Why Buy 45 RPM Vinyl Records?

In today's video, we're going to be discussing 45 RPM vinyl (also known as "45s" and 7-inch records)!

Specifically, we're going to dive into what 45s are and what makes them so popular among collectors.

Why are people buying small vinyl records that hold only a song or two on each side, when they could buy a LP record/full album? What makes 45s so significant today, and what secrets do they hold in regards to music history?

Well, we're going to tackle all of that in today's video!

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Intro Music: Far Away (Sting) by MK2
Background Music: Erykah by Otis McDonald
Outtakes Music: Behind Closed Doors by Otis McDonald

[jerickzane]

Sometimes the audio on the 45 pressings is recorded louder than on the LP. I am very fond of my 45 collection.

[ThePdcoleman]

I decided that sometime in the future I am going to own a jukebox. So I started collecting 45s so that I would have a decent collection when it happens

[mrob]

been buying 45s since the 1960s...Yes, I'm old! I'm so glad that this video is not bashing the classic 45 rpm!

[rawselectmusic]

I generally buy 45's because it's preferred format for DJing these days. When trying to DJ with LPs, it's easy to get bogged down with way too many options and not have a clear idea what I want to play. Also, again from a DJ point of view, LP's volume and sound quality can vary wildly, whereas 45's tend to be more or less consistent.

But above all else, I just like 7" records. There's something strangely appealing to me about having an exclusive track on 45.

Dug the video man. Keep spreading the good word about vinyl!

[freeman]

I really enjoy collecting and playing 45's. It is a truely fun format.

[HitsTownUSA]

99% of the time, the version on the 45 was the "Hit Version" played on the radio. In the 60's dedicated mono mixes can differ from the stereo LP version, in the 80's the Hit Version on 45 may be an edit of a remixed version instead of the LP version which can be disappointing

[Thievius]

It doesn't even have to be so obscure. Case in point: Fleetwood Mac and their song "Silver Springs" which was going to be on Rumours but was cut at the last minute. However, it DOES appear as the b-side to the hit "Go Your Own Way" on 45. And while it has popped up on various compilations and special edition albums, the original 45 version has NEVER been reissued as the master tape has since been lost, seemingly forever. So the only way to listen to the original is on a 45 rpm single.

[MegaMoviesrock]

They are often overlooked and thus, I find some cool 45s. As a Beatles fan, most of the 45s released during their active days had songs that were not on any of their albums. 'Hey Jude' is one the best examples of this.

[pupdaddyproductions]

Great video to help introduce the young collectors to the format. I have been a 45 guy for over 50 years (currently 56) with over 40, 000 45s and DJ events with them. I'm a Yvonne Carroll fan and have original pressings of all 3 songs you mentioned plus her first 45 on Vee Jay. The copy of Laugh or Cry pictured in your video looks like a UK repro, not an original 1965 US pressing.

[biggstile]

Practical topic perspective to pass along. You really are devoted to Vinyl 🙂

[geoffgeoff]

Lovely video...collected 45s since '74...they're interesting and it a piece of culture history. Love that you get 1 song on a side.

[techieandmusic]

@Devoted to Vinyl Great video bro. My very first time seeing your channel here. I am just starting out collecting 45's. I have two so far in my favorite artists of today. Underground hip hop.

[cartervanpelt]

And I thought I knew everything about my favorite format... but I never heard about the color coding scheme! Thanks for this. 45s are great because they provide a way to understand the history of dance music and DJ culture. They are clutch when you have a DJ set in a poorly lit environment where cue-ing an album track would be difficult, and as you explained, there are worlds to discover in obscure artists or non-album cuts.

[aVinylDaniel]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING A YOUTUBER THAT FINALLY MENTIONS THE MUSIC SCARCITY OF 45 RPM VINYL. PRAISE! I collect Northern Soul 45s mostly so a lot of Northern Soul music is very rare and hasn't been re-released. Therefore I collect 45s. :D

[hsabohsabo]

I have about a hundred 45 RPM records. Most of them come with unattractive plain paper covers. I would welcome any suggestion on how best to display them on the wall?

[charlievelez]

Not so much now, but when I was kid, it was a matter of economics. I would buy 45's because of a particular hit song I heard on the radio. Only if I really enjoyed the music AND the artist/band would I then take a risk and spring for the LP.

[nickg.]

I buy 45's to discover music, especially garage rock/ psychedelic music from the 60's

[billspencer]

I love 45s, I love to watch them spin as they play inside a jukebox. They’re mixed hotter than 33s. I love the mystery of the b-side, which is sometimes better than the A-side, and sometimes unavailable in the other formats. I love the labels they can be very creative the picture sleeves when available.

[redpillguru]

Thank you for the knowledge. I just started collecting this was really helpful.

[TheAccusationNetwork]

Great background info on 45s. Should have thought of that with my own singles video. ;)