Fuck Yeah Vinyl: Archive

Fuck Yeah Vinyl

January 2010

195 posts

Record cleaner makes a comeback →

By Bob Karlovits Television-audio dealer Mark Mawhinney is finding a resurging market for probably the lowest-priced item in his business. It is his 40-year-old Spin-Clean, a vinyl record-cleaning device that sells for $60. “Right now, we are behind about 700 units,” says the owner of Northern Audio & Home Theater in Ross. “We can’t keep up.” Spin-Clean is a...

The Resurrection of Records →

TOM HUDSON: Finally tonight, when it comes to music, what’s old is now new. Vinyl records once considered obsolete are making a big comeback. Jeff Yastine reports tonight, that’s music to the ears of many fans. JEFF YASTINE, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT: A busy afternoon at Sweat Records. Amid the re-stocking of vegetarian jerky treats, you’ll find other hints of...

Christian Marclay: 2822 Records (PS1), 1987-2009

from the PS1 Website: This fall P.S.1 presents 2822 Records (PS1), 1987-2009, a site-specific floor-based installation of vinyl records by Christian Marclay. Consisting entirely of 12-inch records of every musical genre and style, Marclay’s installation highlights the experiential qualities of music and vinyl recording by inviting visitors to walk on the artwork. Marclay’s installation...

Haze reunites over funky mystery record →

By Emily Kaiser Discarded album revives forgotten chapter of Minneapolis music history It all started with Shelley Pierce hunched over the vinyl bin at Cheapo. She had most of the albums she wanted, but enjoyed the thrill of the hunt. As she finished flipping through the new arrivals, a short, plump woman in her 50s came in the front door of the store, lugging a crate full of used vinyl...

New albums/reissues on vinyl this week

AFCGT, AFCGT Basia Bulat, Heart of My Own Beach House, Teen Dream Bei Bei/Shawn Lee, Into the Wind Bill Wells/Tape, Fugue Blue Cheer, Outside Inside Blue Cheer, Vincebus Eruptum Bob Thompson, The Sound of Speed Charlotte Gainsbourg, IRM Chicago Underground Duo, Boca Negra Citay, Dream Get Together Clipd Beaks, To Realize Darin Gray/Connors, The Lost Mariner The Dukes of Stratosphear,...

How to digitise your old vinyl records →

By Cliff Joseph Many modern PCs have sound cards that are capable of recording music from an external music system. All you need is a suitable cable to connect your record player to the audio input on your PC and some free software with which to make the recording. But things aren’t always so straightforward. The recordings may be damaged, with records scratched and tapes producing an...

Revolver Boutique Puts One Million Vinyl Records... →

Company lost its lease on warehouse and needs to liquidate entire record collection Jan 25, 2010 – SAN DIEGO – Calling all collectors of vinyl records! San Diego-based Revolver Boutique has lost its lease on its warehouse and is now liquidating one of the nation’s largest collection of vinyl records – one million pieces in stock – all up for immediate sale.“We lost our warehouse and must liquidate...

Decorating tips that won't break the bank →

Please, please, please perfom the following actions only on severely scratched or otherwise worthless vinyl. 5) Record bowls: If you go to any used record store in Pittsburgh you can usually pick up some unwanted vinyl for free. Pre-heat the oven to about 200 degrees then place the record on top of a large bowl. Put it in the oven for about 5 to 10 minutes and then take it out and quickly mold it...