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.
THE RAYS * Silhouettes / Daddy Cool 7” 45 Tri LONDON (1957 Original)
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
CARL PERKINS * Blue Suede Shoes / Matchbox 7” 45 LONDON 1955/ 1968
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
![Sings [180 Gram Vinyl] by Chet Baker (Record, 2011)](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/846486/thumb_Main_846486_66ea7978e821b.jpg "Sings [180 Gram Vinyl] by Chet Baker (Record, 2011)")
Various - Hello Children Everywhere - Used Vinyl Record - M5870z
Price: £13.78
Condition: Used
Various Folk Song Today Songs & Ballads UK 10" NM vinyl Shirley Collins HMV 1955
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Dave Bartholomew Jump Children Lp Vinyl Record R&B Jazz Blues Ex / Ex
Price: £16.88
Condition: Used
EX/EX ELVIS PRESLEY Golden Records UK VINYL LP Gatefold Red Seal Black Spot 1965
Price: £24.99
Condition: Used
CONNIE FRANCIS - CONNIE'S AMERICAN HITS 4 TRACK EP. M.G.M EP 76 EX+
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Mendelssohn Bruch Violin Concertos LP Vinyl Ricci Gamba Decca 1958 LSO 33rpm 12
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Thelonious Monk And Sonny Rollins Vinyl 1983 OJC-059 LP Jazz Bop NM/EX
Price: £19.99
Condition: Used
MONOTONES * Book Of Love / You Never Loved Me * 7” 45 LONDON 1958 (1st Original)
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Elvis Presley 1956 HMV 7" VINYL 45 Heartbreak Hotel / I Was The One 7-M 385 Gold
Price: £89.99
Condition: Used
Elvis Presley ' The Sun Collection ' HMV Classic Collection Ltd Edition Vinyl
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
CHUCK BERRY ''LET IT ROCK" / "MEMPHIS TENNESEE'' 7" RECORD 1963
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
ART BLAKEY AND THE JAZZ MESSENGERS - THE CLASSIC ALBUM - VINYL LP NEW 2017 DELUX
Price: £10.59
Condition: New
![Monk's Music [Translucent Red Vinyl] by Thelonious Monk Septet (Record, 2019)](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/855424/thumb_Main_855424_66eb63b1deec4.jpg "Monk's Music [Translucent Red Vinyl] by Thelonious Monk Septet (Record, 2019)")
Monk's Music [Translucent Red Vinyl] by Thelonious Monk Septet (Record, 2019)
Price: £15.30
Condition: New
![Bo Diddley [Bonus Tracks] [180g Vinyl] by Bo Diddley (Record, 2014)](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/855425/thumb_Main_855425_66eb63b6e1237.jpg "Bo Diddley [Bonus Tracks] [180g Vinyl] by Bo Diddley (Record, 2014)")
Bo Diddley [Bonus Tracks] [180g Vinyl] by Bo Diddley (Record, 2014)
Price: £13.99
Condition: New
Vinyl 12" LP - Elvis Presley - Rock 'N' Roll - First Press - Very Good/Plus Cond
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
JOB LOT OF 40 x VINYL 12" ALBUMS ALL 1950s & 1960s ROCK & POP - **ALL LISTED**
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
The Gene Vincent Singles Vinyl LP (1981) UK Capitol EST 26223 Vg/vg
Price: £5.00
Condition: Used
![SKETCHES OF SPAIN MILES DAVIS [Vinyl]](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/862703/thumb_Main_862703_66ec2e78cdda0.jpg "SKETCHES OF SPAIN MILES DAVIS [Vinyl]")
Tubby Hayes, Ronnie Scott -The Message From Britain U.S Jazzland JLP 34 LP EX/EX
Price: £40.00
Condition: Used
Chet Baker : Chet Baker Sings VINYL 12" Album (2020) ***NEW*** Amazing Value
Price: £38.76
Condition: New
![Various - Talkin Jazz Vol. [III] comp. dbl. LP UK 1997 on Talkin' Loud 553 585-1](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/862708/thumb_Main_862708_66ec2e7dd13e8.jpg "Various - Talkin Jazz Vol. [III] comp. dbl. LP UK 1997 on Talkin' Loud 553 585-1")
Various - Talkin Jazz Vol. [III] comp. dbl. LP UK 1997 on Talkin' Loud 553 585-1
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Condition: Used
![Miles Davis Kind of Blue : 180 Gram Blue Vinyl LP [New & Sealed]](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/862711/thumb_Main_862711_66ec2e79e21e8.jpg "Miles Davis Kind of Blue : 180 Gram Blue Vinyl LP [New & Sealed]")
Miles Davis Kind of Blue : 180 Gram Blue Vinyl LP [New & Sealed]
Price: £17.95
Condition: New