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/EX
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
EMD 5539 Top Hat Fred Astaire Yehudi Menuhin Stephane Grappelli Nelson Riddle NM
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
202 834 Philip Glass Dance Nos. 1 and 3 NEAR MINT Tomato Records France 1980
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
DG 2530 582 Stockhausen Prozession 1975 Deutsche Grammophon Stereo LP
Price: £30.00
Condition: Used
Luciano Berio Cathy Berberian 2xLP Box Set MINT Unplayed RCA RK 11530/1-2
Price: £30.00
Condition: Used
Richard Reed Parry Music For Heart And Breath 2xLP 180g Vinyl DG 00289 479 3710
Price: £30.00
Condition: Used
Boulez Conducts Zappa The Perfect Stranger 1984 NM Vinyl EMI 27 0153 1 Germany
Price: £30.00
Condition: Used
Finn Mortensen - Symphony Op5 - Mariss Jansons - Normaw - 1982 - 6529086
Price: £5.99
Condition: Used
BVR 311 Music For Clarinet & Piano Lutoslawski Bernstein Lynn Holman Bedivere LP
Price: £9.99
Condition: Used
FM 39564 Philip Glass Songs From Liquid Days 1986 CBS Records NEAR MINT
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
John Adams Nixon In China NM 3xLP Box Set Nonesuch Digital 979 177-1
Price: £50.00
Condition: Used
I3M 39672 Philip Glass Satyagraha 3xLP CBS Digital + booklet NEAR MINT
Price: £50.00
Condition: Used
2549 016 Karlheinz Stockhausen Cycle For One Percussionist Heliodor Wergo NM
Price: £30.00
Condition: Used
H-71157 Karlheinz Stockhausen Momente Martina Arroyo 1967 Nonesuch Stereo EX/VG
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
DS-37340 Ransom Wilson Steve Reich Vermont Counterpoint Philip Glass Angel NM
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
CHR 1110 Karlheinz Stockhausen Ceylon / Bird Of Passage 1976 Chrysalis Vinyl EX
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
2549 016 Karlheinz Stockhausen Cycle For One Percussionist Heliodor Wergo NM
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
EPC 25480 Philip Glass The Photographer 1983 Epic + insert NM
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
DG 2530 582 Stockhausen Prozession 1975 Deutsche Grammophon Stereo LP
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
H-71157 Karlheinz Stockhausen Momente Martina Arroyo 1967 Nonesuch Stereo EX
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
202 834 Philip Glass Dance Nos. 1 and 3 NEAR MINT Tomato Records France 1980
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
H-71157 Karlheinz Stockhausen Momente Martina Arroyo 1967 Nonesuch Stereo EX
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
John Adams Nixon In China NM 3xLP Box Set Nonesuch Digital 979 177-1
Price: £50.00
Condition: Used
DS-37340 Ransom Wilson Steve Reich Vermont Counterpoint Philip Glass Angel NM
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
SLPM 2707 039 Karlheinz Stockhausen Hymnen 2xLP Gatefold DG Germany EX
Price: £65.00
Condition: Used
Stockhausen Test Pressing Ceylon Bird Of Passage Chrysalis CHR 1110 White Label
Price: £40.00
Condition: Used
VARESE Arcana, Integrales, Ionisation Zubin Mehta LA Philharmonic Vinyl LP NM
Price: £12.98
Condition: Used
1812 NUTCRACKER SUITE KRAFT ALEXANDER Decca Phase 4 Modern Classical PFS 4395
Price: £9.98
Condition: Used
HELP 12 Yamashta Come To The Edge Floating Music 1972 Island Records NEAR MINT
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
Nick Sutton – Angels Dreams Inches Limited Edition Vinyl 12 Red / Black Splatter
Price: £14.98
Condition: Used
SLS 5117 Messiaen TURANGALILA SYMPHONY Previn LSO TAS List 2 LP BOX SET Quad
Price: £39.98
Condition: Used
SYNERGY Audion Electronic Compositions For The Post Modern Age Album Larry Fast
Price: £9.98
Condition: Used
The Grenadier Guards Conducted By Major Peter Parkes LP Tchaikovsky Vinyl
Price: £6.96
Condition: Used