListenerScript = document.createElement('script');
1274    eventsListenerScript.async = true;
1275    eventsListenerScript.src = "//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/shopifycloud/storefront/assets/shop_events_listener-4e26a9ce.js";
1276    document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(eventsListenerScript);
1277})();</script>
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1277
1278<script
1279  defer
1280  src="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/shopifycloud/perf-kit/shopify-perf-kit-3.9.4.min.js"
1281  data-application="storefront-renderer"
1282  data-shop-id="101047533937"
1283  data-render-region="gcp-us-central1"
1284  data-page-type="blog"
1285  data-theme-instance-id="198580306289"
1286  data-theme-name="Rhythm"
1287  data-theme-version="2026.09.1.0"
1288  data-monorail-region="shop_domain"
1289  data-resource-timing-sampling-rate="10"
1290  data-shs="true"
1291  data-shs-beacon="true"
1292  data-shs-export-with-fetch="true"
1293  data-shs-logs-sample-rate="1"
1294  data-shs-beacon-endpoint="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/api/collect"
1295></script>
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1299<a class="skip-to-content-link button sr-only focus:not-sr-only" href="#MainContent">Skip to content</a><content-overlay>
1300  <div class="overlay hidden fixed top-0 left-0 w-full h-full z-[1000001] c-bg-gray-900 opacity-50"></div>
1301</content-overlay><!-- BEGIN sections: header-group -->
1302<aside id="shopify-section-sections--30031678374257__announcement_bar_top_VATFBn" class="shopify-section shopify-section-group-header-group announcement-bar">
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1328  <div class="announcement-bar__wrapper section__wrapper scheme-scheme2 c-text- c-border- grid columns-1 rows-1 place-items-center relative z-0 overflow-hidden c-bg-primary-on c-text-primary" role="region" aria-label="Announcement Bar">
1329    
1330
1331    
1332    
1333      
1334    <div class="announcement-bar__container section-spacing mx-auto w-full relative z-10 py-container-2xs px-none max-w-full md:px-none md:max-w-full section-spacing mx-auto w-full relative z-10 py-container-2xs px-lg-sm max-w-full md:px-container-sm md:max-w-full" 
1335    
1336  >
1337      <div class="announcement-bar__spacing flex items-center gap-sm-md flex-wrap text-center justify-center">
1338        
1339          
1340<a class="announcement-bar__item announcement-bar__item--text announcement-bar__item--sections--30031678374257__announcement_bar_top_VATFBn-text_yUGNGe announcement-bar__item--link focus-inset cursor-pointer text_body_sm c-text-background overflow-hidden relative"  href="/pages/shipping-details-exclusions"   title=""  data-id="text_yUGNGe">Free Shipping on $75+ | See Details</a>
1341        
1342      </div>
1343      
1344    </div>
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1348    
1349  </div>
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1357
1358</aside><header id="shopify-section-sections--30031678374257__header" class="shopify-section shopify-section-group-header-group site-header md:hidden">
1359<style data-shopify>
1360    body {
1361      --header-group-header-position: sticky;
1362    }
1363  </style>
1364<style>
1365	#shopify-section-sections--30031678374257__header {
1366		position: sticky;top: 0;z-index: 999997;
1367    width: 100%;
1368	}
1369	</style>
1370  
1370<script>document.getElementById('shopify-section-sections--30031678374257__header').classList.add('umg-sticky', 'transition-[transform]')</script>
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1377<div id="header-wrapper--30031678374257" class="header__wrapper scheme-scheme2 c-text- c-border- c-bg- z-[10] mx-auto h-auto w-full section__wrapper scheme-scheme2 c-text- c-border- grid columns-1 rows-1 place-items-center relative z-0 overflow-visible c-bg-background c-text-content-base mb-none" x-data="{ hamburgerMenuOpen: false, searchBarOpen: false, dropDownMenuOpen: null }" data-position="dynamic_sticky_header" style=" --icon-width: 1.75rem; --icon-height: 1.75rem; ">
1378  <div id="header-container--30031678374257" class="header__container grid gap-y-sm-sm gap-x-sm-xs grid-cols-7 section-spacing mx-auto w-full relative z-10 py-container-sm px-lg-xs max-w-xl md:px-container-xs md:max-w-xl c-border-default-color border-default-width border-x-0 border-t-0 mx-auto text-center" >
1379    
1380      
1381          
1382
1383
1384
1385
1386
1387
1388<div class="navigation-wrapper header__column flex header-md__column--0 col-span-1 justify-start items-center"  >
1389
1390  
1391
1392    <button class="hamburger-btn-wrapper flex flex-row gap-sm-2xs items-center text_navigation_lg no-underline" x-on:click="hamburgerMenuOpen = true" type="button" aria-label="Open navigation menu" :aria-expanded="hamburgerMenuOpen == true? true : false" aria-controls="menu-list-navigation"  id="menu-button-navigation" aria-haspopup="true" >
1393      <div class="header__hamburgermenu--icon h-min-click-space min-w-min-click-space flex justify-center items-center">
1394        
1395
1396
1397
1398  
1399  
1400  
1401      
1402      <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 448 512" class="icon icon--menu umg-icon" fill="currentColor">
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1404      </svg>
1405  
1406
1407      </div>
1408      
1409    </button>
1410    <div class="hamburger-wrapper fixed z-[1000000] top-0 inset-x-0 transform origin-top-left w-full h-screen md:flex overflow-scroll overscroll-contain" x-show="hamburgerMenuOpen" x-cloak>
1411      <div class="hamburger-container w-[83%] md:w-[40%] max-w-sm h-screen absolute right-0 z-10 overflow-scroll left-0 right-[17%] md:left-0 md:right-[60%] c-bg-surface c-text-on-surface py-lg-md" x-show="hamburgerMenuOpen"x-transition:enter="transition ease-out duration-300"x-transition:enter-start="-translate-x-full"x-transition:enter-end="translate-x-0"x-transition:leave="transition ease-out duration-300"x-transition:leave-start="translate-x-0"x-transition:leave-end="-translate-x-full">
1412        <div class="hamburger-header-wrapper flex justify-between items-center py-sm-sm text_navigation_lg">
1413          <span class="hamburger-header-wrapper flex px-lg-md">
1414            
1415          </span>
1416          <button class="hamburger-close-btn-wrapper h-[3rem] w-[3rem] p-sm-sm mr-sm-md" x-on:click="hamburgerMenuOpen = false" type="button" aria-label="Close navigation menu" :aria-expanded="hamburgerMenuOpen == true? true : false" aria-controls="menu-list-navigation">
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1422  
1423  
1424      
1425      <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 320 512" class="icon icon--close umg-icon" fill="currentColor">
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1427      </svg>
1428  
1429
1430          </button>
1431        </div>
1432  
1433
1434        <nav class="nav-wrapper" aria-label="Header main menu" >
1435          <ul class="navigation-container flex flex-col text-left gap-x-sm-xs gap-y-sm-xs"  id="menu-list-navigation" aria-labelledby="menu-button-navigation"role="menu">
1436            
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1457  <li class=""  role="presentation">
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1460      
1461      
1462      
1463      <a href="/collections/all-new-releases" class="header__navigation-link flex relative w-full text_navigation_md px-lg-md no-underline"   role="menuitem">
1464        New Arrivals
1465      </a>
1466    
1467    
1468  </li>
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1477  <li class=""  role="presentation">
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1480      
1481      
1482      
1483      <a href="/pages/sov-exclusive" class="header__navigation-link flex relative w-full text_navigation_md px-lg-md no-underline"   role="menuitem">
1484        SOV Exclusives
1485      </a>
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1487    
1488  </li>
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1501        Artists
1502        <div class="header__navigation-link-arrow flex justify-center items-center h-[1em] w-[1em]" style="--icon-width:1em;--icon-width-md:1em;" :class="{ 'rotate-180': dropDownMenuOpen === 'artists' }">
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1520      </button>
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1523          <ul class="header__navigation-dropdown-container menu-container text-left flex flex-col gap-y-sm-lg gap-x-lg-xs md:gap-x-container-xs py-container-xs px-none c-bg-surface c-text-on-surface" role="menu" id="dropdown_menu_artists" x-show="dropDownMenuOpen === 'artists'" x-cloak @click.outside="dropDownMenuOpen = (dropDownMenuOpen === 'artists' ? null : dropDownMenuOpen)">
1524            
1525            
