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VINYL RECORDS

When buying or selling vinyl records, it is important to know what they are worth. In this article, let's explore one of the foremost authorities of vinyl record appraising, "Mighty" John Marshall.

Your old records have value.Here is a safe way to take care of them.

Vinyl records have stood the test of time. There are many advantages to vinyl, sound quality, artwork, and collectability. Here's how to shop for your next purchase.

The 'big box' retailers of vinyl records have lots of competition for the 'vinyl dollar' as many "Mom & Pop" are now going online and selling used, quality vinyl records.

Even with the music distrbution channels changing, this Canadian youth loves the vinyl record and shares his insights into why this historical medium is "on fire" north of the border.

Vinyl records are great collectibles, and may be more valuable than you know. To those of us who went through the teen years with record albums, they still represent real music.

The warm sound of music stored on vinyl records is making a comeback.

Instructions for creating one of a kind artwork & gift baskets using old vinyl records

This article is about CD's being better than Old Records. My account was deleted from helium.com. I'm moving articles to associatedcontent.com.

For vinyl record collectors, learn the dos and don'ts of caring for LPs

If you are looking for a creative, simple craft that is also recycle-friendly, creating a vinyl record basket is the vintage lovers dream.

Here are a number of retailers offering vintage Christmas records.

Vinyl records are history that you can touch and listen to. High quality vinyls also sound warmer and deeper than CDs.

A look at the renewed interest in the vinyl record with interesting facts and figures. Yes, this audio medium, left for dead years ago, is now enjoying a resurgence.

Artist Daniel Edlen has a new medium and use for discarded vinyl records. Come explore the fabulous things that Daniel is doing with vinyl and our pop culture and music history.

All you need is a 1/8 (earphone) jack, a turntable and/or cassette player, and free software.

Appraising valuable vinyl records is a job for the experts. The article discusses the increase in vinyl record sales and the tricky subject of appraising vinyl records with vinyl expert and appraiser Scott Neuman.

From the early 40's to this day, naked and nude images on album covers have sold millions of vinyl records. Come along for the journey as we explore this fascinating part of music and pop culture history.

In this article you will find websites which have vintage Christmas records as well as everyday music. I have also included some vintage Christmas records currently available on EBay for bidding.

Do you have old vinyl records lying around your house? Here's how to use them to create unique display bowls.

Do you have some old vinyl records you don't know what to do with? Then read this easy-to-follow article today and learn how to make your own bowl from a recycled LP record!

It had me at hello. ION's USB turntable is the most amazing thing to happen to music since the Sex Pistols. For those with large collections of vinyl records, it is manna from heaven.

There's a certain something, a certain sound you can only get from a vinyl record. that just can't be replicated on the CD. Here's why you should not abandon the wonderful world of vinyl.

A look at how with the inventioon of cds and ipods, no one listens to classic vinyl records anymore, which are honestly, the coolest thing ever.

Collecting and playing old-fashioned vinyl records is growing and vibrant hobby. Furthermore, you will discover whole worlds of music you didn't know existed.

My formula to preserve your old vinyl albums and 45 RPM records onto CD for playback in your CD player.

As the sales of vinyl slowly increase, so does the hobby of vinyl record collecting as more and more peole "tune in" to this fascinatingh hobby.

With the vinyl record revival in full swing, a new social marketpalce has just launched. Their goal is to have a global marketplace that supports the global community.

Learn more about Vinyl Record Day, created to celebrate this historical audio format on the day that Edison invented the phonograph, August 12, 1877.

Do you like vinyl? Set foot inside Wuxtry and Ella Guru,..and if you're desperate for some cash, they'd be happy to take your old records.

A look at the current vinyl record collecting scene and why vinyl might be surviving even around CD's and digital media.

Do you have a collection of vinyl music records stored away in the attic? Or, are you considering starting a collection for a hobby? Read this informative article today and find out what you need to know!

This article tells the reader how to restore their LP and 45 records to digital quality.

