A vinyl record collection is a must-have for any music lover. Vinyl may no longer be the only way to listen to music, but these records are making a serious comeback. This is because collecting vinyl albums offers some benefits that you won’t get with downloading MP3s to your device or using a streaming service.

The Perks of Having a Record Collection

1. Enhanced Listening Experience

When you’re listening to digital music through earbuds or computer speakers, it’s no longer a special experience. You likely just have it on in the background as you exercise or work for the day. Sitting down with your Hi-Fi vinyl setup inside your home is an entirely different experience. Nothing will impress guests more or be a relaxing way to end a day like carefully selecting a record from your collection, putting it on the turntable, and sitting down to listen to it.

2. Better Music

Vinyl collectors have a discerning taste in music. When you go to the record shop, you won’t see today’s formulaic hits with synthesized instruments or sound tune for the artists’ voices. You will find vintage vinyl records with singers and bands that wrote classic, thoughtful music. As you shop, the knowledgeable store owners can help you find similar new music that might suit your tastes.

3. Improved Sound

Vinyl has a richer and warmer sound than digital music. This is because it’s a lossless format of producing music. When music is compressed to be stored on a device or broadcast over the airwaves, much of the details are lost. None of it is lost when pressing vinyl, so the sound is incomparable.

Alison’s Record Shop has a wide selection of albums for every musical taste in Nashville, TN. Whether you’re just starting your record collection or looking for that one vintage album to fill it out, their staff will help you find what you’re looking for. They can also help you with your listening set-up with their HiFi shop next door. Learn more on their website, and call (615) 356-0180 with any questions.