Something that makes me all mad is that adults bash teens for buying records from this time. It's for some reason a really taboo thing to do. They buy records from 50's-90's, which is totally ok. And it's totally ok if a teen buys a Lana Del Rey or The 1975 record! It makes me upset because we're bringing something amazing back but it seems that we can only listen to the older stuff. Also thank you for all these tips (especially the holding the vinyl one because I sometimes tend to grab the whole thing.)!
PRAISE THIS COMMENT! I agree 100%, music/artists/bands are going to grow and change as generations change. People shouldn't be expected to only buy older/vintage records if they want to collect vinyl. That's like saying you only need to watch black and white movies if you want to watch movies...if that makes sense? i agree with you completely, THANK YOU for leaving this comment!
The reason why people look down on teen for buying contemporary records is the fact that most artists from the 90s onwards record and master their music digitally, while records from the 60s or 70s are mastered off of an analog source. Buying a record that has been mastered from a digital source is pretty much the same thing as buying a CD, but much more expensive. But if you just want the vinyl experience (having a beautiful record, with gorgoeus artwork and gatefolds and so on) then that is totally fine.
Most adult bashing teens got nothing to do with teens buying records at all. But about teens rather go for all-in set up Crosley player rather than save up a bit more and do a bit of online research to have a decent turntable. Just imagine 20 years from now, most of The 1975 or Troye records have become so awful it sit in $2 thrift store rather than collector's shelf because kids back in the day destroyed it with sub-par crosley player. Its already happening to many records from the 80s and 90s. It will be again with 2017's records
I think one of the big reasons people will bash the new stuff is because they don't have as much respect for it. My personal opinion is that you should collect the music that makes you the most happy and forget what everyone else says (at least disrespectful things they say as opinions can be good lol). We are kind of in a unique time right now were most "adults" grew up during the actual dawn of rock and roll so they grew up knowing, listening, and praising the ultimate Gods or rock music be it Elvis to Chuck Berry to Deep Purple to Led Zepplin an so on. I think a lot of them think that Mtv took music and commercialized it in too many way. Everything became about how much you can sell, watering things down to be more radio friendly, looking for the next hottest face and ass instead of just raw talent. That put a big dent into a lot of music after the late 80's into the early 90s. In many ways the "adults" you mention tend to see that same trend in music today while younger people typically don't know what they are comparing it to. For younger kids it's just our music for our generation. I think that is the dynamic of what is going on. I listen to a lot of modern day stuff in that my 90s-00's section is pretty large, but even with the stuff I really, really like...I don't respect it as much as legendary bands like Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac, Hendrix, Wilson Picket, Sam Cooke, etc. Only difference is I don't bash people for what they like. That to me defeats the purpose behind the freedom and joy and music brings.
Paulina P. Some reasons why they get bashed is because they tend to look like posers if that's the right word. A lot of teens getting into records tend to only get whatever trash mainstream records Urban Outfitters is selling. They don't really truly get into it but rather just buy what ever popular mainstream artist or band is in the current trend because it's what everyone else is buying & listening to. Not just that but i mean mainstream music is trash and has been for about the last 10 years. But at least vinyl is making a comeback.
As "one of those 50 year old's" I tend to just live and let live when it comes to what kids are buying & listening to. Remember just 10 - 15 years or so ago when Harry Potter books were all the rage? Just the fact that kids & teens were lining up around the block to buy & read a BOOK was an awesome leap forward in and of itself. OK - it aint Hemingway or Steinbeck; but those authors will come along. Just planting the reading bug in a kid at a young age was what mattered. Ditto for vinyl. The teens buying All Time Low and Fall Out Boy today who stay into music and vinyl will most likely be buying Zeppelin, Floyd and Sabbath as they get older and their taste grow and mature. Plus, some of us "real" vinyl collectors need to quite frankly get over ourselves; music didn't die when John Lennon got shot. I love Adele and have some All Time Low, Imagine Dragons, and every album by Black Veil Brides in my collection.
Agreed with all you said till the end lol. Though not ths worst if today 😘 Juat hope more do get into it all and Analog makes a come back. Then Bands will realize what it was then and start caring about production & music more again... one can dream...
Wow you really pulled the short straw on modern rock my dude. There are a shitload of new good bands out there and you chose to go with Imagine Dragons & Black Veil Brides? You got scammed, bro
Great tips!! Glad to see someone call out all those "elites" in the vinyl world. Nobody wants to be looked down upon because they didn't spend a million dollars on their record player / setup.
Kristine Summer at the end of the day it's your risk to keep playing those records on a crosley, I can speak this way because I had problems with mine, I didn't have the money at the time for a better so I saved up for a while and played my vinyl less (almost not at all) Until I purchased an audio technica lp120 and I have not yet had any issue
Moat could early on either. Just limit playing and follow rules how one can til or if ya can get better. Don't listen to the snobs. Experience it all ya can & enjoy...
I started out with a Crosley and I had it for a year before I got my audio technica turntable. It never damaged any of my records, yeah it sounded bad but like it wasn’t terrible and I think as a beginner collector there’s no problem with having them at the beginning. I literally knew nothing when I started my record collection my mum just bought me a Crosley and I went to my local record store to get some alt-j and fall out boy records that I still play today. Don’t let anyone judge you for what you listen to or what you play your records on if you’re happy with it.
I’m a 42 year old veteran record collector. My 11 year old son is getting a crosley cruiser for Xmas to enjoy his little collection in his room. He has about ten records right now. I think it’s awesome to see people who didn’t grow up with physical mediums get into my passion. Thank you for this video, he’s more likely to listen to you than to me! Happy collecting!
I've been researching record players and watching a lot of these videos recently, and yours is one of the more informative I've seen, without being too snobby or elitist. Your tips, especially the ones about just buying the music you like, rather than trying to adhere to a certain style, are amazing. You've got a new subscriber
I love that you explain stuff respectfully and don't judge people for having a crosley style turntable and such... I started collecting vinyl about a month ago and as I dive deeper in the vinyl community I've been noticing that there's way too many judgemental snobs that will do EVERYTHING they can to make you feel miserable for having a suitcase record player...
My cousin really likes Panic! At The Disco. Is there anything that would be a good Christmas present (not a record because she doesn't have a turntable).