While the music industry continues to suffer, sales of records continue to increase. This phenomenon can be explained in two ways, the collector argument and the audiophile argument.

Aurora Coffee, with two locations in Atlanta, is a welcome sight to commuters and residents alike. Here's why.

Records companies are planning to cash in on the current novelty craze of vinyl albums.

Vinyl records are making a comeback and vintage Christmas records are especially popular. Don't want to settle for CDs? Here's a guide to where to find old records.

With the value of vinyl records so subjective, it is important to have them professionally apprasied. An interview with record appraiser and music historian Stephen M. H. Braitman explains the details of his services and why they are important.

I'm a working DJ, and while deep down in my soul I love vinyl, there's just no point in holding on to this dead medium anymore. Originally published on Redident Advisor.

With Nielsen Soundscan not counting all the 'indie' record shops that sell vinyl, the vinyl sales figures are not a true representation of the 'real' sales figures. Independent stores must be counted to gage the true sales figures

USB turntables are designed to convert your old vinyl records into digital music files. If you want to buy one of these turntables, you will need to consider a few things first. Some of these include output, control, and assembly. This article will...

Vinyl records have become more popular in recent years and so have the customized programs and transferring services to transfer these beloved audio treasures to different formats. This makes the records 'portable' and to helps to preserve them .

On Radiohead's website you can preorder a discbox which comes with the album, vinyl records, artwork, digital photographs, and more. Or you can download the album digitally starting October 3rd essentially for free.

The perfect way to re-use any albums or records that might be laying around your house.

If these songs aren't already in your collection, it's a great place to start whether learning about soul music or converting your vinyl to CD.

Quickly turn a vinyl record into a useful and stylish bowl, as well as a conversation piece.

Looking for that great music or video game title but don't want to pay the price of new, well look no further. Try one of these great stores for music cd's, DVD's, computer games or console games and even those older vinyl records.

Find out how to use computer software to backup your old records onto your computer. Keep the vinyl secure for collectors and resellers.

Describes the influence and historical importance of album cover art and lists various resources one can explore.

What is sleevefacing? Well, let's put it this way: The more vinyl albums you own, the greater your chances of becoming a sleevefacing fanatic.

Through the digital revolution, vinyl has endured because it has something no other format has, a personal connection with not only superior sound, but with unique album cover art that is part of our music heritage.

Nobody will buy your used clothing, but used books, DVDs, CDs, and VHS tapes have a market, if you know where to go

Looking for rare, vintage Christmas albums is easier than you think.

When Alex Steinweiss accepted his assignment at Columbia Records in 1939, he developed album cover art; a way to sell the music in brightly colored and specially designed album packages, instead of the plain brown wrappers that usually held the latest releases.

A review of the Ion Audio LP Dock.

A short article on the pros and cons of using vinyl and MP3's.

While today's teens listen to music on iPods, their parents and grandparents used to listen to records (LPs and 45s) and the audiotape. As technological innovations have taken place in the music industry, the industry has found itself under siege.

How to make a funky clock from recycled materials

I highly recommend picking up this souvenir.

Your old record collection may be worth some cash but the memories of LP sound are priceless

In cities and towns around the world record shops are going out of business

A collection of short CD reviews from the best of 2006.

Do you have a hobby for collecting items such as old records, vintage blue jeans, electric trains, hot wheel cars, coins, etc.? EBay and the other online auction sites are a great place to market these items. But how do you purchase them in the first place to resell?

Since New York City instituted a ban on smoking in all public places, smokers are forced to step outside to light up. The side effect? Strangers are getting to know each other.

Kane is currently and independent band making ripples in the country music industry by winning national contests for center stage performances and signing publishing contracts with industry giant EMI.

As a web designer, I am often asked questions about copyright law such as, "Can I copyright my website?" or "Is it ok to post this photo I copied from _website_ on my website?" This article will answer these questions, and more.

