Vinyl Record Day

Who doesn’t love listening to music? National Vinyl Record Day was created for music lovers who not only appreciate high-quality sound but also have a collection of vinyl records. Records hold a special place in the hearts of true fans, making now the perfect time to dust off the record player and enjoy some timeless classics!

History

National Vinyl Record Day was founded by Gary Freiberg of Los Osos, California. He chose the date to commemorate the invention of the phonograph—the first device for recording and reproducing sound, created by Thomas Edison in 1877.

Gary encourages not only passionate music fans but also ordinary people to remember the things that forever changed the music world. A vinyl record is a real gift from bygone years!

Interesting Facts

Many modern artists still record singles on vinyl records.

Other interesting facts:

• Black and colored vinyl do not produce the same sound; colored records have significant sound losses;
• The most expensive record is the Wu-Tang Clan album “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin,” sold in 2015 for $2 million;
• One of the most iconic album covers of all time is The Beatles’ “Abbey Road”;
• A similar holiday, Record Store Day, is on August 29th.

How to Take Part

Celebrate the day with a trip to your local record store—it’s a great excuse to buy a record from your favorite band! If you are not a collector, now is the time to become one. Additionally, don’t forget to wipe your records with special vinyl cleaners to preserve their integrity for many years. Find out more from various sources.

When is Vinyl Record Day in 2024?

Vinyl Record Day is observed on August 12 each year.

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