Month: June 2018

Yep, it’s now 70 years since the LP (Long Player) vinyl record first appeared, along with its smaller grooves and slower speed (33 1/3 rpm). It was a revolution at the time, replacing the phonograph records made of shellac. It’s strange to think that lots of other formats have come and gone over the years… Continue reading Happy Birthday to the LP – now 70!

Hello again! I’ve managed to drag myself away from the footy to do some cleaning. I hate to list dirty records, so my Knosti Disco-Antistat machine is getting plenty of use. I’d certainly recommend it, if you have a few dirty records that need a new lease of life. The older version is selling on… Continue reading Sounding Sweet..

Hello! Welcome to the first post on my blog. My name’s David and I’ve been a keen collector of vinyl records for many years now, starting with a copy of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds that I bought way back in 1978. My musical tastes have varied a lot since then, depending on what… Continue reading Welcome to the Blog!