This installment of Hip Hop Classics, will feature classic albums from The Game, Warren G, DJ Quik,, The Pharcyde and Souls Of Mischief.

The strange and often surreal art on these records' covers can be made into a variety of decorations that are easy for the most inexperienced crafter.

Chicago is home to a variety of independent booksellers and specialty bookstores that are well worthy of exploration. Here's where to tap into your inner bookworm.

Whist everyone was dancing and yelling and buying drinks, the DJ was listening through one side of his headphones, head tilted to the side. You know, the DJ style.

Here is a meditation on what kids today are missing by getting all their music via downloading.

It is not difficult to think of giving up ones life to save a family member, but it is quite Godly to do so in order to save a complete stranger.

In this article, I've listed the names of guest celebrity voices, all of the episodes, my favorites, and little known facts about the entire box set

An interview with local and national DJs about gigs in Philadelphia.

Sick and tired of shopping for music at those big box stores? I found stores in the Washington, DC Area that will forfill your music needs.

If you are looking for original, fresh, edgy, hand made, one of a kind, and eco- friendly jewelry I encourage you to look to the shops on Etsy for a great selection of recycled jewelry all in one place.

So here it is, a week later and I have had enough of laying in bed and only getting up to use the bathroom. I have made it back to my computer again. And all of this is to make my pregnancy (or potential pregnancy) work.

Collecting movie soundtracks proves to be an informative and rewarding hobby for many.

In just about any horror movie, it seems that the use of zombies have been and still is appealing in most aspects of this genre. The one thing that had gotten me interested about zombies was that old computer game by Infogrames called "Alone In The Dark."

Overview of season and upcoming season two of the Rachael Ray Show on CBS

No Strings Attached, an antique store, is back in business in DeKalb, Illinois.

Boomers! and Be-bop Cafe was formerly Bullwinkle's. It is similar to Chuck E. Cheese, Scandia and Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance Thrift Store in Seattle, Washington presents a clean and friendly environment worth shopping in and makes you feel good about doing so too.

A small record store on a corner, visited only by those fond of what seems to be a forgotten medium.

Got preteen children? Repeat after me: "I'm not cool." We're all in this together, and it's better to just face it directly. Once I recognized this, I discovered nine vital truths. Maybe you can identify with these.

In this three part article series, we will explore many of rock's most historic and controversial album covers, including albums by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Blind Faith, Jimi Hendrix and many more.

Recently I found myself needing to purchase a new set of stereo headphones. After researching several brands and styles, I decided to purchase Koss KPH/6 stereo headphones. Read here to find out why Koss KPH/6 is truly the best stereo headphone you can buy.

I've been a thrift store shopper for 15 years. By buying carefully and shopping sales, you can stretch your thrift store dollars even further.

Libraries are great resources. Not only for the knowledge they contain, but for the events, classes, etc. that they offer. Using your library to your full advantage can help you save money.

A ten-part article series that covers the events, happenings, and trends of the 1980s.

Mike Nelson, Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo have resurfaced as their actor alter egos to produce a series of DVDs under the aegis of The Film Crew. How do these new comical commentaries stack up against their work on MST3K?

If you're in the area, check out Slackers CD's and Games.

Decorating in an ethnic-eclectic style is one of the most fun interior decorating projects one can undertake. It's as simple as choosing a theme and starting to collect the wonderful treasures that will fill your room.

Read this informative article and find out some unique ways that you can use old newspapers for! You may be amazed at the many uses newspaper has!

Of all the albums of various genres and by different artists that I've ever owned, perhaps the one that has most shaped my taste in music is, without a doubt, the original two-disc soundtrack album from George Lucas' Star Wars.

Reviving the early days of the home PC, songs recovered from Commodore 64 video games and other programs are performed and brought into the age of the digital music device by dedicated fans and musicians.

Of the four versions of the John Williams/London Symphony Orchestra recordings of the "Empire" score, this is the least satisfying and the worst-conceived CD edition.