NotRetarded i mean records would probably be best. but, if she doesn’t have a turntable, i suggest merch, or posters, or really anything from the band. you can easily find their merch at hot topic, posters should be easy to find as well.
Is it cheaper to buy them in stores? I’ve only bought 2 and they were about $20 each but if there is a cheaper option o would love that because they are so much!!
@@nush13 You have to look around sometimes you can find it cheaper online or sometimes you can find them cheaper in store, but also check thrift stores
There is an AMAZING record store called POSITIVITY RECORDS! In PA, near NJ, not far from NY (20m train then bus to front) plan to spend the day. Tons to look through @best$! & Great Pizza/Cheesesteak place few stores down! I have traveled around the country and done a lot of road trips to so-called great record stores and never found one as good as POSITIVITY RECORDS. Great knowledgeable people to help navigate your needs. Some collectables strategically placed in rows & levels of Vinyls, Cd's & Dvds. Most movie ones are only $2. As is many sale boxes full worth searching. below. Hope the info can help some and they may enjoy the experience...
Really great tips. I dig the Real Friend's albums. My punk/ska band Must Build Jacuzzi played with them in a basement right around when they released Everyone That Dragged You Here. One of my favorite bands!
omg mayday parade lol i have drumstick that they in the crowd at a show and i rmb me and my friend who are small we’re like tug-a-warring? lmao for it and snatched it up! such a cool moment. i keep it in my record collection set up lol
Tip #3a - Pro-ject Debuts are also very good turntable at a reasonable price. Tip #3b - Good speakers are also important. You'll hear the difference. Tip #6b - Check out discogs for good priced records. These are some great tips you've given that are not based on genre. Great video. You guys are the future of music listeners, jut as I was to my dad's generation. It's great to see sincerity. (From one of those mid-30s guys ;) )
Hello sophie........I`m a buyer,collector,player,lover of vinyl from over the pond in England. I don`t follow modern bands like you and your friends,i stick with what I know and like,it`s a comfort zone thing. I`m not one of those pompous vinyl likers who probably look down on you youngsters with distain either.I thought it was a great video,it was good to hear the views and thoughts of someone young,who loves vinyl and wants to help others. You`re right about buying limited edition stuff etc...... I get caught out by that one,time after time !!! Here`s a few tips that might be of some use to you and your friends........the vast majority of my vinyl,has come from what we call here "carboot sales",the American equivalent would be flea markets,i think ??? You will probably have to do a lot of digging but it will save you lots of money in the end. The vinyl normally just needs a clean when you get home and sleeves might not be 100% immaculate but for me,it doen`t matter because it`s all about owning the record and the music. Don`t be afraid to take discs out of sleeves and hold them up to the light,to look for scratches and warps. As long as you treat them carefully etc.... no seller should mind.If you`re just starting out collecting,don`t feel pressurised in to buying a record because other collectors say it`s a must have,especially if you`ve never heard that bands music before. Listen to artists on youtube or Spotify etc.... then decide if you`d like to buy their records,it could save you a lot of money !!!Great video sophie,keep up the good work.
As someone that has been collecting records for years, these are really good tips. You mentioned that the same album might vary in price depending on where you buy it from because some stores overprice their stuff. This is very true but another reason why this happens is because the same album has different pressings that are done by different labels. Pressings of records vary in price depending on what source was used to press the record, if it was pressed on 180g or 200g heavyweight vinyl, if its a limited edition with bonus tracks or pressed on colour/splatter/split/clear/liquid/glow in the dark vinyl etc. These factors won't matter to someone that just has a casual interest in records but to a audiophile collector these are of huge importance.
If you can't buy a new record player just buy a good vintage one in a thrift or so. Just a fraction of the price of a new one (even if you have to replace the needle or get a amp and speakers as well) and way better sound than a crosley or whatever. I started with a 60's suitcase one when I was a kid, and it served me well, but the difference with a decent set up is huge. But like you said, we all gotta start somewhere :)
Good tips. One important tip that you missed that may help "fix" the skips on some of your records: Invest in a good record cleaning system. There are tons out there. I use a two, sometimes three, stage system. Stage one: I use an enzymatic cleaning solution with a wet record brush. the brush helps get the solution deep in to the grooves and the enzymes eat some of the deep dirt and pressing residue. Remove with a micro fiber cloth. Stage two: I use a super cleaning solution to help remove the last of the enzymatic record cleaner. Dry with a different microfiber cloth. Make sure there is no beading solution left behind. Stage three is a homemade record treatment made with Isopropyl rubbing alcohol, Kodak photo flow and a drop of Armor All. The armor all acts as a dry lubricant to reduce surface noise on older records. The home made solution is one I found online years ago. the original bottle I made ten years ago, is still in use. Also, resources. You seem fortunate enough to have a good local record store, where you live. For those in the wild or if you are seeking something that you can't find at your local. Discogs.com is a good place to look. It works almost like e-bay for vinyl junkies. Another good source for new music is bandcamp.com. I will not give you grief for what you like. As a 51 year old who's been collecting records since he was nine, I do not want to come off like the douchebag Jack Black portrayed in High Fidelity. I know what it's like to be that geek seeking the Captain Beefheart record. Last thing I want to do is pass that brand of douchebaggery on to anyone. Follow your tastes. One last thing, don't be afraid to set a maximum price. The price of a record is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it. For me, even the rarest record is not worth more than $50.00. Book values are set by the sales records of the author. That Bob Dylan album is worth $30,000.00 only because he managed to find some schlub with that kind of money to burn and instead spent it on that Dylan album. A lot of dealers learn the hard way that a customer like that is extremely rare and those kind of records will sit on their shelf for years and just occupy space. Sorry for the rant. I liked your post. Good tips for beginners. I started my collection the same way, back in 1977.
@@원우-o3z - Maybe if you're 10 years old, but, not if you're serious about collecting. Your gear is just as impotant as your records, especially if you're buying brand new records.
Would you mind describing your speaker set up? Like price, brand, quality, etc. I'm looking into investing in an Audio Technica but I want good speakers to pair it with.
