Collecting Vinyl Records Changed My Life

[@beyondartv]

Sorry my autofocus failed a bit for some reason 🤕 Can't believe I've been collecting for a decade, where are you at with yours?

[@hallheyx3x350]

I’m a cd person 😎

[@RedSox5630]

@@hallheyx3x350 Yeah same for me I don’t own any records.

[@WithScienceAsMySheperd]

Black Jazz Records (reissued by Real Gone Music), Mr. Bongo. Beat Rocket. Sundazed... Analog Africa. MPS... so many great labels and hot wax to buy while its repressed and available...

[@WithScienceAsMySheperd]

@@hallheyx3x350 i'm a CD and vinyl person. 5000 CDS, about a 1000 LPs but I started 8 years ago for vinyl, 1996 for CDs

[@WithScienceAsMySheperd]

there can't be : 70% of world production of lacquer went into smoke in the great lacqur plant fire of february 2020... and now the pressings coming 50% from czech republic are now longer to get to america

[@TheNinja2456]

Got my first record player Christmas of 2020 and now have a collection of nearly 200 albums. I’ve only been able to amass this large of a collection in a short time period is because I’m a highschooler working a minimum wage job without any responsibilities

[@gavinmitchell1328]

Same situation as me, but I got mine for mu birthday in August '21, so I've had less than a year. According to discogs I have "24 items" but all of them are newish, bought mint or close to it, and some of the items are box sets.

[@jakebyrne7223]

I was in a similar situation in 2019, had a well paying internship during covid and lived at home so had a good chunk of change to waste on vinyl 😂 I think I've 320+ now 😅 have responsibilities now and saving to move out has slowed me down a little 😂

[@nerkfumgogi798]

hell yeahhhh same here dude being 19 rocks!

[@gamingposeidon1645]

@@jakebyrne7223 Damn, I am more interested in the internship now, what was it about ?

[@jakebyrne7223]

@@gamingposeidon1645 it was work placement during my college course. If you're in the us you're probably out of luck because I know lots of places don't pay or at least pay well but where I did mine in Ireland I was paid well, basically it was just working for six months in a job relating to my college course

[@RanterInShades]

Even picking out the top 3-5 records I deem the most essential in a given shop, it ends up being quite the spend. But I'm still proud of the collection I've got going.

[@hayden.crompton4268]

This was one comforting vinyl ramble

[@Cantpickgoodhandlename]

I only have five vinyls right now, no record player. That will change once Christmas comes around, and then I’ll be buying them left and right. Can’t wait!!

[@bureikusaikusu]

I started at Christmas 2018, currently have 200 records, been an amazing journey, it's an amazing way to listen to music, nothing quite beats finishing work and putting a vinyl on to relax to, its become a daily routine for me

[@ameliasparkles13]

I’m a sucker for CDs when it comes to physical copies and I share that same sentiment you explained when it comes to you and vinyl. ✨

[@albertmares6914]

I started collecting CDs last year, because they are more practical and cheaper. I'm a student, so I don't have much money, my collection is small, but I really appretiate the value of owning your favorite artist.

[@markjames8664]

Apparently even CD production is backlogged. The Warning finally released the full Error album (which is amazing and please review it!) but the CD isn’t ready yet (this was mastered more than a year ago). A lot of their fans prefer physical media so the vinyl will be quite popular when it is out, but no idea when.

[@sethmishne]

I've over physical album delays as I ordered the indie exclusive version of ladyhawkes album for my birthday last August. it was supposed to be out October 8th but was delayed several times to August 5th but now it's delayed indefinitely. cd and digital have been available since last November. I'm over wanting this album considering how many times it's been delayed. preorders should not be put up until they are almost finished with vinyl production and are confident it will come out on the planned release date.

[@ev1802]

Just started collecting in 2019, with the release of Wallows’ Nothing Happens, it’s definitely a fun but expensive hobby

[@Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street]

the reason i dont collect vinyl is the same reason i dont want to start collecting funko pops. I feel like once i start im going to have the urge to collect EVERYTHING and im gonna be spending waaaay too much.. my mentality is : Cant become addicted if i never start..... lol

[@MusicJunkie37]

I used to have this mindset but then caved in because I got FOMO lol

[@Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street]

@@MusicJunkie37 lol

[@mauve9266]

Exactly this 😂 I don’t have the finances to fund this sort of addiction so I thought I’d quit whilst I’m ahead 😂

[@SuperDmath]

I collect vinyl, CDs and die cast semi trucks. I have a friend who collects pops, CDs and vinyl and I haven’t started collecting pops because of all the money my hobbies already costs and they also take up enough space as it is 😅

[@Mowmauf]

I started collecting (sort of) in 2014 when I found a few classic rock records in my grand mothers shed but started seriously buying albums when I got my record player for an Easter/early birthday present in 2022 I have about 30 or so records so far I have 6 records coming in the mail in the next six months due to pre orders

[@CalmTony]

I stated collecting in 2015 when I was around like 14 or 15. My collection started out with mostly gifts and hand-me-downs from family members, which was a great way to get original pressings of a lot of albums from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. The first album that I had bought with my own money was Foo Fighters’ greatest hits. The reason why I chose that was because Foo Fighters was also my first concert, earlier that year.

