Vinyl Records: The Evolution of Sound 1975-Present
The advent of digital music has led many to believe that the era of vinyl records was nothing more than a nostalgic relic of the past. However, with the resurgence in popularity of this iconic format, it's clear that the allure of vinyl continues to captivate music lovers around the world. Since the mid-1970s, vinyl has undergone significant transformations, giving birth to new sounds and styles that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape.
From the emergence of punk rock in the late 1970s, characterized by its raw energy and DIY ethos, to the dawn of electronic dance music (EDM) in the 1980s, vinyl has played host to a diverse array of genres. The introduction of compact discs (CDs) in the early 1990s initially threatened the survival of vinyl, but the format's unique sonic characteristics and tactile appeal ensured its continued relevance. As the millennium turned, indie rock and alternative music began to gain momentum, with artists like Arcade Fire, The National, and Fleet Foxes achieving widespread acclaim.
Today, vinyl records continue to evolve, with contemporary artists like Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, and Tame Impala embracing the format's versatility. As music production techniques have become increasingly sophisticated, so too has our appreciation for the rich, warm sound that vinyl provides. Whether you're a die-hard collector or simply looking to experience your favorite albums in a new light, the world of contemporary vinyl records is a sonic playground waiting to be explored.
EPC 25480 Philip Glass The Photographer 1983 Epic + insert NM
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
SPARTY 1011 Stomu Yamashta Go Too Linda Lewis Klaus Schulze 1977 Arista Records
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
NW 331 Olly Wilson Sinfonia John Harbison Symphony no. 1 Seiji Ozawa NEAR MINT
Price: £15.00
Condition: Used
Stockhausen Test Pressing Ceylon Bird Of Passage Chrysalis CHR 1110 White Label
Price: £40.00
Condition: Used
KIJC 9151 Songs Of Prayer Gary Karr NEAR MINT Japan OBI Super Analogue Disc
Price: £100.00
Condition: Used
Frank Zappa Boulez Conducts Zappa The Perfect Stranger Vinyl Record LP 1984
Price: £24.99
Condition: Used
MADELEINE VAUTIER - VERY RARE FRENCH ONLY PRIVATE PRESSING LP on Disques M.V.
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
VARESE Arcana, Integrales, Ionisation Zubin Mehta LA Philharmonic Vinyl LP NM
Price: £12.98
Condition: Used
The World Of Christmas Music By The Choir Of Kings College - 12" Vinyl Album LP
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
BVR 311 Music For Clarinet & Piano Lutoslawski Bernstein Lynn Holman Bedivere LP
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
Philip Glass The Photographer 1983 1st press Epic + insert EPC 25480
Price: £24.79
Condition: Used
H-71157 Karlheinz Stockhausen Momente Martina Arroyo 1967 Nonesuch Stereo EX
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
Perhaps Love By Placido Domingo With John Denver - 12" Vinyl Album LP
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
ELGAR CELL0 CONCERTO JACQUELINE DU PRE SEA PICTURES JANET BAKER VINYL LP RECORD
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
Nick Sutton – Angels Dreams Inches Limited Edition Vinyl 12 Red / Black Splatter
Price: £14.98
Condition: Used
SLPM 2707 039 Karlheinz Stockhausen Hymnen 2xLP Gatefold DG Germany EX
Price: £65.00
Condition: Used
SYNERGY Audion Electronic Compositions For The Post Modern Age Album Larry Fast
Price: £9.98
Condition: Used
BVR 302 Camilleri African Dreams etc Angela Brownridge NEAR MINT Bedivere LP
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
SLS 5117 Messiaen TURANGALILA SYMPHONY Previn LSO TAS List 2 LP BOX SET Quad
Price: £39.98
Condition: Used
Decca PFS 4395 1812 NUTCRACKER SUITE Kraft & Alexander - Electronic Classical
Price: £10.00
Condition: Used
202 834 Philip Glass Dance Nos. 1 and 3 NEAR MINT Tomato Records France 1980
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
SLPM 139 142 Werner Eck La Tentation de Saint Antoine etc DG Tulip NEAR MINT
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
LDR 71018 Final Alice Barbara Hendricks Sir Georg Solti SEALED London Digital LP
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
LSC-3181 New Music Of Czechoslovakia Sommer Vocal Symphony SEALED RCA Stereo
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
DS-37340 Ransom Wilson Steve Reich Vermont Counterpoint Philip Glass Angel NM
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
SLS 5117 Messiaen TURANGALILA SYMPHONY Previn LSO TAS List 2 LP BOX SET Quad
Price: £5.91
Condition: Used
EMD 5539 Top Hat Fred Astaire Yehudi Menuhin Stephane Grappelli Nelson Riddle NM
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
DG 2530 582 Stockhausen Prozession 1975 Deutsche Grammophon Stereo LP
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
HELP 12 Yamashta Come To The Edge Floating Music 1972 Island Records NEAR MINT
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
I3M 39672 Philip Glass Satyagraha 3xLP CBS Digital + booklet NEAR MINT
Price: £50.00
Condition: Used
The World Of Christmas Music By The Choir Of Kings College - 12" Vinyl Album LP
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Perhaps Love By Placido Domingo With John Denver - 12" Vinyl Album LP
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used