Hey Mr. DJ Put a Record On...

I caved - I totally did...

I bought Derrin a stereo system and turntable in April as a surprise present that was for really no reason at all. He had all these vinyl records at his place and the record player he had was in dire need of repair (not to mention some dusting). I myself have never had a record player since I was a child. I had one of those Fisher Price ones - whenever I mention that people automatically know what I'm talking about. Anyway I didn't have any of my own records though so I would listen to my sisters. She didn't have very many as by the time I was old enough to know anything about music she had already moved on to cassettes. I remember playing Olivia Newton John's greatest hits record a lot but other than that I don't remember much else. As I discovered Madonna in the later eighties I had bought a few 45's that I would play on that thing but that was it. Anyway this past week after much consideration and eagerness I got my own SONY turntable. I have too many consoles and shit so I never thought I had room for one in my set up but alas I made it work and now this new adventure begins.

Since working at the store I've slowly been pulled back toward this format of music - I think there is something so retro about it that I get excited just thinking about putting a record on. In a time when music is the most accessible it's ever been - there's something special about vinyl that gives you an experience. From the artwork to the linear notes to the occasional popping sound of the needle finding it's groove - you really can appreciate the work that went into creating an album. While hipsters have long embraced this near forgotten gems - I really have grown to appreciate the inconvenience of having to flip the record when a side is done. Or that moment of joy just before the needle drops to play your favourite song.

Today I set out on my first record hunting day - I've got my list of some titles I want. From The Doors to The Cure to Fleetwood Mac - I'm looking forward to what I will find. I'm sure it will be the first of many trips down Queen St. W to search for something cool...