[@spookey2004]

As someone with autism I tend to fall into very intense hyperfixations, and vinyl has been one of the strongest ones in my life. It started back in high school when I saw a picture of the hot topic exclusive Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge pressing online and though I’ve never been able to obtain a copy of one of those it like set off something in my brain and I was just kinda like yeah this is my life now. I got my first two records in 2019 (fallen by evanescence and after laughter by Paramore) before I even had a turntable. I got a terrible sandwich turntable that couldn’t even play at the right speed before upgrading to a Voksun that I shortly broke from playing my evanescence record so loud it burnt out the built in pre amp, and now I have a Fluance that I love to death and now my collection has grown to 93 records. It’s been a journey, the thing about being autistic and having such an intense love for a hobby like vinyl is that while spinning my records and going out to record stores to hunt down albums i love brings me a lot of joy it also means that when things go wrong such as missing out on pressings or damaged records or something being wrong with my turntable it can be really intense for me and I’ve nearly quit the hobby several times because of it, but I would say the good outweighs the bad in this situation. And you stated perfectly how vinyl isn’t as passive as streaming, when I go to spin a record I’m not just pulling it up on streaming and playing it in the background while doing laundry, spinning a record is setting time aside to dedicate to the album and really enjoying it which I appreciate.

[@megaascension2748]

I'm in a similar boat. I'm on the spectrum too, I have about 30 records, 80 CDs, and have a large Pokemon card collection, those are my special interests. I have a good turntable now, and am planning on upgrading my CD player and speakers in the coming months.

[@spookey2004]

@@megaascension2748 CDs are super cool, I’ve considered collecting them but idk it isn’t the same as vinyl to me. Not for any real reason I just attached myself to vinyl and not CD. Pokémon cards are awesome too, I used to be heavily into Pokémon and collected plushies, cards and played the DS/3DS games but when I lost my 3ds a couple years ago and wasn’t able to play the games I kinda lost interest in the franchise. Still really cool stuff tho and while I am no longer obsessed with Pokémon it will always have a special place in my heart

[@megaascension2748]

@@spookey2004 I lost my 3DS on a plane last summer along with my copies of Pokemon Omega Ruby and Pokemon Moon. Getting a 3DS even used now is so expensive. But I got into Pokemon through the card game, so my love of Pokemon continues. I play the card game competitively, and I'm actually meeting with a friend to trade stuff tomorrow.

[@StealthheartDraws]

I got my first turntable in 2019 from my grandfather and immediately went to get my first album which was Help! by The Beatles. I used to be buying 1-3 albums a year, but since I’ve moved out and been forced between living spaces, I had to let go of my turntable and I don’t have the funds nor the space for a new one. Once I move out into my own living space again, getting a new turntable is my top priority. I agree with it being more of an active listen, but for me its also a stress reliever. Also, I love a lot of local bands and you would not believe how many times I have seen their music get wiped off the internet. If CDs die out, I will be very very sad.

[@newmystery7753]

I’m glad Walmart started repressing MCR albums cuz I got 2 and they were both 20-25 dollars a piece

[@VladerickTheVladster]

I got my first Lp 12 Years ago when I was 14. But I startet to but CD's because they are cheaper. I own 1300 CD's and about 150 Vinyl Records. It Is Trulli a great Hobby to get in and get lost inthe Music!

[@notDonaldFagen]

7 years in, 1700 minty albums. For a while, I was paying the shop's rent 😄 Prices have gone up a bit. But the hi-fi stuff is still around the same as it was. (MoFi, AP etc)

[@kristoferhill2827]

As a huge Jack White fan I was very excited to open this video.

[@coffeeawakening]

I got a vinyl record player in November and collected over three record players and over 40 records so far! It’s fun because you get to listen to the music and collect! I got the multi purpose record player like yours but I only use it to play vinyls. Figures!!

[@carterboggess2372]

I LOVE collecting it’s one of my favorite hobbies. I’ve been collecting since 2015 when I got a vinyl for Christmas then later getting my first record player with receiver/speakers! And I just now upgraded everything a few months ago. It takes so much time and money but it’s worth it❤️ Best way to listen to music in my opinion!

