Is it true that almost half of the people who buy vinyl don't actually play it?

I have vinyls in my room but it's more for decor. I don't actually play them," Jordan Katende, a student in Manchester, told BBC News
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OMGWTH

I'm a live and let live kinda guy but this seems bizarre. I cringe just a tiny bit at the usage of vinyls, I cringe more than a tiny bit when I hear vinyl player.

I guess I'm a curmudgeon, but please use the term record player or turntable! Even If just as a favor and show of respect to us old folks! I am thinking these never played records will be on ebay for pennies on the dollar in a few years?
 
aschen said:
OMGWTH

I'm a live and let live kinda guy but this seems bizarre. I cringe just a tiny bit at the usage of vinyls, I cringe more than a tiny bit when I hear vinyl player.

I guess I'm a curmudgeon, but please use the term record player or turntable! Even If just as a favor and show of respect to us old folks! I am thinking these never played records will be on ebay for pennies on the dollar in a few years?
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"Chicks dig my Vinyls"
 
aschen said:
OMGWTH

I'm a live and let live kinda guy but this seems bizarre. I cringe just a tiny bit at the usage of vinyls, I cringe more than a tiny bit when I hear vinyl player.

I guess I'm a curmudgeon, but please use the term record player or turntable! Even If just as a favor and show of respect to us old folks! I am thinking these never played records will be on ebay for pennies on the dollar in a few years?
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Records are definitely great for display, which I imagine is part of the draw. I would never buy an album and just display it; I would at least play it occasionally for the experience (vinyl is not my primary source). I can definitely understand not playing the album if it's an old beat up one, but not a new one or one in pretty good condition.
 
I think we need to look at the definition of a "collector" to know why peeps don't open some records. I have around 50 I don't open. Why? because I can keep them sealed. I have another copy of most of them. How many people have more than one copy of an album? I save them that was to pass them along for the next person to keep in that condition, I hope. Not everyone understands collecting or even restoring vintage stuff. Heck most people think buying a record is a waste of money. Who sets the bar on what is right or wrong?
 
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Grumpy said:
while 7% admitted that they don't even have a turntable.

The research has been published ahead of the latest annual Record Store Day, which takes place this Saturday (16 April) and is marked by a collection of exclusive vinyl releases. The ICM poll also indicates that 45% of vinyl fans hear the records they buy on streaming services first.


http://www.musicradar.com/news/tech...le-who-buy-vinyl-dont-actually-play-it-636978
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There are people called "Otaku(おたく/オタク" who seems to fit that description.

Some even have collection of phono cartridges - new and hardly used....... :)
 
Chrisxo55441 said:
Ive never bought an LP that i didnt play within a day or two. i have a few that i have never played a second time though.
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Same. Usually the "today's purchase" stack gets dropped on the record changer when I get home. Some of them never make it to side B though.
 
I play as soon as possible. If I don't really like and intend to hear it often, I put it in the eBay pile and sell. I keep my collection to about 300 this way. I also pick up doubles if a good deal just to compare. I always keep the better copy and sell the least liked. Many times they sound the same but every once in a while you find a magic one.
 
bcbud3 said:
Wouldn't this help you recuperate from the surgery?
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He might not be able to use his lungs to full function, edibles might be in order..not as fun though.
As for records..occasionally I will buy a record because of nostalgia or it;s unique..I will play it at least once, everything else gets played fairly regularly.
 
I'll play em, but I won't clean em ... <G>

I get a lot of vinyls (;->) from Amazon and will immediately add the "autorip" MP3 to the playlist. That's usually a few minutes after clicking the buy button. Once the vinyl version arrives, I'll rip that to the HTPC, replacing the downloaded version. I keep those stashed for portable players.

Be easier just getting the CD for the main system, but I prefer the golden tones of the stylus caressing the groove even after digital conversion, AND I have the option of performing the rituals of analog extraction courtesy of the table when I'm in the mood to truly listen ...

Shrink wrapped virgins in the collection? Not a one.
 
My problem is there is more records than time to listen. However I still own them and will continue to buy more, by now my collection is probably one third sealed with lots of same titles but different.

Records can be used in other ways than just listening to them so I do a little of all the hobby has to offer.
 
Okay ... people who collect records w/out playing them :wtf:

Now hold on a minute ... :idea: ... If I stopped record hunting ... could I just spend the rest of my days listening to my legacy collection (it's certainly big enough to last a lifetime) or would I loose interest.

Good question ... I'm leaning towards loosing interest ... can definitely say I would miss crate digging and the hunt.
 
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