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.
VARIOUS ARTISTS - MUSIC FOR THE BOY FRIEND - LP - 1956 USA PRESSING
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Condition: Used
del vikings- come go with me-how can i find true love.. london 45-HLD. 8405
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Dale Hawkins - Back to School Blues LONDON AM RECORDINGS 45-HLM 9016 EX COND
Price: £38.00
Condition: Used
ELVIS PRESLEY 1st vinyl EX/EX 1956 Stereo LP Record Album Debut Reissue LSP-1254
Price: £19.99
Condition: Used
Various - High Society (Original Sound Track) - LP Vinyl Record - Ex/Ex
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Condition: Used
![Sarah Vaughan Golden Hits [Limited Edition] [Golden Vinyl] Vinyl - New](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/1751545/thumb_Main_1751545_67414c608b5d6.jpg "Sarah Vaughan Golden Hits [Limited Edition] [Golden Vinyl] Vinyl - New")
Sarah Vaughan Golden Hits [Limited Edition] [Golden Vinyl] Vinyl - New
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Condition: New
JOB LOT X 20 RECORDS 1950'S VARIOUS ARTISTS 7'' SINGLES VINYL RECORDS
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The Zoot Sims Quintet Zoot! 1958 UK Mono 1st Press Vinyl London LTZ U15135 Rare!
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Condition: Used
![SKETCHES OF SPAIN MILES DAVIS [Vinyl]](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/1751550/thumb_Main_1751550_67414c6166890.jpg "SKETCHES OF SPAIN MILES DAVIS [Vinyl]")
John Fraser : Trolley Stop - UK rare 7" EX vinyl Beryl Stott Group Pye Nixa 1958
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Condition: Used
Tutti Frutti Vinyl Album: from the BBC Series - Emma Thompson & Robbie Coltrane
Price: £5.00
Condition: Used
Rock & Roll / R&B--Nappy Brown – Little By Little / I'm Getting Lonesome
Price: £4.99
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Ronnie Dawson Up Jumped the Devil single on the No Hits Record Label 45-101
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Condition: Used
Elisabeth Shwarzkopf Sings Operetta Vinyl LP Record - VG/G+ SAX 2283
Price: £65.00
Condition: Used
Elvis Presley - A Legendary Performer - Volume 4 - Used Vinyl Record - T7294z
Price: £10.00
Condition: Used
THE INK SPOTS - THE BEST OF THE INK SPOTS - VINYL LP - MFP 50529
Price: £7.50
Condition: Used
ELVIS PRESLEY - No2 GOLD TEXT HMV UK 1957 VINYL 1N/2N MATRIX DOO-WOP ROCK N ROLL
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Condition: Used
Billy Lee Riley And His Little Green Men* - Flyin' Saucers Rock & Roll 7” Vinyl
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Harry Belafonte – At Carnegie Hall: Vinyl LP. RCA – RD.2715. UK, 1960. VG+
Price: £5.80
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Billy Ward and His Dominoes Yours Forever 12" Vinyl LP London HA-U 2116 1958
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Elvis Presley - King Creole VOL 1 - 7" Vinyl EP - Ori UK Press RCA 1958(VG+/VG+)
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Condition: Used
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Miles Davis Kind of Blue : 180 Gram Blue Vinyl LP [New & Sealed]
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Condition: New
Buddy Holly " The Late Great...." 7"45 Vinyl EP Record Issued 1960
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Condition: Used
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THIS LITTLE GIRL OF MINE, EVERLY BROTHERS, 1958 TRI-CENTER LONDON, R&R, EX/ EX.
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![Various - Dirty Dancing - OST [VINYL] Sent Sameday*](https://www.music-collectors-world.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/awesome-eBay-item-images/1762644/thumb_Main_1762644_67426dc8efad2.jpg "Various - Dirty Dancing - OST [VINYL] Sent Sameday*")
ELVIS PRESLEY - JOB LOT X10 VINYLS MINT CONDITION REISSUE 1981 SHOP CONDITION!!
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