1526              
1527                  
1528                  
1529                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1530                    <a href="/pages/artists" role="menuitem">
1531                      All Artists
1532                    </a>
1533                  </li>
1534                  
1535              
1536            
1537              
1538                  
1539                  
1540                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1541                    <a href="/collections/amy-winehouse" role="menuitem">
1542                      Amy Winehouse
1543                    </a>
1544                  </li>
1545                  
1546              
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1549                  
1550                  
1551                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
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1553                      Bob Marley
1554                    </a>
1555                  </li>
1556                  
1557              
1558            
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1560                  
1561                  
1562                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1563                    <a href="/collections/elton-john" role="menuitem">
1564                      Elton John
1565                    </a>
1566                  </li>
1567                  
1568              
1569            
1570              
1571                  
1572                  
1573                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1574                    <a href="/collections/guns-n-roses" role="menuitem">
1575                      Guns N Roses
1576                    </a>
1577                  </li>
1578                  
1579              
1580            
1581              
1582                  
1583                  
1584                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1585                    <a href="/collections/john-lennon" role="menuitem">
1586                      John Lennon
1587                    </a>
1588                  </li>
1589                  
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1592              
1593                  
1594                  
1595                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1596                    <a href="/collections/kiss" role="menuitem">
1597                      KISS
1598                    </a>
1599                  </li>
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1604                  
1605                  
1606                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1607                    <a href="/collections/nirvana" role="menuitem">
1608                      Nirvana
1609                    </a>
1610                  </li>
1611                  
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1617                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1618                    <a href="/collections/paul-mccartney" role="menuitem">
1619                      Paul McCartney
1620                    </a>
1621                  </li>
1622                  
1623              
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1627                  
1628                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1629                    <a href="/collections/rush" role="menuitem">
1630                      Rush
1631                    </a>
1632                  </li>
1633                  
1634              
1635            
1636              
1637                  
1638                  
1639                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1640                    <a href="/collections/taylor-swift" role="menuitem">
1641                      Taylor Swift
1642                    </a>
1643                  </li>
1644                  
1645              
1646            
1647              
1648                  
1649                  
1650                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1651                    <a href="/collections/the-beach-boys" role="menuitem">
1652                      The Beach Boys
1653                    </a>
1654                  </li>
1655                  
1656              
1657            
1658              
1659                  
1660                  
1661                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1662                    <a href="/collections/the-beatles" role="menuitem">
1663                      The Beatles
1664                    </a>
1665                  </li>
1666                  
1667              
1668            
1669              
1670                  
1671                  
1672                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1673                    <a href="/collections/the-rolling-stones" role="menuitem">
1674                      The Rolling Stones
1675                    </a>
1676                  </li>
1677                  
1678              
1679            
1680              
1681                  
1682                  
1683                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1684                    <a href="/collections/the-who" role="menuitem">
1685                      The Who
1686                    </a>
1687                  </li>
1688                  
1689              
1690            
1691              
1692                  
1693                  
1694                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1695                    <a href="/collections/tom-petty" role="menuitem">
1696                      Tom Petty
1697                    </a>
1698                  </li>
1699                  
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2904                        </a>
2905                      </li>
2906                    
2907                      
2908                      
2909                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2910                        <a href="/collections/elton-john" role="menuitem">
2911                          Elton John
2912                        </a>
2913                      </li>
2914                    
2915                      
2916                      
2917                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2918                        <a href="/collections/guns-n-roses" role="menuitem">
2919                          Guns N Roses
2920                        </a>
2921                      </li>
2922                    
2923                      
2924                      
2925                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2926                        <a href="/collections/john-lennon" role="menuitem">
2927                          John Lennon
2928                        </a>
2929                      </li>
2930                    
2931                      
2932                      
2933                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2934                        <a href="/collections/kiss" role="menuitem">
2935                          KISS
2936                        </a>
2937                      </li>
2938                    
2939                      
2940                      
2941                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2942                        <a href="/collections/nirvana" role="menuitem">
2943                          Nirvana
2944                        </a>
2945                      </li>
2946                    
2947                      
2948                      
2949                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2950                        <a href="/collections/paul-mccartney" role="menuitem">
2951                          Paul McCartney
2952                        </a>
2953                      </li>
2954                    
2955                      
2956                      
2957                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2958                        <a href="/collections/rush" role="menuitem">
2959                          Rush
2960                        </a>
2961                      </li>
2962                    
2963                      
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2965                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2966                        <a href="/collections/taylor-swift" role="menuitem">
2967                          Taylor Swift
2968                        </a>
2969                      </li>
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2973                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2974                        <a href="/collections/the-beach-boys" role="menuitem">
2975                          The Beach Boys
2976                        </a>
