In case you hadn’t heard, vinyl is not just for old people looking to relive the glory days. We have the retro-crazed hipsters to thank for vinyl’s revival. Although the hipster movement may be looking at its twilight, vinyl records are far from their demise. Today’s artists are proof of that. Below are ten modern […]
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Beginner’s Guide On How To Clean Vinyl Records
Cleanliness is a key part of maintaining your vinyl records. When you have dirt or dust on the records, it interferes with the sound quality and may cause your records to skip. By taking measures to keep your records clean, you avoid complications with your collection. Wipe Down the Records Use a lint free cloth […]
Top 3 Things to Avoid When You Are New to Vinyl
While vinyl may be old technology, it continues to attract new devotees thanks to benefits like better sound quality, the enhanced value of vinyl records and the tactile musical experience. Still, embracing the exciting possibilities and benefits of vinyl records should be tempered with knowing what to avoid when you are new to the vinyl […]
Top 10 Albums to Start Your Vinyl Collection
There is no right and wrong way to approach vinyl record collecting. For some, it’s a path to music discovery—a weekend hobby that occasionally draws out some unexpected gem of an obscure album. For others, it’s a powerful obsession fed by a single-minded urge to protect a cultural and musical identity. For most of us, it’s somewhere in between—a […]
INFOGRAPHIC: The Resurgence of Vinyl
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Vinyl Record Sizes and Speeds – What does 33 – 45- 78 RPM mean?
The Difference in Vinyl Record Speeds (33,45, and 78 records) 33, 45, 78. You may think – are these related to the magical numbers from LOST? If you are a new comer to vinyl you may wonder what these numbers actually mean. Vinyl records typically come in three speeds: 33, 45 and 78 rotations per minute (RPM). […]
Best Storage Solutions for Your Vinyl Collection
There’s just nothing like the sound of a well maintained and properly configured Hi-Fi system. The records spinning on your turntable is unlike anything else. However, the music is only as good as the quality of your vinyl. Due to this, you need to properly store the records. Protecting vinyl is different from a compact […]
Electrohome Presents New Video Series: Bargain Bin Record Reviews
We’re excited to launch our new video series: Bargain Bin Record Reviews. Over the coming weeks we will be crate digging in our local record stores, thrift shops, and garage sales to hopefully find some gems to expand our music library. For a number of years we have seen a huge resurgence in the […]
