Robbie over at Unkut just dropped another gem as he interviews Large Professor to talk his departure from sampling during the release of 1st Class, the recent trend of releasing lost demo tapes, investing proper time in creative projects, proper vinyl care, and more. Notable Quote: "A lot of the true essence, a lotta the … Read more
BBC documents the inner workings of a vinyl record plant. There’s no denying the inescapable beauty of the vinyl master creation and stamping process. [via ST]
Vinyl Lovers takes us on a journey to explore the views of various collectors and who have an extreme passion for vinyl. Whether it’s for the cover, sound, or ability to physically manipulate the beautifully made discs, passionate music lovers will always feel the need to dig deep and endlessly pursue these analog wonders. Notable … Read more
Call it art, vinyl hacking, or auto-turntablism, here multiple records are physically broken down then reconstructed to make 2 unique discs. Things get even more interesting when two turntables are set up to simultaneously play the same record. Instant DIY Madlib?
< Is there anything more beautiful than watching the birth of vinyl? The Vinyl Factory treats us to a somewhat cinematic view of their Hayes, Middlesex plant, which features the EMI 1400 Press. [via ST]
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson talks about maintaining relationships with bandmates/coworkers, his vinyl record habit, thoughts on Serato, and sneaker obsessions.
Habib Awan takes us on a quest to find out why, when music is so easily accessible digitally, are vinyl sales increasing and what is the allure of hunting down physical discs. The short documentary features interviews with DC area DJ’s, record store owners, collectors, and enthusiasts and more.
For more discerning DJ’s, audiophiles, and others that require slightly better goods, KAB offers the SpeedStrobe battery operated turntable speed tester. Boasting a 20 mil PVC disc and quartz locked illuminator, the KAB SpeedStrobe promises 99.99% accuracy for those who absolutely need the correct speed. "Instead of hypnotic bars, the KAB SpeedStrobe features the actual … Read more
We all love records stores, but there’s nothing better than a stoop full of vinyl in the summer. Take a look as Jeff explains how trimming down his personal vinyl collection turned into a sidewalk sale that generated thousand dollar a day profits.
AM New York and ABC News have taken notice of the recent rise in vinyl’s popularity. LP sales have risen while those of CD’s and digital formats have decreased. Reasons cited for the trend are collectibility, personal meaning, sonic differences, and the cool factor. Of course, none of this is news to Crate Kings readers … Read more