2977                      </li>
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2981                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2982                        <a href="/collections/the-beatles" role="menuitem">
2983                          The Beatles
2984                        </a>
2985                      </li>
2986                    
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2989                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2990                        <a href="/collections/the-rolling-stones" role="menuitem">
2991                          The Rolling Stones
2992                        </a>
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2997                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
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2999                          The Who
3000                        </a>
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3007                          Tom Petty
3008                        </a>
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3095                        </a>
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3102                          Hip-Hop & R&B
3103                        </a>
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3110                          Jazz & Classics
3111                        </a>
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3118                          Pop
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3126                          Punk, Metal & Hard Rock
3127                        </a>
3128                      </li>
3129                    
3130                      
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3132                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
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3134                          Rock
3135                        </a>
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3141                        <a href="/collections/funk-soul" role="menuitem">
3142                          Soul & Reggae
3143                        </a>
3144                      </li>
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3148                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
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3150                          Soundtracks
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3165                    <a href="#" role="menuitem">
3166                      Formats
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3174                        <a href="/collections/1lp" role="menuitem">
3175                          1LP
3176                        </a>
3177                      </li>
3178                    
3179                      
3180                      
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3183                          2LP
3184                        </a>
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3190                        <a href="/collections/7-inch" role="menuitem">
3191                          7-inch
3192                        </a>
3193                      </li>
3194                    
3195                      
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3197                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3198                        <a href="/collections/heavyweight-vinyl" role="menuitem">
3199                          180g & Heavyweight
3200                        </a>
3201                      </li>
3202                    
3203                      
3204                      
3205                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3206                        <a href="/collections/box-sets" role="menuitem">
3207                          Box Sets
3208                        </a>
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3214                        <a href="/collections/limited-edition-color-vinyl" role="menuitem">
3215                          Color Vinyl
3216                        </a>
3217                      </li>
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3221                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3222                        <a href="/collections/liquid-filled-vinyl" role="menuitem">
3223                          Liquid-Filled
3224                        </a>
3225                      </li>
3226                    
3227                      
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3229                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3230                        <a href="/collections/picture-discs" role="menuitem">
3231                          Picture Discs
3232                        </a>
3233                      </li>
3234                    
3235                      
3236                      
3237                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3238                        <a href="/collections/zoetropes" role="menuitem">
3239                          Zoetropes
3240                        </a>
3241                      </li>
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3252                  
3253                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3254                    <a href="#" role="menuitem">
3255                      Highlights
3256                    </a>
3257                  </li>
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3260                      
3261                      
3262                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3263                        <a href="/collections/limited-edition" role="menuitem">
3264                          Limited Edition
3265                        </a>
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3268                      
3269                      
3270                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3271                        <a href="/collections/best-sellers" role="menuitem">
3272                          Best Sellers
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3279                        <a href="/collections/best-of" role="menuitem">
3280                          Greatest Hits
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3896        <h3 class="c-text-content-emphasis text_heading_2xl">If you’ve decided to enjoy your favorite albums on vinyl, great choice. But where do you begin?</h3>
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3911                <p>Vinyl records are steeped in history and have been loved for decades and decades by audiophiles everywhere. When you finally decide to hop on the record collecting train, it’s an exhilarating experience. The first time you hold a big, beautiful physical copy of one of your favorite albums, it all makes sense.</p>
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3915                <p>The experience of listening to music on vinyl is extremely enjoyable and engages multiple senses. Unlike streaming, which engages only your ears, putting a record on is a ritual full of pleasant tactile sensations that enhance your listening experience. The feel of the jacket, the interface of your turntable, even the smell of a vintage record evoke a wave of emotions for music fans.</p>
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3919                <p>All of these sensations make a strong case for listening to vinyl in themselves, but they’re far from all that records have to offer. With a distinctly warm analog sound and lossless audio quality, buying records is certainly worth the investment.</p>
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3923                <p>This article serves as a quick-start guide to vinyl records, covering all the important ground in one place. We’ll start with a brief history of vinyl records and work all the way through to the best methods of displaying your collection of albums. Whether you are a seasoned vinyl collector looking to learn more or a novice wondering where to begin, this guide has useful information for you.</p>
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3972          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 1</span> / <span>4 Lessons </span>
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3975          Introduction to Vinyl
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3984                Lesson 1
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3987                A Brief History Of Vinyl
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3990                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>The technology that laid the groundwork for what eventually became the modern record player can be traced back to none other than Thomas Edison. In the late 19th century, </span><span>Edison invented the <a...