[@jakelynch3381]

Started collecting in 2017, it’s been insane to see the growth and price spike in the hobby. I kinda fell out of love with it around 2020 when some double LP’s started pushing £30-50 ($35-60ish). I remember being able to walk into stores and pick up a couple of records for £25 it’s just getting insane now with extortionate exclusives, insane wait times for pre orders etc etc. I’ll still buy the odd record every now and then but now it feels like vinyl is less about the music and more of an investment or an aesthetic if that makes sense.

[@Acadiaspartan]

Love vinyls. Some records are honestly hard to go back to on streaming once you've heard them in vinyl (Foo Fighters, Wasting Light is a prime example). But yeah I agree they are pretty expensive...

[@SuperDmath]

I’ve been wanting that one on vinyl

[@sydneyzovluck3819]

I have a great habit of collecting vinyl for over two years now!! Jack White is a great touch for the thumbnail! Help Us Stranger by the Raconteurs was my first vinyl and it still feels fresh😊😊💚💚💚 Jack White to me feels like the vinyl savior and I wouldn’t be collecting vinyl without him!💙💙 My most recent purchase happens to be my most pricey with “Big Time” by Angel Olsen on pink vinyl😂 love this video, and vinyl is just awesome!! Expensive but awesome 🖤🖤

[@ladrac198]

I got my first record player for Christmas 2021... and I still haven't played anything on it or even set it up because I don't have enough space😂🤣 I really need to just dedicate a portion of my living space to it but I haven't yet.

[@DaFort1985]

I started collecting back in 2013 and I’m nearing 400 LPs myself. First two records I picked up were NIN’s “Pretty Hate Machine” and Joy Division’s “Unknown Pleasures”. As I heard someone describe it best, collecting records is a very expensive and inconvenient hobby. But I absolutely love it.

[@beyondartv]

Yes!! Great first records to buy too!

[@nikitarayy]

I tend to only buy stuff I reeeeeeally want since records are so expensive - I have around 55. My first was the original pressing of Lady Gaga’s ARTPOP. I buy way more CDs, cheaper to have a physical collection and I have 300+.

[@travisdavid8313]

My first record was The Black Parade in 2016 and now I have probly a couple hundred lol but I agree on the production aspect. It's really sad how backed up it is anymore and with that and prices, it's definitely hard to keep at it

[@MedalionDS9]

Yes... yes it really is. I have a pretty decent job and pay and shit is still too expensive... sometimes I just wanna go back to being happy with CD's or digital audio files but it's an addiction. I just upgraded my record player just last September, and I have too many records.

[@vikramanand6132]

Started collecting records 2 years ago, and most of the records were $20 and under, and I would usually search in the used section, where they would be under 10. I went to the same record store recently, and prices have gone up by like 20 bucks on average

[@davidserrano8016]

Will you review the new Imagine Dragons album? Your opinion is the one I most expect of all sincerely :)

[@vinylgroovers]

Yes! A Great hobby and vibe...but indeed expensive..especially in 2022..... even 5 years ago stuff was hella cheaper!

[@doomsdaydanceparty7646]

We started collecting the same year n got the same first player, I also have a little over 400 records now since I started, wild coincidence!

[@agustindiaz3348]

Just got my first ever vinyl, flowers for vases by hayley williams :) the sky's the limit

[@r7m]

I collect cassettes too! Love tapes.

[@awookieandagerman]

PREACH Seriously though, did I want to pay nearly 50 bucks for the new Kendrick? Heck no...but that's a rare kind of artist I'm willing to shell out for. You're not so likely to see me spending that much on the new Megadeth album. I also want to say that, back when I was starting my collection (not too long after you actually Jon), my favorite place to look was in the cheap used and bargain bins of local stores. Also flea markets, garage sales, Goodwills, and those sorts of places. There are a couple personal factors that made it so shopping in those cheapy areas was still fulfilling (A. I wasn't as concerned with fidelity and quality of sound as I was with the mystique of vinyl and the hunt for good records, B. I'm into a lot of classic rock, 70s and 80s stuff especially, and most of that stuff is usually a lot easier to find). However, if you're just trying to get a collection going and you're willing to dig through the trenches for an acid washed copy of Toys In The Attic, just holding at your personal crackle threshold, you're wallet will definitely thank you.

[@jaidynheadford4092]

There is a Metal Band Called 10 YEARS.

[@lucarodriguez4734]

Please review the new Imagine Dragons album!!

[@skyleague9844]

I have about 40ish records, haven’t bought once since January due to limited availability + inflation but im happy with what i have. I also use the Audio Technica LP60 which I hope will last me a very long time

[@sethmishne]

there are so many albums I want but I can't afford them all. I use a Sony Bluetooth turntable which I got for my birthday in August of 2020. I used to have around 61 albums according to my discogs now I have 53 albums after selling albums that I no longer listen to. I'm really wanting to get the rough trade variant of the beths upcoming album and order the early bird variant or the signed purple variant of julia jacklins upcoming album.