I’ve had issues with Urban Outfitters. The vinyls I’ve purchased from there come wrong or broken lmao, would definitely recommend staying away from there
For people who like online shopping or are okay with purchasing used vinyl, I 10/10 recommend checking out Depop. I love buying vinyl on there because for the most part the records people sell are really fairly priced! The going price for most records, I've seen, is about $15-$25 shipped :)
Okay, so I live in Minnesota, and if you didn't know, there are like 15 record stores in Minneapolis alone. The other day I went to 8 of those stores in a day, spent almost $200 in one day, and got about 40 albums in solid condition (only five of those albums were 180g). I'd recommend not getting 180g reissues unless it's 20 years or younger because most albums (from the 1966ish to the late 80s) can be bought for less than $15.
Thank you for putting the Urban Outfitters Tip (#6) into this video. I might not agree to everything you said, but I noticed the Urban Outfitters pricing here in Germany too and I feel that everyone should be aware of this problem. I just bought The XX for 16€, in Urban Outfitters they seriously sell it for 40€. Everything is way overpriced and I wonder, if they think people are that stupid. It really changed my opinion on Urban Outfitters.
Great tips! Also I love your music taste, you listen to a lot of great artists! Also I really agree with tip #4. My favorite EP, The Callous Heart by Creeper was only pressed on vinyl in limited quantity (as were all their EPs) in 2015, and I skipped out on it and never saw one for sale again, and I would kill for a copy of it cus it’s such an incredible good Horror punk EP. thankfully there is hope, as recently they finally re released their 2014 debut EP on clear orange vinyl to the shock of many fans like me who thought it was never gonna happen.
Great vid Sophie, some very important points. I buy what ever I like. I love repressings of old LPs because they've usually been remastered and they be on nice heavy vinyl and sound great. Your tips to me were spot on! Not that I'm a pro or anything, just made good sense.
I don't know if my player will damage my vinyls. I don't have crosley but i bought my playee for a low price and now idk if its bad but it looks good..
the sad thing is that i live in the UAE and amazon doesn't have any vinyl there (if there is any, I can tell that they are very overpriced) and most artists such as harry styles don't ship to the UAE at all so I don't really have a chance at buying anything, especially if it is limited edition. only store that sells them is virgin megastore and its like the same situation with Urben Outfitters, plus there is only a very small collection available to choose from. and getting and fining a good record player is hard because not many places sell them, and once again if they do then it is very expensive. and I cant seem to find any record stores so another big bummer.....
ohmygod ive been collecting vinyl/records for a few years now, only recently have i been really getting into it, but i knew that touching it with your fingers wasnt such a good idea but i didnt realize it was so bad thank god for this video
I have a crosley and it's great I may only have 4 right now and 3 on the way from vynl but mayday parade a lesson in Romantics is pressed on and orange black splatter vinyl and it's beautiful
Great video. I have been collecting for a year now and these tips are definitely ones I go by. Especially the part on missing out on limited edition. There's a Coheed and Cambria record I didn't buy years ago that was limited press. It's now like 300 bucks online. :/ lol I'm super glad someone made a video that's helpful and not someone being snobby about it. ~
Thanks so much for your kind comment, and I'm SO glad it didn't come across as snobby or 'know it all' because that's the last thing I wanted to do haha!
I'm just starting my vinyl collection and this video helped me out so much! Especially the one with limited releases, my Favorite artist is Ariana Grande and she just re-released her older albums and released the New ones on color pressings for limited Time and at first i didn't want to buy them because i thought i Will buy them later but i bought some of the ones i liked the most and im happy because i'm pretty sure they'll be Gone soon.
Haha this is one of my favorite comments ever! Thanks so so much! I'm glad I could help and yes yes yes please save your record's lives! I'm glad this could help you and thanks for the kind comment! :)
My das has an amazing record player he bought when he was young and he showed me how to use it and he allowed me to use it as long I’m careful. His record player has amazing quality. I don’t have my own vinyls yet so I’m still listening to the old ones from my dad and mum but I really want to buy some of my favorite artists. As soon as I found a way to get more money than my pocket money I’m sure I’m gonna buy some. Even though I just have old vinyls now I love them. I grew up with a dad who lives for music so I know so much old music and I love it so much. The music and now also the vinyls are „connecting“ me and my dad
I have a Crosley and it works pretty good I've heard complaints about it but it's mainly people who have purchased online, I bought mine at target I've had no problems and mine plays pretty loud. 💁🏼but I am looking for a new one
Tip 4 is so me so Panic! did a special repressing thing idk and I actually live in Germany so I have about 20$ shipping costs and my parents were like ‘nope that‘s too expensive‘ but I luckily got the Vices and Virtues one but I wanted the TWTLTRTD one that was so beautiful sprinkly coloured thing idk it was so beautiful and I also wanted the the A Fever You Can‘t Sweat Out but it was sold out so quickly and I was like ‘yey thanks :)))’ So welcome to my life lol :D
Pretty good video. The tips you're giving should help new collectors to start their collection. I am collecting since I am 13, which is 8 years ago now and since then my collection has grown to something between 300 and 400 I think. And my stepfather who got me into collecting vinyl has given me almost the same advice you did in your video. Except for the record player thing. I always tell my friends to get old record players from flea markets or so, because the new players won't have the same great sound and quality...I got my record player for 10 Euros at a local flea market and I could not be happier. It sounds amazing and even looks good (especially after I put some stickers on it :D) and I got one for a friend for 25 Euros which is just as amazing. There definitely are some good new ones but I would prefer buying old ones if they still look good...and one should always have one record that you will never listen to but to see if the player works. However, great video and I'm looking forward to watch your great collection grow. :)
Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it, and thanks for sharing your own experience with collecting vinyl. Glad you enjoyed the video and I will for sure be doing collection updates! :)
Ahhhh your first tip about not keeping vinyl near a vent scared the poop out of me lol. I have a question tho. I have a shelf like from target that holds those square boxes but I have my records in it and that shelf is right next to a vent but the records are above the vent but next to it. Do you think that's ok because they are not directly in front of it? I live in a place where it gets cold during the winter and I'm glad that you said that! Thank you. I hope they're ok there lol because it's a good location in my room
Hii, I'm so happy you found this video helpful! Also, if it's not DIRECTLY in front of the vent, you should be okay. Just be sure to check if it seems like the vent is blowing hot air onto the vinyl itself. If it doesnt seem to be having contact, I think it should be okay! And trust me I know...my turntable is on a shelf right near my vent and putting my records in front of the vent would be a perfect location in my room. :/ Hope this helped!
