What is a vinyl repressing?

A repress is identical to an original in that it is produced from the same source as the original. The term repress may be found in literature about the release from official sources like the label or artist, printed on hype stickers or discussed in formal reviews.

How do you tell if a vinyl is ruined?

At times the scratchy sound and pops are just dirt. Other times a warped record will also effect the sound but you will see that right away. If there was too much weight on the needle used to play the albums it can hurt them.

Will vinyl ever come back?

Yes, vinyl records are making a huge comeback. While making up around 17% of total albums sales in 2019 vinyl is coming back and here to stay for a long time. In fact, vinyl in 2019 sold a staggering 25.6% of all physical albums sold while all other forms of album sales are dwindling.

How can you tell if a vinyl is repressed?

In most cases, reissue or newer pressings will have a crisp, clean sleeve with vibrant artwork. A closer look at the spine of the record sleeve will also help determine whether you have an original pressing. Original pressings usually have a four-letter and number combination like WXYZ-1234.

Do vinyls degrade over time?

If it sits on the grooves too heavily, it will wear them away quickly and the sound will deteriorate more over time. If you have a more expensive turntable set up, you will have a stylus and cartridge you are able to replace when it gets worn out.

What is the lifespan of a vinyl record?

100 years
The Bottom Line Is, It’s Up To You Your vinyl records can last anywhere from a year or two and up to well over 100 years. If you’re aiming for the latter, it really comes down to how well you care for your record collection.

Is it OK to play warped records?

It is safe to play warped records. They have no major effect on the stylus but sometimes the sound produced can be unpleasant. If the record is extremely warped then the stylus might skip across the grooves and damage your record further. Just because you CAN play a warped record doesn’t mean you should!

Are new vinyl records good as old?

Usually, if the master tapes are in good working order and have been looked after over the years, the best vinyl reissues will come from the original master recordings. These can sound just as good as the original pressings.

Is vinyl just a fad?

But managers and record labels clearly see vinyl as a fad — vinyl makes up just 6 percent of overall album sales, according to Nielsen Soundscan.