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3995<p><span>The technology that laid the groundwork for what eventually became the modern record player can be traced back to none other than Thomas Edison. In the late 19th century, </span><span>Edison invented the <a href="https://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/edison/aa_edison_phonograph_1.html">phonograph</a></span><span>. This device served as a precursor to the record player and was used to record and play back audio using a hand crank-powered needle for etching sound waves into a foil-covered cylinder. The recorded sounds could then be played back as the needle ran through the grooves left in the cylinder.</span></p>
3996<p>Edison’s original intention for the phonograph was a far cry from what it eventually evolved into. In Edison’s mind, the phonograph was primarily a recording and playback device, whereas the future reinventions of his initial concept ended up being used solely for playing back recorded music. Eliminating the recording element that was included in the original phonograph made the technology much more accessible to consumers. </p>
3997<p><span>Edison’s phonograph was later refined in the form of the gramophone. Invented in 1877 by Emile Berliner, the gramophone used similar technology to the phonograph. However, instead of recording and playing back audio from a cylinder, the gramophone’s needle instead read the grooves in hard rubber discs, which served as the precursors to vinyl records. </span></p>
3998<p><span>Without the two cylinders that were present in the original phonograph design (one for recording, one for playback), the gramophone had a much more user-friendly design with looks that distinctly foreshadowed modern turntables.</span></p>
3999<p><span>In the early 20th century, the transition was made from rubber discs to vinyl records, but the gramophone’s technology is otherwise relatively similar to that of the modern record player. </span></p>
4000<p><span>Since the introduction of the vinyl record, one of the most notable innovations that has changed the format was the introduction of stereo sound in the latter half of the 20th century. Originally, records were recorded and mixed in mono, meaning the same signal would come out of two speakers attached to a turntable that would come out of one. With the introduction of records in stereo, albums began taking on distinct sound qualities that were previously impossible to achieve with a mono mix. </span></p>
4001<p><span>After stereo became the norm for vinyl records, the format continued to offer unparalleled </span><a href="https://www.soundguys.com/vinyl-better-than-streaming-20654/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>sound quality</span></a><span> to listeners, even as other formats came and went. Other older formats of physical music like </span><a href="https://www.themanual.com/culture/why-vinyl-is-coming-back/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>CDs and cassettes have become relatively obsolete</span></a><span> over the last several decades, largely overtaken by the advent of digital music stores and streaming services. </span></p>
4002<span>However, vinyl has stood the test of time, even </span><a href="https://hub.yamaha.com/five-reasons-vinyl-is-making-a-comeback/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>making a major comeback</span></a><span> in the last decade and cementing itself as a major part of the music industry over a century after the format’s invention. Vinyl is a music format loved and listened to by millions, and </span><a href="https://pitchfork.com/features/article/is-vinyls-comeback-here-to-stay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>it is not going anywhere any time soon.</span></a>
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4015                How Vinyl Records Offer Superior Sound Quality
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4018                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>Vinyl is known as a lossless audio format, meaning that, in contrast to digital formats, vinyl does not give you a signal that has been compressed in a way that causes some of...
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4023<p><span>Vinyl is known as a lossless audio format, meaning that, in contrast to digital formats, vinyl does not give you a signal that has been compressed in a way that causes some of the highest and lowest frequencies to be inaudible. Compression is a major aspect of the mixing and mastering process in recorded music, making louder parts of a signal quieter and quieter parts louder. </span></p>
4024<p><span>However, the compression that is inherent in audio formats like MP3 and MP4 cause the audio to sound different from the originally mastered song. For a diehard fan of an artist or musician, hearing your favorite album on vinyl is one of the best possible ways to experience it as the artist intended.</span></p>
4025<p><span>You may be wondering if your ears will be able to discern the difference in sound quality between an MP3 and the lossless audio from a record. Although you initially might not sense a world of difference between the two formats, listening to re
4025cords can train your ears over time to recognize “lossy” audio when you hear it. After listening to records and experiencing lossless audio, you will likely start to notice a sonic distinction between the lossy audio of digital music and the warm, analog, lossless sound of a record.</span></p>
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4037              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4038                How Vinyl Records Made a Major Comeback
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4041                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>According to the RIAA’s sales statistics, record sales have been steadily increasing over the course of the last decade, even as streaming services have been on the rise. In 2019, over 19 million...
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4046<p><span>According to the RIAA’s sales statistics, record sales have been steadily increasing over the course of the last decade, even as streaming services have been on the rise. In 2019, over 19 million records were sold, a 14.6% increase from the year before. This proves that statistically speaking, records are not going anywhere. </span></p>
4047<p><span>Since 2006, vinyl record sales have been on a steady yearly increase after dipping and fluctuating through the 90s and early 2000s. Vinyl saw this decline in the 90s and 2000s as CDs began to dominate the market. However, as streaming began to overrun the physical music market, CDs have largely gone extinct. Nevertheless, vinyl continues to prevail over other formats of physical music, continuing to retain its devoted following. </span></p>
4048<p><span>The vinyl format has prevailed over time due in large part to the collectible nature of records and the enjoyable experience of putting on a physical copy of one of your favorite albums. Even as digital music has continued its rise, devoted fans of analog sound have stayed loyal, and vinyl has continued to pick up scores of committed listeners in the last decade.</span></p>
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4060              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4061                Why Vinyl Records Are Loved By DJs And Producers
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4063              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4064                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>Vinyl records, especially those in the hip-hop genre, have long been loved and collected by DJs and producers. Many in the music industry have a deep affection for vinyl because of its historical...