Sophie Tag I just got $100 to start up my collection, and I'm deciding on getting a record player bc I'm just using my dads rn and I own 3 myself,so this was very very helpful thanks babe ❤️👌🏼
Some mighty fine tips. Lots of careful thought put into them. They also make sense and show that you are a caring "collector"/listener not a prospector looking for $$$. Glad this wasn't a "lecture" that sooooo many snobbish TH-cam record "collectors" do all the time. Yes you don't have to have a super expensive player for records, they help if you maintain everything in an anal retentive way, but are not necessary. Another factor with record players it to maintain and clean the player. Keep it dust free. Cleaning the records properly with a soft fiber cloth helps, doing it before each play sounds a bit snobbish. It doesn't have to be that strict but often enough to keep them clean. If a record looks a bit dirty when being placed on the turntable then give it a quick little swipe with the cloth. Make sure the needle doesn't get dusty. Replace the needle after a few years, or as needed depending on how often you play your records.
i bought the trench 10" vinyl bundle for tøp just cuz i LOVE vinyls and i really want to start a collection, so with a bit of cash thrown at me by my mom i bought it and now im magically obsessed with vinyls and im starting a collection of all of my favorite bands, i dont wanna just but em in bulk and settle for anything, i want to get the vinyls i actually enjoy and show them off, i wanna collect multiples of all of the tøp vinyls that i possibly can and order them online so i can keep one slealed in the shipping box and put the other on my wall, which has already proven to be difficult and costly but its totally gonna be worth it
Hello Sophie, Just some free advise from my side :-) Why do you advise the viewers not to touch the grooves, and then do it yourself? There is oil on your fingers and it sticks to the starting groove. Then the oil sticks to the stylus and to the rest of the record. Also do not let the record slide out of the sleeve. You wil scratch the record. Just take it out by holding it by the edge and the label.
I really enjoyed your video,you've earned yourself a new subscriber!:) I live in a city with no record stores around so for now I'm only buying my records online:/ Also,since you praised audio technica so much I was wondering if you have any insight wether dual's record players are any good.I bought one recently and am now wondering if they're any good in the long run.
I absolutely love your videos! I'm so happy that I found your channel! Yeah my most prized vinyl yet was the Lc Lp by tøp. I saw it when I went out for this years record store day and it first I was like should I actually spend the money? But when I first listened to it was so amazing and worth it to buy . Btw what phone do you have because the quality of your videos is actually amazing?!
Exactly! And congrats on finding that record, i have a friend who would DIE for it! and an iPhone 6, thats actually like 2 years old so I'm surprised it's actually working well haha!
ok tip #7, this is the way i do it, my inner sleeves are all horizontal to prevent dust from getting in, so i take the inner sleeve out to the record, to look at it or wathever, then I hold the record like you do with the fingers at the center and the thumb at the edge and then I take it out with just one hand to put it in the turntable with both hands, so that way I never touch the record, not even the edge of it
First. Keep the phone. The low budget works for you I te-started my collection with a suitcase record player. After much research and digging. I have a vintage good as new technics turntable And my tip. Is don’t collect to just collect. Save your money for vinyl you really want
Something that makes me all mad is that adults bash teens for buying records from this time. It's for some reason a really taboo thing to do. They buy records from 50's-90's, which is totally ok. And it's totally ok if a teen buys a Lana Del Rey or The 1975 record! It makes me upset because we're bringing something amazing back but it seems that we can only listen to the older stuff. Also thank you for all these tips (especially the holding the vinyl one because I sometimes tend to grab the whole thing.)!
PRAISE THIS COMMENT! I agree 100%, music/artists/bands are going to grow and change as generations change. People shouldn't be expected to only buy older/vintage records if they want to collect vinyl. That's like saying you only need to watch black and white movies if you want to watch movies...if that makes sense? i agree with you completely, THANK YOU for leaving this comment!
The reason why people look down on teen for buying contemporary records is the fact that most artists from the 90s onwards record and master their music digitally, while records from the 60s or 70s are mastered off of an analog source. Buying a record that has been mastered from a digital source is pretty much the same thing as buying a CD, but much more expensive. But if you just want the vinyl experience (having a beautiful record, with gorgoeus artwork and gatefolds and so on) then that is totally fine.
Most adult bashing teens got nothing to do with teens buying records at all. But about teens rather go for all-in set up Crosley player rather than save up a bit more and do a bit of online research to have a decent turntable. Just imagine 20 years from now, most of The 1975 or Troye records have become so awful it sit in $2 thrift store rather than collector's shelf because kids back in the day destroyed it with sub-par crosley player. Its already happening to many records from the 80s and 90s. It will be again with 2017's records
I think one of the big reasons people will bash the new stuff is because they don't have as much respect for it. My personal opinion is that you should collect the music that makes you the most happy and forget what everyone else says (at least disrespectful things they say as opinions can be good lol). We are kind of in a unique time right now were most "adults" grew up during the actual dawn of rock and roll so they grew up knowing, listening, and praising the ultimate Gods or rock music be it Elvis to Chuck Berry to Deep Purple to Led Zepplin an so on. I think a lot of them think that Mtv took music and commercialized it in too many way. Everything became about how much you can sell, watering things down to be more radio friendly, looking for the next hottest face and ass instead of just raw talent. That put a big dent into a lot of music after the late 80's into the early 90s. In many ways the "adults" you mention tend to see that same trend in music today while younger people typically don't know what they are comparing it to. For younger kids it's just our music for our generation. I think that is the dynamic of what is going on. I listen to a lot of modern day stuff in that my 90s-00's section is pretty large, but even with the stuff I really, really like...I don't respect it as much as legendary bands like Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac, Hendrix, Wilson Picket, Sam Cooke, etc. Only difference is I don't bash people for what they like. That to me defeats the purpose behind the freedom and joy and music brings.
Paulina P. Some reasons why they get bashed is because they tend to look like posers if that's the right word. A lot of teens getting into records tend to only get whatever trash mainstream records Urban Outfitters is selling. They don't really truly get into it but rather just buy what ever popular mainstream artist or band is in the current trend because it's what everyone else is buying & listening to. Not just that but i mean mainstream music is trash and has been for about the last 10 years. But at least vinyl is making a comeback.
