HOW TO START A VINYL RECORD COLLECTION 🎶 beginner vinyl tips

being a beginner myself in the vinyl community, i thought i would share with you a summary of all the key tips i've learnt about how to start collecting vinyl in 2020. i started my record collection about 4-5 years ago, but only now having been apart of the vinyl community for the last 1-2 months have i really learnt A LOT! hopefully this is helpful to other vinyl beginners out there in how to start a vinyl record collection, let me know in the comments if you have any more useful tips and pointers!!

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:12 Step #1: Love your music!
1:26 Step #2: Understand your vinyl!
7:41 Step #3: Buy your vinyl!
10:49 Step #4: Look after your vinyl!
13:10 Step #5: Listen to your vinyl!
15:59 Outro

[kirawasadiver]

i hope you enjoyed watching my hair dry over the course of this video.. oh and also me talking A LOT about vinyl! is there anyone out there interested in starting or growing their collection? any tips you think are also important??? comment them here and I'll pin them (through hearts)!! thanks for watching everyone 💯

[topher_]

Loads of people say that “this” record is a MUST HAVE for your collection. There is no such thing. Don’t let anyone tell you you have to own a specific record.

[nathanielnicholson]

Step 1- Buy what you like. 2- care for your stuff. 3- endlessly seek out more stuff to like. 4- Repeat infinitely.
Don't worry about market value, just enjoy what you like. Done.

[uselessoldman]

ask your Dad to borrow some of his records, then forget to give him them back - works a treat, AS MY KIDS

[akknck]

Just buy what u really like to listen, then u are happy with every vinyl u own...

[MrVeritas]

I started my record collection in 1958, and now after years of finding, playing, protecting and enjoying vinyl it warms my heart to see much younger people than myself just starting their vinyl journey in an age in which streaming music is the current "fad." My one word of advice is please learn how to properly pick up your records when you place them on your turntable. NEVER touch the grooves. It leaves body oil on the surface of the vinyl which collects dust, and muddies up you precious record. Always handle the vinyl by the outside edges, and if you have to touch the record only touch the un-grooved center. Also, always keep each record in it protective inner sleeve, and replace it in the album cover. Store them upright, not on top of each other so as not to warp them, and well mastered vinyl will "outlive" you.

[pupu]

Don‘t let anybody tell you that you NEED a specific Record.Just buy from Artists you like.

[no.]

To add to records not liking heat: make sure to store your records out of immediate sunlight and away from radiators, my dads got a few records that would be a lot more valuable if they werent warped beyond a playable state.

[celestemeyer]

How to start it - first get a vinyl next step keep getting some.

[BigDaddyThrock]

Pawn Shops and flea markets. I’ve found great albums for $1-$2 in those types of places

[luckyblade]

I just got my tenth vinyl yesterday 😼 im so excited

[jeffreese]

Keep records vertical, don't let your needle wear out before replacing, hold by the edges, don't spill beer on them, keep in sleeves unless being you'll be ok . Been listening to records since the 70s and they have always sounded better than any other depth, meatier . Glad to see vinyl making a comeback .

[redelbluredelmai]

Colored vinyl are actually the same as black vinyls, quality is the same. You only need to worry about picture discs so... Buy colored vinyl, they’re cooler! 😉

[like]

Just bought my first 4 vinyls today. I absolutely love the songs on them. Just waiting on my record player to arrive.

[poobender]

I CANT BELIEVE YOU GOT THE FIRST PRESSINGS OF THE SMITHS!! That’s awesome I’m so jealous!!

[IAmAMusicNerd]

Thank you, this video is very informative. Been meaning to start a vinyl collection for a while now.

[wifflewiffle]

Fantastic video! I’m decades deep into my journey but I still love checking out these “beginner” videos just to see what kind of information is being passed around. I loved how you didn’t make any presumptions about specific albums that are “necessary”, you just gave straight ahead info that will be helpful to anyone. The only thing I would add is “know what your intentions are”…..some people really just want to listen and aren’t concerned with pressings and collectibility. Some people are in it for the “audiophile” experience, some people love the historical/collector significance and some people are in it just for the kitsch. Knowing why you want to get into vinyl will really help you save you from making I’ll suited investments

[dman]

The thing is the once you have the set up it really doesn’t have to be a super expensive hobby. Just be patient and wait to find vinyl that is more affordable.

[Ivanselectsongs]

I found it's been super rewarding being selective with your vinyl. If you're like me you quickly feel like a kid at a candy store but it's important to take stock of your finances and the value a record holds for you. Are you considering a record b/c of it's prestige (e.g. DSOTM) or because you already know it's something you love. In this day and age it's easy to research and be able to pull up and listen to something to be able to form a proper opinion about it. Some records may take longer than others to click for you. Enjoy the process of your growth as a listener. See who inspired your favorite bands. Which of their peers do/did they respect/cover? Your taste in music is a like a ball of yarn. You can keep unfurling if as long as you are willing to explore and keep pushing your taste buds.

[sclearance]

They are records, records, records, albums, albums, albums, records, vinyl is what they are made of!