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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 */
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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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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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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 */
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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));
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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    ];
1142    trekkie.factory = function(method) {
1143      return function() {
1144        var args = Array.prototype.slice.call(arguments);
1145        args.unshift(method);
1146        trekkie.push(args);
1147        if (method == 'track' || method == 'page') {
1148          var pageUrl;
1149          try {
1150            pageUrl = window.location.href;
1151          } catch (e) {}
1152          var pageReferrer;
1153          try {
1154            pageReferrer = document.referrer;
1155          } catch (e) {}
1156          try {
1157            if (window.__TREKKIE_SHIM_QUEUE == null) {
1158              window.__TREKKIE_SHIM_QUEUE = [];
1159            }
1160            window.__TREKKIE_SHIM_QUEUE.push({
1161              from: 'trekkie-stub',
1162              method: method,
1163              args: args.slice(1),
1164              pageContext: {
1165                url: pageUrl,
1166                referrer: pageReferrer
1167              }
1168            });
1169          } catch (e) {
1170            // no-op
1171          }
1172        }
1173        return trekkie;
1174      };
1175    };
1176    for (var i = 0; i < trekkie.methods.length; i++) {
1177      var key = trekkie.methods[i];
1178      trekkie[key] = trekkie.factory(key);
1179    }
1180    trekkie.load = function(config) {
1181      trekkie.config = config || {};
1182      trekkie.config.initialDocumentCookie = document.cookie;
1183      var first = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];
1184var script = document.createElement('script');
1185script.type = 'text/javascript';
1186script.onerror = function(e) {
1187  var scriptFallback = document.createElement('script');
1188  scriptFallback.type = 'text/javascript';
1189  scriptFallback.onerror = function(error) {
1190          var Monorail = {
1191      produce: function produce(monorailDomain, schemaId, payload) {
1192        var currentMs = new Date().getTime();
1193        var event = {
1194          schema_id: schemaId,
1195          payload: payload,
1196          metadata: {
1197            event_created_at_ms: currentMs,
1198            event_sent_at_ms: currentMs
1199          }
1200        };
1201        return Monorail.sendRequest("https://" + monorailDomain + "/v1/produce", JSON.stringify(event));
1202      },
1203      sendRequest: function sendRequest(endpointUrl, payload) {
1204        // Try the sendBeacon API
1205        if (window && window.navigator && typeof window.navigator.sendBeacon === 'function' && typeof window.Blob === 'function' && !Monorail.isIos12()) {
1206          var blobData = new window.Blob([payload], {
1207            type: 'text/plain'
1208          });
1209
1210          if (window.navigator.sendBeacon(endpointUrl, blobData)) {
1211            return true;
1212          } // sendBeacon was not successful
1213
1214        } // XHR beacon
1215
1216        var xhr = new XMLHttpRequest();
1217
1218        try {
1219          xhr.open('POST', endpointUrl);
1220          xhr.setRequestHeader('Content-Type', 'text/plain');
1221          xhr.send(payload);
1222        } catch (e) {
1223          console.log(e);
1224        }
1225
1226        return false;
1227      },
1228      isIos12: function isIos12() {
1229        return window.navigator.userAgent.lastIndexOf('iPhone; CPU iPhone OS 12_') !== -1 || window.navigator.userAgent.lastIndexOf('iPad; CPU OS 12_') !== -1;
1230      }
1231    };
1232    Monorail.produce('monorail-edge.shopifysvc.com',
1233      'trekkie_storefront_load_errors/1.1',
1234      {shop_id: 101047533937,
1235      theme_id: 198767542641,
1236      app_name: "storefront",
1237      context_url: window.location.href,
1238      source_url: "//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/s/trekkie.storefront.2f6d7d7ede7d24234881a9cd5f47e679642fa1f6.min.js"});
1239
1240  };
1241  scriptFallback.async = true;
1242  scriptFallback.src = '//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/s/trekkie.storefront.2f6d7d7ede7d24234881a9cd5f47e679642fa1f6.min.js';
1243  first.parentNode.insertBefore(scriptFallback, first);
1244};
1245script.async = true;
1246script.src = '//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/s/trekkie.storefront.2f6d7d7ede7d24234881a9cd5f47e679642fa1f6.min.js';
1247first.parentNode.insertBefore(script, first);
1248
1249    };
1250    trekkie.load(
1251      {"Trekkie":{"appName":"storefront","development":false,"defaultAttributes":{"shopId":101047533937,"isMerchantRequest":null,"themeId":198767542641,"themeCityHash":"9432510554738140283","contentLanguage":"en","currency":"USD","eventMetadataId":"41a79ac8-61c6-4b38-80a3-e70011c1eb0c"},"isServerSideCookieWritingEnabled":true,"monorailRegion":"shop_domain","enabledBetaFlags":["764d78cb","8450a54b","7ee89bf1","4c64608a"]},"Session Attribution":{},"S2S":{"facebookCapiEnabled":true,"source":"trekkie-storefront-renderer","apiClientId":580111}}
1252    );
1253
1254    var loaded = false;
1255    trekkie.ready(function() {
1256      if (loaded) return;
1257      loaded = true;
1258
1259      window.ShopifyAnalytics.lib = window.trekkie;
1260
1261      var originalDocumentWrite = document.write;
1262      document.write = customDocumentWrite;
1263      try { window.ShopifyAnalytics.merchantGoogleAnalytics.call(this); } catch(error) {};
1264      document.write = originalDocumentWrite;
1265
1266      var match = window.location.pathname.match(/checkouts\/(.+)\/(thank_you|post_purchase)/)
1267      var token = match? match[1]: undefined;
1268      if (!hasLoggedConversion(token)) {
1269        setCookieIfConversion(token);
1270        
1271      }
1272    });
1273
1274    window.ShopifyAnalytics.lib.page(null,{"pageType":"blog","resourceType":"blog","resourceId":127026102641,"requestId":"1ea11e26-98a8-46b9-b826-362361ff640c-1790937251","shopifyEmitted":true});
1275
1276    var eventsListenerScript = document.createElement('script');
1277    eventsListenerScript.async = true;
1278    eventsListenerScript.src = "//thesoundofvinyl.us/cdn/shopifycloud/storefront/assets/shop_events_listener-4e26a9ce.js";
