The Philosophy of Vinyl

The second volume in the new strand of Philosophy titles on music, The Philosophy of Vinyl celebrates all the rituals of records. Perfect both for those who have never stopped collecting, and those who are new to this wondrous mode of listening to music.

Vinyl is back! For some, it never really went away. But whether you are a life-long aficionado, a penitent former CD head or recent convert to the format, The Philosophy of Vinyl is a book aimed at enhancing your appreciation of the discs in your collection.

This book celebrates all the rituals of records: the sleeves, the sides played, all the rites of needles, fluff and cleaning cloths, and the smells of records and their covers.

Its pages include enough nuggets of technical information to satisfy hi-fi enthusiasts and plenty of quirky trivia on classic records, labels, recording studios, pressing plants and cover artwork to delight the novice record co