You are SO right about Halsey and The 1975! People should be able to have the albums they love on vinyl without being called basic!
She kinda reminds me of a younger, pure-er, and cuter version of bella Thorne
Bella Oliveira omg she does !! Also in some parts she sounds like her
And Grace Slick.
As "one of those 50 year old's" I tend to just live and let live when it comes to what kids are buying & listening to. Remember just 10 - 15 years or so ago when Harry Potter books were all the rage? Just the fact that kids & teens were lining up around the block to buy & read a BOOK was an awesome leap forward in and of itself. OK - it aint Hemingway or Steinbeck; but those authors will come along. Just planting the reading bug in a kid at a young age was what mattered. Ditto for vinyl. The teens buying All Time Low and Fall Out Boy today who stay into music and vinyl will most likely be buying Zeppelin, Floyd and Sabbath as they get older and their taste grow and mature. Plus, some of us "real" vinyl collectors need to quite frankly get over ourselves; music didn't die when John Lennon got shot. I love Adele and have some All Time Low, Imagine Dragons, and every album by Black Veil Brides in my collection.
Agreed with all you said till the end lol. Though not ths worst if today 😘 Juat hope more do get into it all and Analog makes a come back. Then Bands will realize what it was then and start caring about production & music more again... one can dream...
Wow you really pulled the short straw on modern rock my dude. There are a shitload of new good bands out there and you chose to go with Imagine Dragons & Black Veil Brides? You got scammed, bro
Great tips!! Glad to see someone call out all those "elites" in the vinyl world. Nobody wants to be looked down upon because they didn't spend a million dollars on their record player / setup.
Kristine Summer at the end of the day it's your risk to keep playing those records on a crosley, I can speak this way because I had problems with mine, I didn't have the money at the time for a better so I saved up for a while and played my vinyl less (almost not at all)
Until I purchased an audio technica lp120 and I have not yet had any issue
Moat could early on either. Just limit playing and follow rules how one can til or if ya can get better. Don't listen to the snobs. Experience it all ya can & enjoy...
I started out with a Crosley and I had it for a year before I got my audio technica turntable. It never damaged any of my records, yeah it sounded bad but like it wasn’t terrible and I think as a beginner collector there’s no problem with having them at the beginning. I literally knew nothing when I started my record collection my mum just bought me a Crosley and I went to my local record store to get some alt-j and fall out boy records that I still play today. Don’t let anyone judge you for what you listen to or what you play your records on if you’re happy with it.
Holly Irving thank you I just got a Crosley a week ago for my birthday
I’m a 42 year old veteran record collector. My 11 year old son is getting a crosley cruiser for Xmas to enjoy his little collection in his room. He has about ten records right now.
I think it’s awesome to see people who didn’t grow up with physical mediums get into my passion. Thank you for this video, he’s more likely to listen to you than to me!
Happy collecting!
I've been researching record players and watching a lot of these videos recently, and yours is one of the more informative I've seen, without being too snobby or elitist. Your tips, especially the ones about just buying the music you like, rather than trying to adhere to a certain style, are amazing. You've got a new subscriber
I love that you explain stuff respectfully and don't judge people for having a crosley style turntable and such...
I started collecting vinyl about a month ago and as I dive deeper in the vinyl community I've been noticing that there's way too many judgemental snobs that will do EVERYTHING they can to make you feel miserable for having a suitcase record player...
I’m 12 and I recently bought a record player! Starting a collection and this rlly helped me. Thank you x
what record player did you get rogerina? 😉
What records do you have now? I have three
hi rogerina 👋😂
My mom got Too Weird To Live Too Rare To Die by Panic! At The Disco for like $3 brand new at a record shop one time.
My cousin really likes Panic! At The Disco. Is there anything that would be a good Christmas present (not a record because she doesn't have a turntable).
NotRetarded i mean records would probably be best. but, if she doesn’t have a turntable, i suggest merch, or posters, or really anything from the band. you can easily find their merch at hot topic, posters should be easy to find as well.
I just got it yesterday for $35 but it skips so we have to order in a new one.😤😥
Is it cheaper to buy them in stores? I’ve only bought 2 and they were about $20 each but if there is a cheaper option o would love that because they are so much!!
@@nush13 You have to look around sometimes you can find it cheaper online or sometimes you can find them cheaper in store, but also check thrift stores
Also I am starting with queen as they are my favourite band ! x
I went to a record store two days in a row near me that was having a 50% all used vinyl sale and I got sooo much. I paid only $2.50 for most of them.
THATS AWESOME! I wish record shops around me had better sales like that!
Claire Elizabeth where is that? x
There is an AMAZING record store called POSITIVITY RECORDS! In PA, near NJ, not far from NY (20m train then bus to front) plan to spend the day. Tons to look through @best$! & Great Pizza/Cheesesteak place few stores down!
I have traveled around the country and done a lot of road trips to so-called great record stores and never found one as good as POSITIVITY RECORDS. Great knowledgeable people to help navigate your needs.
Some collectables strategically placed in rows & levels of Vinyls, Cd's & Dvds. Most movie ones are only $2. As is many sale boxes full worth searching. below. Hope the info can help some and they may enjoy the experience...
i don't have record stores near me :(
Really great tips. I dig the Real Friend's albums. My punk/ska band Must Build Jacuzzi played with them in a basement right around when they released Everyone That Dragged You Here. One of my favorite bands!
Thats soo cool! Yeah they're incredible, definitely my favorite pop punk band!
omg mayday parade lol i have drumstick that they in the crowd at a show and i rmb me and my friend who are small we’re like tug-a-warring? lmao for it and snatched it up! such a cool moment. i keep it in my record collection set up lol
Tip #3a - Pro-ject Debuts are also very good turntable at a reasonable price.
Tip #3b - Good speakers are also important. You'll hear the difference.
Tip #6b - Check out discogs for good priced records.
These are some great tips you've given that are not based on genre. Great video. You guys are the future of music listeners, jut as I was to my dad's generation. It's great to see sincerity.