1279    document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(eventsListenerScript);
1280})();</script>
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1282  defer
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1284  data-application="storefront-renderer"
1285  data-shop-id="101047533937"
1286  data-render-region="gcp-europe-west1"
1287  data-page-type="blog"
1288  data-theme-instance-id="198767542641"
1289  data-theme-name="Rhythm"
1290  data-theme-version="2026.09.1.0"
1291  data-monorail-region="shop_domain"
1292  data-resource-timing-sampling-rate="10"
1293  data-shs="true"
1294  data-shs-beacon="true"
1295  data-shs-export-with-fetch="true"
1296  data-shs-logs-sample-rate="1"
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1298></script>
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1302<a class="skip-to-content-link button sr-only focus:not-sr-only" href="#MainContent">Skip to content</a><content-overlay>
1303  <div class="overlay hidden fixed top-0 left-0 w-full h-full z-[1000001] c-bg-gray-900 opacity-50"></div>
1304</content-overlay><!-- BEGIN sections: header-group -->
1305<aside id="shopify-section-sections--30091856216433__announcement_bar_top_VATFBn" class="shopify-section shopify-section-group-header-group announcement-bar">
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1332    
1333
1334    
1335    
1336      
1337    <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" 
1338    
1339  >
1340      <div class="announcement-bar__spacing flex items-center gap-sm-md flex-wrap text-center justify-center">
1341        
1342          
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1344        
1345      </div>
1346      
1347    </div>
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1352  </div>
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1360
1361</aside><header id="shopify-section-sections--30091856216433__header" class="shopify-section shopify-section-group-header-group site-header md:hidden">
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1364      --header-group-header-position: sticky;
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1371	}
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1382    
1383      
1384          
1385
1386
1387
1388
1389
1390
1391<div class="navigation-wrapper header__column flex header-md__column--0 col-span-1 justify-start items-center"  >
1392
1393  
1394
1395    <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" >
1396      <div class="header__hamburgermenu--icon h-min-click-space min-w-min-click-space flex justify-center items-center">
1397        
1398
1399
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1402  
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1404      
1405      <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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1407      </svg>
1408  
1409
1410      </div>
1411      
1412    </button>
1413    <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>
1414      <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">
1415        <div class="hamburger-header-wrapper flex justify-between items-center py-sm-sm text_navigation_lg">
1416          <span class="hamburger-header-wrapper flex px-lg-md">
1417            
1418          </span>
1419          <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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1427      
1428      <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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1430      </svg>
1431  
1432
1433          </button>
1434        </div>
1435  
1436
1437        <nav class="nav-wrapper" aria-label="Header main menu" >
1438          <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">
1439            
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1460  <li class=""  role="presentation">
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1462    
1463      
1464      
1465      
1466      <a href="/collections/all-new-releases" class="header__navigation-link flex relative w-full text_navigation_md px-lg-md no-underline"   role="menuitem">
1467        New Arrivals
1468      </a>
1469    
1470    
1471  </li>
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1485      
1486      <a href="/pages/sov-exclusive" class="header__navigation-link flex relative w-full text_navigation_md px-lg-md no-underline"   role="menuitem">
1487        SOV Exclusives
1488      </a>
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1491  </li>
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1504        Artists
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1527            
1528            
1529              
1530                  
1531                  
1532                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1533                    <a href="/pages/artists" role="menuitem">
1534                      All Artists
1535                    </a>
1536                  </li>
1537                  
1538              
1539            
1540              
1541                  
1542                  
1543                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1544                    <a href="/collections/amy-winehouse" role="menuitem">
1545                      Amy Winehouse
1546                    </a>
1547                  </li>
1548                  
1549              
1550            
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1552                  
1553                  
1554                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
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1556                      Bob Marley
1557                    </a>
1558                  </li>
1559                  
1560              
1561            
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1563                  
1564                  
1565                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1566                    <a href="/collections/elton-john" role="menuitem">
1567                      Elton John
1568                    </a>
1569                  </li>
1570                  
1571              
1572            
1573              
1574                  
1575                  
1576                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1577                    <a href="/collections/guns-n-roses" role="menuitem">
1578                      Guns N Roses
1579                    </a>
1580                  </li>
1581                  
1582              
1583            
1584              
1585                  
1586                  
1587                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1588                    <a href="/collections/john-lennon" role="menuitem">