[@noahcaplan7681]

Like you, I’m a huge Green Day fan, and my first record was Green Day’s 2019 RSD Woodstock ‘94 record. Then my parents got me the Beatles’ White Album and then my collection started growing and growing. In 3 years I’m up to 153, including 7”. I “completed” my Green Day collection. By complete I mean that I got all the CDs and LPs that I could, minus the really expensive ones like Bullet in a Bible and Awesome as Fuck LPs (Green Day please release them on vinyl again). I’ve also got some 7” from them like original Slappy and 1,000 Hours pressings (need to get an original Sweet Children pressing) and the ones that came with Kerplunk and 39/Smooth 2009 represses along with Live at the Whiskey and the two BBC Sessions EPs. I’ve started to collect the singles. One of my local record shops has the coolest owner, The Record Shop in Phoenixville, PA in case anyone’s from there, and he told me that he picked up a green jewel case Basket Case single just for me, so now I’m on a mission to get as many of those as I can, along with the bootlegs. But along the ride, I’ve loved talking about bands, finding new ones, finding other cool records. I love talking to the local vinyl collectors while in line for RSD. I love collecting records and I have a decent sized CD collection too

[@JillyMaysHere]

I've been actively collecting vinyl since 2016, and yeah it's really annoying how labels will price albums so high for regular bare bones copies. Not only does it feel unjustified but it also seems like it's discouraging to people who are interested in record collecting but don't have tons of income. If I ever open a record label and release physical media, I kind of want to put "Pay no more than this price" markings on the artwork, which is something I've seen punk labels (specifically Dischord Records) tend to do.

[@JillyMaysHere]

In 2019.i paid nearly $40 new for a very bare bones vinyl pressing of The Low End Theory, and I honestly felt a bit ripped off even though the music itself is excellent.

[@WithScienceAsMySheperd]

Becoming a indy record store employee5 years ago (a "disquaire") changed my life. Ask me anything. Vinyl has so many gems to discover when you check 7inches from the 50s,60s,70s... things not sounding like on LP

[@hunterhopkins5481]

What are some good places online to buy vinyls other than Amazon?

[@jager9022]

Discogs, Ebay

[@duncanjones9057]

Honestly I stick to collecting cds for one reason. I don’t have enough room for vinyl. My place is somewhat cramped and I can never keep records proper tbh

[@aimee-hyj]

it sucks to be a vinyl collector in australia 😭😭 average prices of 50 bucks each or more

[@Trent2002W]

I have a problem I started collecting in 2018 and already have 70 records colored some signed some black pressings

[@lauracorbett4577]

I love collecting records it’s my favorite hobby I’ve been collecting ever since 2020 and I still do. I have a list of vinyls that I’m gonna try to order from EBAY and they are Reputation by Taylor Swift Reflection and 7/27 by Fifth Harmony Romance 2 Lp red vinyl by Camila Cabello In A Dream by Troye Sivan Yours Truly clear swirl vinyl by Ariana Grande and from Target I’m gonna get Shawn Mendes Wonder gold vinyl

[@foop2954]

Opinions on the new BMTH song? I find it pretty decent, it's really catchy - 3.5/5?

[@beyondartv]

I'd agree with that assessment, it's fine but the lyrics are a bit too teenagery for me

[@foop2954]

@@beyondartv I guess that's a common theme in the record.

[@inno8283]

> Insanely high prices for buying a record like glass animals charging $40 for a glow in the dark press of dreamland when it can easily be priced at $25 without a problem.

[@darrenXparker]

I had over 600 CD’s at one point. I could have got a house.

[@SixxQueen91]

I mainly get mine off Ebay.

[@spaghettiplanogram3322]

Have you listened to Change by Djo? If not, you should check it out and review it! Definitely a really cool song.

[@mtache12]

Collecting is way too expensive. I’m forced to buy 2 copies of many records to offset shipping and the price of my purchase. I don’t like it but I can’t pay $80 for new records I love. 8yrs ago these same pressings were $18 - $20 and I thought that was expensive LOL. Now many are worth 10 times their price

[@musicmania8286]

same

[@TheHSIHP]

Records got expensive because everyone hopped on the train around 2012.

[@beyondartv]

Eh, sorry but no. It's definitely the pandemic and production logistics, records had hardly increased in price from 2012 until last year. I should know, I've been collecting since 2012 haha

[@TheHSIHP]

@@beyondartv nah, it's the hipsters

[@rossmusic25]

Yeah that’s why I don’t buy a lot of records

[@thomaschanning6520]

Switch it up and buy a cd every now and again. Same price as tens years ago. Lol

[@beyondartv]

I do! Occasionally

[@EthanDJC]

let’s goooo