(From one of those mid-30s guys ;) )
Hello sophie........I`m a buyer,collector,player,lover of vinyl from over the pond in England. I don`t follow modern bands like you and your friends,i stick with what I know and like,it`s a comfort zone thing. I`m not one of those pompous vinyl likers who probably look down on you youngsters with distain either.I thought it was a great video,it was good to hear the views and thoughts of someone young,who loves vinyl and wants to help others. You`re right about buying limited edition stuff etc...... I get caught out by that one,time after time !!! Here`s a few tips that might be of some use to you and your friends........the vast majority of my vinyl,has come from what we call here "carboot sales",the American equivalent would be flea markets,i think ??? You will probably have to do a lot of digging but it will save you lots of money in the end. The vinyl normally just needs a clean when you get home and sleeves might not be 100% immaculate but for me,it doen`t matter because it`s all about owning the record and the music. Don`t be afraid to take discs out of sleeves and hold them up to the light,to look for scratches and warps. As long as you treat them carefully etc.... no seller should mind.If you`re just starting out collecting,don`t feel pressurised in to buying a record because other collectors say it`s a must have,especially if you`ve never heard that bands music before. Listen to artists on youtube or Spotify etc.... then decide if you`d like to buy their records,it could save you a lot of money !!!Great video sophie,keep up the good work.
As someone that has been collecting records for years, these are really good tips. You mentioned that the same album might vary in price depending on where you buy it from because some stores overprice their stuff. This is very true but another reason why this happens is because the same album has different pressings that are done by different labels. Pressings of records vary in price depending on what source was used to press the record, if it was pressed on 180g or 200g heavyweight vinyl, if its a limited edition with bonus tracks or pressed on colour/splatter/split/clear/liquid/glow in the dark vinyl etc. These factors won't matter to someone that just has a casual interest in records but to a audiophile collector these are of huge importance.
Very true. There is a lot to learn but all so worth it when added up for an amazing listening experience!
my heart broke on tip 3 when you talked about your Neck Deep album.😭
Tip no 4 HIT me hard
If you can't buy a new record player just buy a good vintage one in a thrift or so. Just a fraction of the price of a new one (even if you have to replace the needle or get a amp and speakers as well) and way better sound than a crosley or whatever. I started with a 60's suitcase one when I was a kid, and it served me well, but the difference with a decent set up is huge. But like you said, we all gotta start somewhere :)
i watched this video around 3 years ago before i started collecting and now i have a small collection 🥺 thank you!!
it's true what you said about the know-it-alls. people need to chill.
Good tips.
One important tip that you missed that may help "fix" the skips on some of your records: Invest in a good record cleaning system. There are tons out there. I use a two, sometimes three, stage system. Stage one: I use an enzymatic cleaning solution with a wet record brush. the brush helps get the solution deep in to the grooves and the enzymes eat some of the deep dirt and pressing residue. Remove with a micro fiber cloth. Stage two: I use a super cleaning solution to help remove the last of the enzymatic record cleaner. Dry with a different microfiber cloth. Make sure there is no beading solution left behind. Stage three is a homemade record treatment made with Isopropyl rubbing alcohol, Kodak photo flow and a drop of Armor All. The armor all acts as a dry lubricant to reduce surface noise on older records. The home made solution is one I found online years ago. the original bottle I made ten years ago, is still in use.
Also, resources. You seem fortunate enough to have a good local record store, where you live. For those in the wild or if you are seeking something that you can't find at your local. Discogs.com is a good place to look. It works almost like e-bay for vinyl junkies. Another good source for new music is bandcamp.com. I will not give you grief for what you like. As a 51 year old who's been collecting records since he was nine, I do not want to come off like the douchebag Jack Black portrayed in High Fidelity. I know what it's like to be that geek seeking the Captain Beefheart record. Last thing I want to do is pass that brand of douchebaggery on to anyone. Follow your tastes.
One last thing, don't be afraid to set a maximum price. The price of a record is determined by what someone is willing to pay for it. For me, even the rarest record is not worth more than $50.00. Book values are set by the sales records of the author. That Bob Dylan album is worth $30,000.00 only because he managed to find some schlub with that kind of money to burn and instead spent it on that Dylan album. A lot of dealers learn the hard way that a customer like that is extremely rare and those kind of records will sit on their shelf for years and just occupy space.
Sorry for the rant. I liked your post. Good tips for beginners. I started my collection the same way, back in 1977.
Just wondering, in your opinion, is okay to start with the crosley turntable?
@@원우-o3z - Maybe if you're 10 years old, but, not if you're serious about collecting. Your gear is just as impotant as your records, especially if you're buying brand new records.
This is really helpful! Thanks, from a super newbie.
I agree with tip 4. And thanks for the tip on handling your records. Will use that method
These are all great tips, and I was definitely listening... but can I also say, your eyeliner is absolutely breathtaking!!
Thanks for the advice! I started my collection with American Beauty/ American Psycho, Save Rock And Roll, and Pretty. Odd. :)
Would you mind describing your speaker set up? Like price, brand, quality, etc. I'm looking into investing in an Audio Technica but I want good speakers to pair it with.
This is the second video I've watched of yours and already love your videos!!!
Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying!
As soon as the video started I went nuts because top 😅
Jackie M. JENNA JOSEPH IS PREGNANT
saw this video 3 years ago and i just wanted to come back and thank you, one of the best advice videos out
Wow, thank you so much! Glad it was helpful :)
I’ve had issues with Urban Outfitters. The vinyls I’ve purchased from there come wrong or broken lmao, would definitely recommend staying away from there
OMG *LOVED UR TIPS* SOOOO MUCH!!! btw *where did u get/buy those record wrappers from?*
Thank you so so much, from the bottom of my heart, you really made me consider my options and what should i do. so thank you so, so, much.
For people who like online shopping or are okay with purchasing used vinyl, I 10/10 recommend checking out Depop. I love buying vinyl on there because for the most part the records people sell are really fairly priced! The going price for most records, I've seen, is about $15-$25 shipped :)
Liking that Union Jack in the background! :o Greetings from England and good video
Okay, so I live in Minnesota, and if you didn't know, there are like 15 record stores in Minneapolis alone. The other day I went to 8 of those stores in a day, spent almost $200 in one day, and got about 40 albums in solid condition (only five of those albums were 180g). I'd recommend not getting 180g reissues unless it's 20 years or younger because most albums (from the 1966ish to the late 80s) can be bought for less than $15.