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4069<p><span>Vinyl records, especially those in the hip-hop genre, have long been loved and collected by DJs and producers. Many in the music industry have a deep affection for vinyl because of its historical significance in musical culture. In addition, early DJs and producers would actively use </span><a href="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/collections/hip-hop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>hip-hop vinyl</span></a><span> records in their music-making, spinning them live or pulling samples from them for use in their own songs.</span></p>
4070<p><span>In hip-hop culture, rare records are considered extremely valuable, and the rewarding experience of finding and collecting them attracts many. A physical copy of an album was a precious commodity for a DJ or producer for decades, not only as a source of inspiration but for use in live sets and recordings as well. The long-standing tradition of </span><a href="https://blog.discmakers.com/2018/09/the-evolving-art-of-sampling/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>sampling</span></a><span> in hip-hop began in a golden period for vinyl, and the vinyl record format played a major role in making hip-hop what it is today.</span></p>
4071<p><span>Many of today’s best-known producers have an enduring love for vinyl records. Whether it is for their sentimental value, the
4071ir unique sound, or the creative benefits of listening to them, records have a distinct appeal with musicians that has spanned decades and transcended genres.</span></p>
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4082          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 2</span> / <span>4 Lessons </span>
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4084        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
4085          Understanding Vinyl
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4092              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4093              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4094                Lesson 1
4095              </h5>
4096              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4097                How Vinyl Is Made
4098              </h4>
4099              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4100                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>When the original rubber discs spun on gramophones were replaced with the vinyl records that you use today, the transition gave way to a major increase in accessibility and sound quality for at-home...
4101              </div>
4102            </summary>
4103            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
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4105<p><span>When the original rubber discs spun on gramophones were replaced with the vinyl records that you use today, the transition gave way to a major increase in accessibility and sound quality for at-home listening. </span></p>
4106<p><span>With the introduction of the vinyl record format and the commercial availability of </span><a href="https://toprecordplayers.com/history-of-record-players/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>record players</span></a><span>, there was an immediate need for technology to aid in the mass reproduction of original recordings, known as masters. This technology has been refined over the years but is still used today to produce the records that you listen to at home based on a master recording.</span></p>
4107<p><span>Each vinyl record is a re-pressing of an original master copy of an album. This master is used as the reference point for all pressings of an album. A machine equipped with a precise lathe etches grooves into a lacquer master, each of which will produce sound when a pressing of a record is read by the needle of a record player. This process is completed for both sides of a vinyl. The lacquer masters for side A and side B of a record are then prepared to be copied in large quantities. </span></p>
4108<p><span>Using a technique known as electroplating, a lacquer master is copied into a format that can withstand the rigors of mass reproduction. These electroplated copies of the master are known as stampers. The stampers are hydraulically pressed onto hot vinyl. Each pressed copy of the stamper is then cut and shaped into an individual vinyl record.</span></p>
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4115            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4116              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4117              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4118                Lesson 2
4119              </h5>
4120              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4121                Vinyl Weights
4122              </h4>
4123              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4124                <meta charset="utf-8"><span><p>An important aspect of vinyl to understand is the weight of a record. The standard for modern presses is 180 grams, which is 40-60 grams heavier than many records produced in the 20th century....
4125              </div>
4126            </summary>
4127            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4128              <meta charset="utf-8"><span><p>An important aspect of vinyl to understand is the weight of a record. The standard for modern presses is 180 grams, which is 40-60 grams heavier than many re
4128cords produced in the 20th century. The weight of a record does not necessarily have an influence on sound quality. However, 180-gram vinyl records are widely considered the most durable among the different weights, making it the industry standard for modern records.</p></span>
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4135            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4136              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4137              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4138                Lesson 3
4139              </h5>
4140              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4141                Vinyl Record Sizes
4142              </h4>
4143              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4144                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>In addition to different weights, there are three standard sizes for vinyl records: 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch. Each of these sizes of records can, as you might have guessed, hold a differing number...
4145              </div>
4146            </summary>
4147            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4148              <meta charset="utf-8">
4149<p><span>In addition to different weights, there are three standard sizes for vinyl records: 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch. Each of these sizes of records can, as you might have guessed, hold a differing number of minutes of recorded music on each side. </span></p>
4150<p><span>7-inch records often contain singles, whereas 10 and 12-inch records are album-length. 12-inch records became the standard for albums in the latter half of the 20th century and have held their place ever since. </span></p>
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4157            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4158              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4159              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4160                Lesson 4
4161              </h5>
4162              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4163                Vinyl Record Speeds
4164              </h4>
4165              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4166                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>There are three standard speeds for vinyl records, each of which is measured in RPMs, or revolutions per minute. These speeds are 33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM. You may see records...
