Obsession DuJour: My Vinyl Collection

by Natasha Wolff | February 20, 2017 11:00 am

In a world of constant streaming, downloading, skipping and pausing, there are few moments of uninterrupted media consumption. What I mean is, when I go for a run, I play my “run fast” playlist and I skip every three songs. When I’m riding the train into work, I skip every other song from my “get pumped” playlist. Why? Maybe I’m not feeling a specific song that day; I have a song in mind that I actually want to hear or I’m simply bored and need to be entertained further.

I recently had a conversation with someone[1] about how listening to a vinyl record is an entirely different experience than listening to an album on Spotify[2] or iTunes. It’s the same songs, but you are not granted that instant gratification of easily skipping tracks one and two to reach your favorite track: three.

When I place a record on my adorable Crosley Turntable[3], I drop the needle and walk away. I would never pick up the needle mid-play and risk scratching the record in an attempt to skip tracks. So, after listening to the less-loved (perhaps misunderstood) tracks one and two, I reach my beloved third track and I appreciate it that much more. 

Vinyl has recently made a major comeback and not solely because of the unique listening experience it offers. All things retro[4] are trending right now from Polaroid cameras to classic 90’s fashion moments (I would be lying if I said I didn’t have upwards of five fanny packs in my closet). But, there is something very special about cultivating a vinyl collection. From perusing a vintage record store and digging to find the gems to the thrill of opening up an album sleeve to reveal a hot pink record–vinyl is unparalleled. 

Listen below for a taste of my motley crew of a vinyl collection. Feel free to skip around to your favorite tracks, this time.

Main image credit: instagram.com[5]

Endnotes:
  1. someone: http://dujour.com/culture/joshua-radin-the-fall-album-interview/
  2. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dujourmedia
  3. Crosley Turntable: http://www.crosleyradio.com/turntables
  4. retro: http://dujour.com/gallery/vintage-glasses-frames/
  5. instagram.com: https://www.instagram.com/p/BHkJVL3j0rb/?taken-by=crosleyradio&hl=en

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