Thank you for this! I’m starting a vinyl collection and this really helps! Just bought two Gaga albums today
What record player did you buy? I'm planning to start get into collecting vinyls too. Planning to get the crosley but idk yet
Thank you for putting the Urban Outfitters Tip (#6) into this video. I might not agree to everything you said, but I noticed the Urban Outfitters pricing here in Germany too and I feel that everyone should be aware of this problem. I just bought The XX for 16€, in Urban Outfitters they seriously sell it for 40€. Everything is way overpriced and I wonder, if they think people are that stupid. It really changed my opinion on Urban Outfitters.
Great vid!!!!!
just watched the video and i subscribed right away, your tips great! :D
Thanks for subscribing! Happy you enjoyed the video! :)
Your music taste is INCREDIBLE! These are great tips
Great tips! Also I love your music taste, you listen to a lot of great artists! Also I really agree with tip #4. My favorite EP, The Callous Heart by Creeper was only pressed on vinyl in limited quantity (as were all their EPs) in 2015, and I skipped out on it and never saw one for sale again, and I would kill for a copy of it cus it’s such an incredible good Horror punk EP. thankfully there is hope, as recently they finally re released their 2014 debut EP on clear orange vinyl to the shock of many fans like me who thought it was never gonna happen.
Great vid Sophie, some very important points. I buy what ever I like. I love repressings of old LPs because they've usually been remastered and they be on nice heavy vinyl and sound great. Your tips to me were spot on! Not that I'm a pro or anything, just made good sense.
Thank you so so much for your comment! This means a lot and I'm happy you think they were helpful! :)
I use Vibe! I got it on Amazon! There's really great cheap ones there. Mostly under $100
the lana del rey one is super true- i almost bought a $40 lana del rey record online, but then i bought it for about $24 at a record shop.
11:54 i feel extremely called out here because i did this exact same thing and spent $40 on NFR 😅
I don't know if my player will damage my vinyls. I don't have crosley but i bought my playee for a low price and now idk if its bad but it looks good..
the sad thing is that i live in the UAE and amazon doesn't have any vinyl there (if there is any, I can tell that they are very overpriced) and most artists such as harry styles don't ship to the UAE at all so I don't really have a chance at buying anything, especially if it is limited edition. only store that sells them is virgin megastore and its like the same situation with Urben Outfitters, plus there is only a very small collection available to choose from. and getting and fining a good record player is hard because not many places sell them, and once again if they do then it is very expensive. and I cant seem to find any record stores so another big bummer.....
ohmygod ive been collecting vinyl/records for a few years now, only recently have i been really getting into it, but i knew that touching it with your fingers wasnt such a good idea but i didnt realize it was so bad thank god for this video
AS SOON AS IT STARTED I SCREAMED YEAH YEAH YEAH OMG LOVE WDBWOT
same haha
Good video. Very helpful tips
I have a crosley and it's great I may only have 4 right now and 3 on the way from vynl but mayday parade a lesson in Romantics is pressed on and orange black splatter vinyl and it's beautiful
Hannah Hemmings invest in a better turn table. Do what you have to do. It's your cost by playing it on that crosley.
The Guy Who Games thanks I'm saving up for a better one but the crosley is all I've got for now
you should make a how to be Sophie video!!
I am a know-it-all records buyer but this video you done is really good and hope your audience do benefit from it. Great job.
Thank you so much for saying this! I'm happy you think so! :)
Useful information there, great video.
Great video. I have been collecting for a year now and these tips are definitely ones I go by. Especially the part on missing out on limited edition. There's a Coheed and Cambria record I didn't buy years ago that was limited press. It's now like 300 bucks online. :/ lol I'm super glad someone made a video that's helpful and not someone being snobby about it. ~
Thanks so much for your kind comment, and I'm SO glad it didn't come across as snobby or 'know it all' because that's the last thing I wanted to do haha!
+Sophie Tag no worries haha. It definitely didn't!
I'm just starting my vinyl collection and this video helped me out so much! Especially the one with limited releases, my Favorite artist is Ariana Grande and she just re-released her older albums and released the New ones on color pressings for limited Time and at first i didn't want to buy them because i thought i Will buy them later but i bought some of the ones i liked the most and im happy because i'm pretty sure they'll be Gone soon.
I started crying when I saw your beauty
Wow it recommend this to me 3 years later
This is really helpful, thanks :)
Girl you saved my life (and my records lives), bless 🙌 p.s. Your eyeliner could cut someone, I love it
Haha this is one of my favorite comments ever! Thanks so so much! I'm glad I could help and yes yes yes please save your record's lives! I'm glad this could help you and thanks for the kind comment! :)
+Sophie Tag no thank YOU!! 😊
My das has an amazing record player he bought when he was young and he showed me how to use it and he allowed me to use it as long I’m careful. His record player has amazing quality. I don’t have my own vinyls yet so I’m still listening to the old ones from my dad and mum but I really want to buy some of my favorite artists. As soon as I found a way to get more money than my pocket money I’m sure I’m gonna buy some. Even though I just have old vinyls now I love them. I grew up with a dad who lives for music so I know so much old music and I love it so much. The music and now also the vinyls are „connecting“ me and my dad
I have a Crosley and it works pretty good I've heard complaints about it but it's mainly people who have purchased online, I bought mine at target I've had no problems and mine plays pretty loud. 💁🏼but I am looking for a new one
They ruin records over a long period of time, like 7 months or more. Audio Technica AT-LP60's are a great option! :)
Okay I definitely squealed when I saw Monsters in the Closet on your player...it’s my first record and all time favorite MP album😍
thanks for the amazing tips! this really helped me out. :)
Can you explain to me why a Crosley isn't a good recordplayer? I ordered one because the reviews were really good....
It has heavy tracking force which means it digs too far into the grooves hence damaging them and producing poor sound quality.