1589                      John Lennon
1590                    </a>
1591                  </li>
1592                  
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1596                  
1597                  
1598                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1599                    <a href="/collections/kiss" role="menuitem">
1600                      KISS
1601                    </a>
1602                  </li>
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1608                  
1609                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
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1611                      Nirvana
1612                    </a>
1613                  </li>
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1620                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1621                    <a href="/collections/paul-mccartney" role="menuitem">
1622                      Paul McCartney
1623                    </a>
1624                  </li>
1625                  
1626              
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1629                  
1630                  
1631                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
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1633                      Rush
1634                    </a>
1635                  </li>
1636                  
1637              
1638            
1639              
1640                  
1641                  
1642                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1643                    <a href="/collections/taylor-swift" role="menuitem">
1644                      Taylor Swift
1645                    </a>
1646                  </li>
1647                  
1648              
1649            
1650              
1651                  
1652                  
1653                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1654                    <a href="/collections/the-beach-boys" role="menuitem">
1655                      The Beach Boys
1656                    </a>
1657                  </li>
1658                  
1659              
1660            
1661              
1662                  
1663                  
1664                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1665                    <a href="/collections/the-beatles" role="menuitem">
1666                      The Beatles
1667                    </a>
1668                  </li>
1669                  
1670              
1671            
1672              
1673                  
1674                  
1675                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1676                    <a href="/collections/the-rolling-stones" role="menuitem">
1677                      The Rolling Stones
1678                    </a>
1679                  </li>
1680                  
1681              
1682            
1683              
1684                  
1685                  
1686                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1687                    <a href="/collections/the-who" role="menuitem">
1688                      The Who
1689                    </a>
1690                  </li>
1691                  
1692              
1693            
1694              
1695                  
1696                  
1697                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline gap-y-sm-lg" role="none">
1698                    <a href="/collections/tom-petty" role="menuitem">
1699                      Tom Petty
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2907                        </a>
2908                      </li>
2909                    
2910                      
2911                      
2912                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2913                        <a href="/collections/elton-john" role="menuitem">
2914                          Elton John
2915                        </a>
2916                      </li>
2917                    
2918                      
2919                      
2920                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2921                        <a href="/collections/guns-n-roses" role="menuitem">
2922                          Guns N Roses
2923                        </a>
2924                      </li>
2925                    
2926                      
2927                      
2928                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2929                        <a href="/collections/john-lennon" role="menuitem">
2930                          John Lennon
2931                        </a>
2932                      </li>
2933                    
2934                      
2935                      
2936                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2937                        <a href="/collections/kiss" role="menuitem">
2938                          KISS
2939                        </a>
2940                      </li>
2941                    
2942                      
2943                      
2944                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2945                        <a href="/collections/nirvana" role="menuitem">
2946                          Nirvana
2947                        </a>
2948                      </li>
2949                    
2950                      
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2952                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2953                        <a href="/collections/paul-mccartney" role="menuitem">
2954                          Paul McCartney
2955                        </a>
2956                      </li>
2957                    
2958                      
2959                      
2960                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2961                        <a href="/collections/rush" role="menuitem">
2962                          Rush
2963                        </a>
2964                      </li>
2965                    
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2967                      
2968                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2969                        <a href="/collections/taylor-swift" role="menuitem">
2970                          Taylor Swift
2971                        </a>
2972                      </li>
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2976                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2977                        <a href="/collections/the-beach-boys" role="menuitem">
2978                          The Beach Boys