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4169            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
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4171<p><span>There are three standard speeds for vinyl records, each of which is measured in RPMs, or revolutions per minute. These speeds are 33⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM. You may see records of these speeds referred to as 33s, 45s, and 78s for short. </span></p>
4172<p><span>The faster a record spins, the higher the sound quality will be. However, 78s, which offer the highest sound quality, can only contain a few minutes of music per side, making their usability minimal for singles and nil for full-length LPs. In the latter half of the 20th century, the prominence of 78s containing one short single on each side began to give way to the widespread production of 33s and 45s. </span></p>
4173<span>Many modern </span><a href="http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/record-player.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>record players</span></a><span> cannot play 78s and are only designed for use with 45s or 33s. Whether you are listening to an EP or an LP, if it is from after the 1950s, it is either a 45 or a 33. 33s are the most prominent records on sale today, although some bands still opt to release their EPs and LPs as 45s to achieve higher-quality sound.</span>
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4179  
4180    <details class="course">
4181      <summary class="course__summary">
4182        <div class="course__arrow"></div>
4183        <h3 class="course__summary__subheading text_body_lg">
4184          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 3</span> / <span>5 Lessons </span>
4185        <h3>
4186        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
4187          What You Need to Get Started with Vinyl
4188        </h2>
4189      </summary>
4190      
4191        <div class="lessons">
4192          <details class="lesson">
4193            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4194              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4195              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4196                Lesson 1
4197              </h5>
4198              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4199                How To Find A Good Turntable
4200              </h4>
4201              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4202                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>Of course, one of the first steps in building your vinyl setup is finding the perfect turntable for you. Turntables are available in a wide range of prices, with some costing under a...
4203              </div>
4204            </summary>
4205            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4206              <meta charset="utf-8">
4207<p><span>Of course, one of the first steps in building your vinyl setup is finding the perfect turntable for you. Turntables are available in a wide range of prices, with some costing under a hundred dollars and others running for several hundred or even thousands. Before you choose yours, make sure you know the major differences between record players in the various price ranges. You can find a good turntable on a budget, but some are certainly better than others. </span></p>
4208<p><span>As a rule of thumb, most turntables that cost less than a hundred dollars are relatively cheaply made and may even damage your records. The entry-level price range for a high-quality turntable is usually between one and four hundred dollars. Turntables in this price range and above should be durable enough to run well for years. </span></p>
4209<p><span>In addition, a high-quality turntable should not put your records at risk of damage over time. Some cheap turntables have needles that are poorly designed and will put too much force on records as they spin. These turntables typically will not last nearly as long as higher-quality ones, which can often offer reliable use to listeners for decades. </span></p>
4210<p><span>A record player past the entry-level price range will usually run between four and seven hundred dollars. These turntables are investments worth considering for any audiophile, someone who is committed to getting the best possible listening experience out of each album they own. </span></p>
4211<p><span>The major difference between turntables in this price range and those below it is in sound quality rather than build quality. A two hundred dollar turntable may have just as durable of a build as a six hundred dollar one, but it will likely not produce sound of as high of quality when hooked up to a good stereo and speakers. <br></span></p>
4212<p><span>For entry-level record collectors, one of the best turntables on the market is the Audio-Technica AT-LP60X-GM. Priced at $100, this record player is well-built and affordable enough to satisfy the constraints of a tight budget. 
4212<br></span></p>
4213<p><span>If you are looking for a turntable that can stay with you for years to come as you progress on your record collecting journey, the Pro-Ject Debut Carbon DC is a great option. Priced around $450, this is definitely an audiophile-grade turntable. If you have a more flexible budget for your listening setup, it is well worth it to invest in the Carbon DC or in a turntable in its price range. <br></span></p>
4214<p><span>Ultimately, the rest of your gear (your stereo and speakers) will make a major difference in sound quality as well, so it is crucial to make sure you have enough space left in your budget for a good sound system. </span></p>
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4216          </details>
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4218      
4219        
4220          <details class="lesson">
4221            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4222              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4223              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4224                Lesson 2
4225              </h5>
4226              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4227                Why Needle Quality Matters
4228              </h4>
4229              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4230                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>A record player’s needle, also often called its stylus, contains a piece of hard, unrefined diamond. The stylus picks vibrations up from a record as it spins, producing sound by routing to an...
4231              </div>
4232            </summary>
4233            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4234              <meta charset="utf-8">
4235<p><span>A record player’s needle, also often called its stylus, contains a piece of hard, unrefined diamond. The stylus picks vibrations up from a record as it spins, producing sound by routing to an amplifier through the turntable’s tonearm. </span></p>
4236<p><span>Attached to the needle of a turntable is its cartridge, which is responsible for turning the vibrations read by the needle into electrical signals, which can then be reproduced as sound. A magnet in the record player’s cartridge generates an electrical current as the needle reads the grooves of a record, carrying the electrical signal to an amplifier.</span></p>
4237<p><span>If your turntable contains a low-quality needle and cartridge, it will have majorly compromised sound quality. One of the most important components of your turntable is its cartridge. A well-made cartridge can account for a large portion of the cost of a good record player and is well worth the investment. Poorly made needles and cartridges not only produce subpar sound, but they can also leave your records damaged over time. </span></p>
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4239          </details>
4240        
4241      
4242        
4243          <details class="lesson">
4244            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4245              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4246              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4247                Lesson 3
4248              </h5>
4249              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4250                Preamps
4251              </h4>
4252              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4253                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>While some lower-end record players do contain built-in preamps and speakers, they normally do not offer a high-quality listening experience that accurately represents the recording. Cheaper record players with built-in amplification tend to...
4254              </div>
4255            </summary>
4256            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4257              <meta charset="utf-8">
4258<p><span>While some lower-end record players do contain built-in preamps and speakers, they normally do not offer a high-quality listening experience that accurately represents the recording. Cheaper record players with built-in amplification tend to be more of novelty items than legitimate means of experiencing music to the fullest.</span></p>
4259<p>Instead of using built-in speakers, the standard for enjoying records is to pair a great turntable with equally excellent speakers and an external preamp. Speakers are often more of an investment than a turntable and are as important to your listening experience as a high-quality turntable. As for a preamp, some turntables come with a preamp built in. If this is the case, you will not need to add an external one to your setup and can simply pair your turntable with speakers. </p>
4260<p><span>The best way to determine whether your turntable is equipped with a built-in preamp is to attach it to speakers and see how a record sounds. Without a preamp, your turntable will not be able to reproduce good-quality, loud sound even when attached to speakers. If you hook up your turntable to speakers, play a record, and it sounds great, with no distortion in the signal, this is indicative that your record player is equipped with a built-in preamp. </span></p>
4261            </div>
4262          </details>
4263        
4264      
4265        
4266          <details class="lesson">
4267            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4268              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4269              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4270                Lesson 4
4271              </h5>
4272              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4273                Speakers
4274              </h4>
4275              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4276                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>With either an internal or external preamp, you still need speakers to produce sound. When it comes to speakers for your record player, you have two primary types to choose from: active and...