I got my audio technica a few years ago on sale for 75$ and it still works and sounds like it’s brand new
Guys everybody is free to enjoy records. It's their money so leave them be. Nice video sophie
Tip 4 is so me so Panic! did a special repressing thing idk and I actually live in Germany so I have about 20$ shipping costs and my parents were like ‘nope that‘s too expensive‘ but I luckily got the Vices and Virtues one but I wanted the TWTLTRTD one that was so beautiful sprinkly coloured thing idk it was so beautiful and I also wanted the the A Fever You Can‘t Sweat Out but it was sold out so quickly and I was like ‘yey thanks :)))’
So welcome to my life lol :D
i buy vinyls on amazon too but going out to vinyls shops is so fun tbh
Pretty good video. The tips you're giving should help new collectors to start their collection. I am collecting since I am 13, which is 8 years ago now and since then my collection has grown to something between 300 and 400 I think. And my stepfather who got me into collecting vinyl has given me almost the same advice you did in your video. Except for the record player thing. I always tell my friends to get old record players from flea markets or so, because the new players won't have the same great sound and quality...I got my record player for 10 Euros at a local flea market and I could not be happier. It sounds amazing and even looks good (especially after I put some stickers on it :D) and I got one for a friend for 25 Euros which is just as amazing. There definitely are some good new ones but I would prefer buying old ones if they still look good...and one should always have one record that you will never listen to but to see if the player works. However, great video and I'm looking forward to watch your great collection grow. :)
Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it, and thanks for sharing your own experience with collecting vinyl. Glad you enjoyed the video and I will for sure be doing collection updates! :)
Ahhhh your first tip about not keeping vinyl near a vent scared the poop out of me lol. I have a question tho. I have a shelf like from target that holds those square boxes but I have my records in it and that shelf is right next to a vent but the records are above the vent but next to it. Do you think that's ok because they are not directly in front of it? I live in a place where it gets cold during the winter and I'm glad that you said that! Thank you. I hope they're ok there lol because it's a good location in my room
Hii, I'm so happy you found this video helpful! Also, if it's not DIRECTLY in front of the vent, you should be okay. Just be sure to check if it seems like the vent is blowing hot air onto the vinyl itself. If it doesnt seem to be having contact, I think it should be okay! And trust me I know...my turntable is on a shelf right near my vent and putting my records in front of the vent would be a perfect location in my room. :/ Hope this helped!
Sophie Tag I just got $100 to start up my collection, and I'm deciding on getting a record player bc I'm just using my dads rn and I own 3 myself,so this was very very helpful thanks babe ❤️👌🏼
I just got the Crosley keepsake deluxe and it works well😬💕
You are so cool, girl! Love u and good tips!
Thanks :)
Clicked ur video cause I saw your mayday Parade vinyl on the thumbnail
This was so so so helpful, thank you!!
So glad I could help you out! :)
I got these shelf’s from ikea that have dents that you slide then into so they stand up
Some mighty fine tips. Lots of careful thought put into them. They also make sense and show that you are a caring "collector"/listener not a prospector looking for $$$. Glad this wasn't a "lecture" that sooooo many snobbish TH-cam record "collectors" do all the time.
Yes you don't have to have a super expensive player for records, they help if you maintain everything in an anal retentive way, but are not necessary. Another factor with record players it to maintain and clean the player. Keep it dust free. Cleaning the records properly with a soft fiber cloth helps, doing it before each play sounds a bit snobbish. It doesn't have to be that strict but often enough to keep them clean. If a record looks a bit dirty when being placed on the turntable then give it a quick little swipe with the cloth. Make sure the needle doesn't get dusty. Replace the needle after a few years, or as needed depending on how often you play your records.
i bought the trench 10" vinyl bundle for tøp just cuz i LOVE vinyls and i really want to start a collection, so with a bit of cash thrown at me by my mom i bought it and now im magically obsessed with vinyls and im starting a collection of all of my favorite bands, i dont wanna just but em in bulk and settle for anything, i want to get the vinyls i actually enjoy and show them off, i wanna collect multiples of all of the tøp vinyls that i possibly can and order them online so i can keep one slealed in the shipping box and put the other on my wall, which has already proven to be difficult and costly but its totally gonna be worth it
for some reason i never seem to learn and missed both american candy and lovely little lonely so r.i.p. hopefully they repress it soon ahh
Where did you get your crates?
Hello Sophie,
Just some free advise from my side :-)
Why do you advise the viewers not to touch the grooves, and then do it yourself? There is oil on your fingers and it sticks to the starting groove. Then the oil sticks to the stylus and to the rest of the record.
Also do not let the record slide out of the sleeve. You wil scratch the record. Just take it out by holding it by the edge and the label.
Starts at 2:02
I really enjoyed your video,you've earned yourself a new subscriber!:)
I live in a city with no record stores around so for now I'm only buying my records online:/
Also,since you praised audio technica so much I was wondering if you have any insight wether dual's record players are any good.I bought one recently and am now wondering if they're any good in the long run.
i shouldve gone to a record store to get my vinyls UGH
The Quality is perfect though, I think it's fine recording with your phone
I love your videos! Keep it up ❤️
I absolutely love your videos! I'm so happy that I found your channel! Yeah my most prized vinyl yet was the Lc Lp by tøp. I saw it when I went out for this years record store day and it first I was like should I actually spend the money? But when I first listened to it was so amazing and worth it to buy . Btw what phone do you have because the quality of your videos is actually amazing?!
Exactly! And congrats on finding that record, i have a friend who would DIE for it! and an iPhone 6, thats actually like 2 years old so I'm surprised it's actually working well haha!
i dont have a lot of money but ive heard horror stories about crosley's. i'll save up for a audio tecnica. Subbed
honestly when i started out i got a crousley (twice) and they both sucked and now i have an audio technica and its the best one ive had!!!!!
Wat about a shelf that is under a window ?
ok tip #7, this is the way i do it, my inner sleeves are all horizontal to prevent dust from getting in, so i take the inner sleeve out to the record, to look at it or wathever, then I hold the record like you do with the fingers at the center and the thumb at the edge and then I take it out with just one hand to put it in the turntable with both hands, so that way I never touch the record, not even the edge of it
does anybody know what songs she used in the backround?
I fucking love the background music btw x
This kid knows her shit!
get a fishbowl lens ! that'd be hella cool
i have my records leaning up against each other and is partly in front of the window, will that damage them?
First. Keep the phone. The low budget works for you
I te-started my collection with a suitcase record player. After much research and digging. I have a vintage good as new technics turntable
And my tip. Is don’t collect to just collect. Save your money for vinyl you really want