2979                        </a>
2980                      </li>
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2984                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
2985                        <a href="/collections/the-beatles" role="menuitem">
2986                          The Beatles
2987                        </a>
2988                      </li>
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2994                          The Rolling Stones
2995                        </a>
2996                      </li>
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3000                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
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3002                          The Who
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3010                          Tom Petty
3011                        </a>
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3018                          All Artists
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3080                      Genres
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3098                        </a>
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3105                          Hip-Hop & R&B
3106                        </a>
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3113                          Jazz & Classics
3114                        </a>
3115                      </li>
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3119                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
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3121                          Pop
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3129                          Punk, Metal & Hard Rock
3130                        </a>
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3132                    
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3135                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
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3137                          Rock
3138                        </a>
3139                      </li>
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3144                        <a href="/collections/funk-soul" role="menuitem">
3145                          Soul & Reggae
3146                        </a>
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3153                          Soundtracks
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3168                    <a href="#" role="menuitem">
3169                      Formats
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3177                        <a href="/collections/1lp" role="menuitem">
3178                          1LP
3179                        </a>
3180                      </li>
3181                    
3182                      
3183                      
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3186                          2LP
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3193                        <a href="/collections/7-inch" role="menuitem">
3194                          7-inch
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3200                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3201                        <a href="/collections/heavyweight-vinyl" role="menuitem">
3202                          180g & Heavyweight
3203                        </a>
3204                      </li>
3205                    
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3207                      
3208                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3209                        <a href="/collections/box-sets" role="menuitem">
3210                          Box Sets
3211                        </a>
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3217                        <a href="/collections/limited-edition-color-vinyl" role="menuitem">
3218                          Color Vinyl
3219                        </a>
3220                      </li>
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3224                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3225                        <a href="/collections/liquid-filled-vinyl" role="menuitem">
3226                          Liquid-Filled
3227                        </a>
3228                      </li>
3229                    
3230                      
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3232                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3233                        <a href="/collections/picture-discs" role="menuitem">
3234                          Picture Discs
3235                        </a>
3236                      </li>
3237                    
3238                      
3239                      
3240                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3241                        <a href="/collections/zoetropes" role="menuitem">
3242                          Zoetropes
3243                        </a>
3244                      </li>
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3255                  
3256                  <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3257                    <a href="#" role="menuitem">
3258                      Highlights
3259                    </a>
3260                  </li>
3261                  
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3263                      
3264                      
3265                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3266                        <a href="/collections/limited-edition" role="menuitem">
3267                          Limited Edition
3268                        </a>
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3271                      
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3273                      <li class="px-lg-md no-underline default gap-x-sm-sm gap-y-sm-2xs" role="none">
3274                        <a href="/collections/best-sellers" role="menuitem">
3275                          Best Sellers
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3283                          Greatest Hits
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3765    The ultimate guide to getting started with vinyl.
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3899        <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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3914                <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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3918                <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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3922                <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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3926                <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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3974        <h3 class="course__summary__subheading text_body_lg">
