Vinyl Records of the 1950s: A Sonic Time Capsule
The 1950s was a pivotal decade for music, marked by the rise of rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, and early rhythm and blues. It was also an era that saw the resurgence of vinyl records as a preferred medium for music consumption. Vinyl's warm, rich sound quality and tactile experience made it the perfect vessel for capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity of 1950s music.
Vinyl records from this era are a treasure trove of musical innovation and experimentation. Artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard were pushing the boundaries of rock 'n' roll, while doo-wop groups like The Platters and The Penguins were perfecting their smooth, harmony-rich sound. Meanwhile, jazz legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane were taking the genre to new heights with their improvisational mastery.
The 1950s vinyl record also represents a unique snapshot of cultural and social attitudes of the time. From the upbeat optimism of early rock 'n' roll to the darker themes of doo-wop, music reflected the hopes, fears, and desires of a generation shaped by post-war prosperity, racial tensions, and the dawn of the Cold War. Listening to vinyl records from this era is like stepping into a time machine, reliving the excitement and uncertainty of a bygone era.
Roy Orbison The Ultimate Collection (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Elvis Presley : Elvis' Golden Records Volume 1 VINYL 12" Album (2024) ***NEW***
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THE NIGHT RAIDERS FEAT MICKEY HAWKS "HIDI HIDI" 1959 USA PROFILE ROCKnROLL EXC-
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Miles Davis | Kind Of Blue | Blue | Vinyl LP
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BUDDY HOLLY IT DOESNT MATTER ANYMORE LONESOME CORAL Tri Centr 45RPM VINYL 7" NM
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Cannonball Adderley – Somethin' Else 2015 BLUE LP NEW SEALED JAZZ BOP
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet : Time Out VINYL Bonus Tracks 12" Album (2018)
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Songs For Swingin Lovers by Frank Sinatra (Vinyl Record 2024)
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Johnny Cash- Songs Of Our Soil - 7" Vinyl 1959 4 Track - Philips BBE 12395
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Sun Ra The Definitive 45s Collection: 1952-1961 - Volume 1 (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Edith Piaf - Sincerely.....Edith Piaf 1960 - Vinyl LP (VG+ to EX/VG+)
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Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers : Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers VINYL
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Various Artists Dirty Dancing (Vinyl) 12" Album
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RITCHIE VALENS THAT'S MY LITTLE SUSIE LONDON 1958 45RPM VINYL 7" NM
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Stand by Me by Various Artists (Record, 2016) *SEALED, 180G COLOURED VINYL*
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Stan Getz - West Coast Jazz - With Lou Levy Japan Verve Vinyl LP EX+
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LEE MORGAN - CITY LIGHTS (Translucent coloured VINYL LP) Sowing Records SOW03LP
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Thelonious Monk | Brilliant Corners | Blue | Vinyl LP
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THE COASTERS YAKETY YAK 1958 LONDON Tri Centre 45RPM VINYL 7" NM
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DUANE EDDY REBEL-ROUSER LONDON Tri Centre 45RPM VINYL 7" NM
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Frank Sinatra : In the Wee Small Hours VINYL 12" Album (2017) ***NEW***
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My Fair Lady OST LP CBS SBRG 70005 1975 Reissue
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Various vinyl record History Of Rhythm And Blues 1968 Atlantic 587 096 vg+-vg+
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John Coltrane "Blue Train" 180g On BLUE Vinyl LP Record (New & Sealed)
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Charles Mingus Ah Um 180G Vinyl Record
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Classic Jazz Bundle : Davis/Coltrane/Brubeck/Ella&Louis/Getz : 5 x 180G Vinyl LP
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John Coltrane - Blue Train - New Vinyl Record - 71 - B600z
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DUANE EDDY . MOVIN N GROOVIN . LONDON RECORDS NEW . UNPLAYED . GREATEST HITS
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Johnny Cash : The Essential Johnny Cash VINYL 12" Album 2 discs (2016)
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Elvis Presley Rockin' 57 (Vinyl) 12" Album
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Sonny Clark Dial 'S' for Sonny (Vinyl) 12" Album
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SONNY CLARK TRIO Vinyl LP - Vinyl Passion 2019 reissue with bonus track VP 90118
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