4277              </div>
4278            </summary>
4279            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
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4281<p><span>With either an internal or external preamp, you still need speakers to produce sound. When it comes to speakers for your record player, you have two primary types to choose from: active and passive. </span></p>
4282<p><b>Active speakers</b><span> have built-in amplifiers, meaning they will eliminate the need for an external preamp by making use of their onboard amplification. </span><b>Passive speakers</b><span> still require a preamp but can be hooked up directly to your record player without requiring additional power. </span></p>
4283<p><span>A case can be made for both active and passive speakers. Many audiophiles and vinyl enthusiasts prefer to keep all the components of their setup separate. This means using a turntable, external preamp, and passive speakers. However, there are plenty of viable options for c
4283ombinations of different types of gear that are capable of producing high-quality sound.</span></p>
4284<p><span>Speakers are one of the most costly components of your vinyl setup, but it is well worth it to go all in on them. When you are looking for the ideal speakers for you, a few considerations to make are your budget, what your turntable is equipped with in terms of a preamp, and the amount of space you have and volume you want to play your records at. </span></p>
4285<p><span>Some smaller speakers, often referred to as bookshelf speakers, can be purchased in pairs for a few hundred dollars, a much more accessible price point than many larger speakers, which can cost thousands of dollars apiece. Depending on your level of commitment to the vinyl format, larger, higher-end speakers may be a worthwhile investment. However, starting out with a decent pair of bookshelf speakers is sufficient for getting started with vinyl. A good set of smaller speakers can stay with you for years and may be the only pair you need for a long time. </span></p>
4286            </div>
4287          </details>
4288        
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4290        
4291          <details class="lesson">
4292            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4293              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4294              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4295                Lesson 5
4296              </h5>
4297              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4298                Vinyl Record Care Supplies
4299              </h4>
4300              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4301                <meta charset="utf-8"> <p><span>Every vinyl collector needs tools in their arsenal to </span><a href="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/blogs/vinyl-101/how-to-clean-vinyl-records" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>give their records the care they deserve</span></a><span>. Curating and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLtfo9p-Ydo&amp;list=PLHa9wbMOuHOAn66zajMp48Qq54NySjJ_q&amp;index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>caring for a record collection</span></a><span> comes with...
4302              </div>
4303            </summary>
4304            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4305              <meta charset="utf-8">
4306<p><span>Every vinyl collector needs tools in their arsenal to </span><a href="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/blogs/vinyl-101/how-to-clean-vinyl-records" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>give their records the care they deserve</span></a><span>. Curating and </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLtfo9p-Ydo&amp;list=PLHa9wbMOuHOAn66zajMp48Qq54NySjJ_q&amp;index=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>caring for a record collection</span></a><span> comes with responsibilities and takes a commitment of time and effort, but the investment is well worth it. Taking good care of your records gives you a sense of ownership of the music you love and will allow you to enjoy them for decades to come. </span></p>
4307<p><span>One of the most important pieces of gear every record collector needs is a vinyl cleaning brush. This tool is equipped with special bristles that will help keep dust and dirt off your records and can be used for buffing out small scratches. If you have plans to collect vintage records, you will especially want to make sure that you have a brush handy to work on restoring them to as good of condition as possible. </span></p>
4308<span>When it comes to taking care of your records, a gentle touch is key. Vinyl is fragile, as are the other components of a record like the jacket, sleeve, and any inserts. Each of these items deserves to be handled with care and routinely cleaned. In addition to cleaning and restoring records, proper storage is a must. Many record collectors opt to house each vinyl in a protective sleeve. Sleeves keep records safe from exposure to dust, dirt, and other debris, and they can be used to protect records that do not have jackets. </span>
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4316      <summary class="course__summary">
4317        <div class="course__arrow"></div>
4318        <h3 class="course__summary__subheading text_body_lg">
4319          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 4</span> / <span>4 Lessons </span>
4320        <h3>
4321        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
4322          How To Start Building Your Record Collection
4323        </h2>
4324      </summary>
4325      
4326        <div class="lessons">
4327          <details class="lesson">
4328            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4329              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4330              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4331                Lesson 1
4332              </h5>
4333              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4334                Old Vs. New Vinyl
4335              </h4>
4336              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4337                <p>When you start building your record collection, one of the first choices you are faced with is the dichotomy between used and new records. Since many newly released albums are available on vinyl, you can...