3975          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 1</span> / <span>4 Lessons </span>
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3977        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
3978          Introduction to Vinyl
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3987                Lesson 1
3988              </h5>
3989              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
3990                A Brief History Of Vinyl
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3992              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
3993                <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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3998<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>
3999<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>
4000<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>
4001<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>
4002<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>
4003<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>
4004<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>
4005<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                Lesson 2
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4017              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4018                How Vinyl Records Offer Superior Sound Quality
4019              </h4>
4020              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4021                <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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4026<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>
4027<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>
4028<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
4028cords 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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4038                Lesson 3
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4040              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4041                How Vinyl Records Made a Major Comeback
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4043              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4044                <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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4049<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>
4050<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>
4051<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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4061                Lesson 4
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4063              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4064                Why Vinyl Records Are Loved By DJs And Producers
4065              </h4>
4066              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4067                <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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4072<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>
4073<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>
4074<p><span>Many of today’s best-known producers have an enduring love for vinyl records. Whether it is for their sentimental value, the
4074ir 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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4085          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 2</span> / <span>4 Lessons </span>
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4087        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
4088          Understanding Vinyl
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4090      </summary>
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4093          <details class="lesson">
4094            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4095              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4096              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4097                Lesson 1
4098              </h5>
4099              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4100                How Vinyl Is Made
4101              </h4>
4102              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4103                <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...
4104              </div>
4105            </summary>
4106            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
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4108<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>
4109<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>
4110<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>
4111<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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4118            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4119              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4120              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4121                Lesson 2
4122              </h5>
4123              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4124                Vinyl Weights
4125              </h4>
4126              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4127                <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....
4128              </div>
4129            </summary>
4130            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4131              <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
4131cords 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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4133          </details>
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4138            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4139              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4140              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4141                Lesson 3
4142              </h5>
4143              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4144                Vinyl Record Sizes
4145              </h4>
4146              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4147                <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...
4148              </div>
4149            </summary>
4150            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4151              <meta charset="utf-8">
4152<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>
4153<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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4160            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4161              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4162              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4163                Lesson 4
4164              </h5>
4165              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4166                Vinyl Record Speeds
4167              </h4>
4168              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4169                <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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4171            </summary>
4172            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
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4174<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>
4175<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>
4176<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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4182  
4183    <details class="course">
4184      <summary class="course__summary">
4185        <div class="course__arrow"></div>
4186        <h3 class="course__summary__subheading text_body_lg">
4187          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 3</span> / <span>5 Lessons </span>
4188        <h3>
4189        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
4190          What You Need to Get Started with Vinyl
4191        </h2>
4192      </summary>
4193      
4194        <div class="lessons">
4195          <details class="lesson">
4196            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4197              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4198              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4199                Lesson 1
4200              </h5>
4201              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4202                How To Find A Good Turntable
4203              </h4>
4204              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4205                <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...
4206              </div>
4207            </summary>
4208            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
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4210<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>
4211<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>
4212<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>
4213<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>
4214<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>
4215<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. 
4215<br></span></p>
4216<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>
4217<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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4219          </details>
4220        
4221      
4222        
4223          <details class="lesson">
4224            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4225              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4226              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4227                Lesson 2
4228              </h5>
4229              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4230                Why Needle Quality Matters
4231              </h4>
4232              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4233                <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...
4234              </div>
4235            </summary>
4236            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4237              <meta charset="utf-8">
4238<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>
4239<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>
4240<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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4242          </details>
4243        
4244      
4245        
4246          <details class="lesson">
4247            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4248              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4249              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4250                Lesson 3
4251              </h5>
4252              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4253                Preamps
4254              </h4>
4255              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4256                <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...
4257              </div>
4258            </summary>
4259            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4260              <meta charset="utf-8">
4261<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>
4262<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>
4263<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>
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4265          </details>
4266        
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4268        
4269          <details class="lesson">
4270            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4271              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4272              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4273                Lesson 4
4274              </h5>
4275              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4276                Speakers
4277              </h4>
4278              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4279                <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...
4280              </div>
4281            </summary>
4282            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4283              <meta charset="utf-8">
4284<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>
4285<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>
4286<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
4286ombinations of different types of gear that are capable of producing high-quality sound.</span></p>
4287<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>
4288<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>
4289            </div>
4290          </details>
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4294          <details class="lesson">
4295            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4296              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4297              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4298                Lesson 5
4299              </h5>
4300              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4301                Vinyl Record Care Supplies
4302              </h4>
4303              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4304                <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...
4305              </div>
4306            </summary>
4307            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4308              <meta charset="utf-8">
4309<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>
4310<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>
4311<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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4320        <div class="course__arrow"></div>
4321        <h3 class="course__summary__subheading text_body_lg">
4322          <span class="course__summary__subheading--num">Course 4</span> / <span>4 Lessons </span>
4323        <h3>
4324        <h2 class="course__summary__heading text_heading_xl">
4325          How To Start Building Your Record Collection
4326        </h2>
4327      </summary>
4328      
4329        <div class="lessons">
4330          <details class="lesson">
4331            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4332              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4333              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4334                Lesson 1
4335              </h5>
4336              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4337                Old Vs. New Vinyl
4338              </h4>
4339              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4340                <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...
4341              </div>
4342            </summary>
4343            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4344              <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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4351            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4352              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4353              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4354                Lesson 2
4355              </h5>
4356              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4357                Unique Vinyl Records
4358              </h4>
4359              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4360                <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...
4361              </div>
4362            </summary>
4363            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4364              <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
4364ought after by enthusiasts everywhere.</p>
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4366          </details>
4367        
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4369        
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4371            <summary class="lesson__summary">
4372              <div class="lesson__arrow"></div>
4373              <h5 class="lesson__summary__subheading text_body_md">
4374                Lesson 3
4375              </h5>
4376              <h4 class="lesson__summary__heading text_heading_lg">
4377                Displaying And Storing Your Record Collection
4378              </h4>
4379              <div class="lesson__brief text_body_md">
4380                <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,...
4381              </div>
4382            </summary>
4383            <div class="lesson__content text_body_md">
4384              <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>
4385<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>
4386<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>
4387<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>
4388<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>
4389<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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