4338              </div>
4339            </summary>
4340            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4341              <p>When you start building your record collection, one of the first choices you are faced with is the dichotomy between used and new records. Since many newly released albums are available on vinyl, you can often find records by your favorite active artists at a record store just a few shelves away from classics from decades past.<br><br>There is a strong case to be made for starting out your collection with both old and new records. Rare copies of older albums are often prized by collectors, but there is still a place in every collection for newer releases. <br><br>Many diehard record collectors diligently seek after older pressings of classic albums, admiring them for their rarity, collectibility, and unique sound. Older pressings of records, especially albums from the earlier half of the 20th century, are often mixed in mono, meaning they will give you the same signal out of both your left and right speakers. For audiophiles, a mono mix of a classic album is desirable because it gives the listener the original intended sound as opposed to a stereo remaster. <br><br>However, one of the major drawbacks of buying vintage records is the potential for years of wear and tear to reduce the quality of your listening experience. When you buy a new record, you have a guarantee that it is in pristine condition and will sound great. Buying a vintage record comes with a level of inherent risk – you never know exactly what you are going to get. <br><br><br>If you choose to add used records to your collection, make sure you inspect them and assess their condition first. If you see deep scratches on the surface of a record, its playability may be in question, meaning you might want to pass on it as anything more than a display item.</p>
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4348            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4349              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4350              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4351                Lesson 2
4352              </h5>
4353              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4354                Unique Vinyl Records
4355              </h4>
4356              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4357                <p>One of the most rewarding aspects of record collecting is the inherent beauty of a physical album. Owning a physical copy of an LP in the form of a record gives you a chance to...
4358              </div>
4359            </summary>
4360            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4361              <p>One of the most rewarding aspects of record collecting is the inherent beauty of a physical album. Owning a physical copy of an LP in the form of a record gives you a chance to appreciate the album’s visual elements, including the album art and any included inserts like posters, photos, and lyrics sheets. <br><br>In addition, there is plenty of potential for experimentation in the vinyl format. One trend that has surfaced in the last few years is colored LPs. These records look great, offering a collector something truly unique to display and listen to. Colored records are often considered collectors’ items and are widely s
4361ought after by enthusiasts everywhere.</p>
4362            </div>
4363          </details>
4364        
4365      
4366        
4367          <details class="lesson">
4368            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4369              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4370              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4371                Lesson 3
4372              </h5>
4373              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4374                Displaying And Storing Your Record Collection
4375              </h4>
4376              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4377                <p><span>When you have physical copies of albums that you love, they can be used for more than just listening. Records also make excellent home decor. You can line your walls with them on hanging shelves,...
4378              </div>
4379            </summary>
4380            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4381              <p><span>When you have physical copies of albums that you love, they can be used for more than just listening. Records also make excellent home decor. You can line your walls with them on hanging shelves, arrange them in a grid on a bookshelf, or even frame individual LPs to fill smaller pieces of real estate on your wall.</span></p>
4382<p><span>One of the best parts of using </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0mL6O_wAGU&amp;list=PLHa9wbMOuHOAn66zajMp48Qq54NySjJ_q&amp;index=9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>records</span></a><span> to decorate your home is that they can be easily swapped out when you need a change of scenery. You can display the jackets of albums that you have on heavy rotation while keeping the records themselves available for listening. Just make sure you have protective sleeves handy to keep LPs safe from scratches and dust when their jackets are on display.</span></p>
4383<p><span>Adequate </span><a href="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/products/vinyl-styl-groove-record-carrying-case-graphite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>storage</span></a><span> for your vinyl collection is also a must. Records need to be stored vertically instead of stacked on top of each other. The weight of a stack of records can cause LPs at the bottom to be warped by the ones on top. Instead of putting your records at risk of damage by stacking them, find a storage unit that can safely store your albums in a neat line. This will ensure that you avoid all potential warping and damage from improper storage.</span></p>
4384<p><a href="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/blogs/vinyl-101/how-to-store-vinyl-records" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>Record storage</span></a><span> does not need to be expensive, and you can even repurpose pre-existing storage in your home to make room for your growing collection of albums. A bookshelf makes the perfect spot for a long line of LPs and can even be used to display </span><a href="https://thesoundofvinyl.us/collections/rolling-stones-greatest-records-of-all-time" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span>favorite albums</span></a><span> facing outwards. </span></p>
4385<p><span>Many avid record collectors prefer to have a dedicated storage unit that can also hold a turntable and speakers. If you have the budget and the space, a record cabinet with space on top for your record-playing setup makes a great addition to your home and puts all of your vinyl gear in one convenient spot.</span></p>
4386<p><span>Ultimately, record collecting is a journey. When you get started, you don’t need to have an abundance of albums or the best turntable on the market. You can ease your way in slowly, enjoying the process of finding new LPs to enjoy. Vinyl as a format is here to stay, and if you aren’t on the train already, now the perfect time to get started.</span></p>
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4388          </details>
4389        
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4391        
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4393            <summary class="lesson__summary">
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4396                Lesson 4
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4406              <p>When a record gets dirty, dusty, or scratched, you will notice issues with its sound quality. Because your turntable’s needle is running through the grooves of a spinning record, any interruptions from scratches or debris will disrupt the smooth, clean playback of the album. Some scratches are so deep and severe that they will render a record unplayable. Others will simply degrade the sound quality, adding unwanted noise and occasional disruptions.<br><br>If you are dealing with a particularly dirty or damaged vinyl record, there are special steps you can take to care for it and get it into listenable condition. The first step to take is gently dry brushing both sides of the record along its grooves. Using a dry brush will get rid of any surface debris without further damaging the record. In addition, buffing out small scratches can be accomplished through dry brushing, although larger, deeper scratches will usually need more heavy-duty attention. <br><br>For deeper dirt and damage, a record-cleaning solution is your best option. Using a specialized cloth, a small amount of solution can be used to wipe the record clean. This is a good second step after dry brushing and can act as a precursor to heavy-duty scratch removal work.<br><br>When it comes to severe scratches that have made a record nearly unplayable, there are only a few DIY options for repairs. Many record collectors have attempted to fix scratches by using a toothpick to dig out debris embedded in damaged areas on a record’s surface. Others will put wood glue on re
4406cord scratches, then peel it off to even out the surface of the record. Unfortunately, both of these scratch removal methods come with an inherent risk of causing further damage to a record. This is something you obviously always want to avoid, and if you do not think you are equipped to adequately deal with severe damage to a record, it is often best to leave it alone.</p>
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