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Celebrate National Vinyl Record Day on August 12 and take a step back in time to enjoy the classic sound of vinyl. This day has been around since 2014 when it was created to celebrate the historic medium of vinyl records, which have been used for decades for music lovers everywhere. Not only does this day pay homage to its roots, but it also helps bring attention to the current resurgence of interest in listening to vinyl records!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1877</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Phonograph</div><div class='timeline-text'>Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, laying the groundwork for future development of vinyl records.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1897</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emile Berliner's Gramophone</div><div class='timeline-text'>Emile Berliner patented the gramophone, playing music from flat disc records, a precursor to vinyl records.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1948</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>The Vinyl LP Debuts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Columbia Records introduced the 33 1/3 rpm long play (LP) vinyl record, revolutionizing the music industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stereo Vinyl Records</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first stereo vinyl records were released, offering a more immersive listening experience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Vinyl Resurgence Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Against digital and streaming trends, vinyl records begin a major resurgence in popularity among music enthusiasts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Vinyl Record Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Vinyl Record Day is celebrated for the first time, marking the significance of vinyl records in the music industry.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to your favorite vinyl record</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to pull out that record you’ve been meaning to listen to and give it a spin. Don’t forget to take note of the artwork and liner notes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Have a vinyl listening party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a night of music listening. Take turns choosing records and learning about each other’s favorites.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Join or host a vinyl swap meet</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look around your town for an event like this, or better yet host one yourself! You can exchange records with your friends or find new ones from strangers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go record shopping</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go browse some local record stores and flip through their collection of old and new releases. Even if you don’t buy anything, you can still have fun looking through their selection.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a themed playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Theme your playlist by decade, genre, artist, or any other criteria you can think of. Then reflect on why you chose those particular songs.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Vinyls give a warm and unique sound</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's no denying the undeniable appeal of vinyl records. With their distinct crackle and pleasant hiss, they present music in a way that transcends digital formats. When you listen to a record on vinyl, it feels like you are connecting to the artist in a more personal way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Vinyls provide an escape into the past</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the greatest things about vinyl records is that they take us back in time. Every time you play an album, you are transported back to an era when music took a back seat to nothing else. Listening to older songs on vinyl helps remind us why we fell in love with them in the first place!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Vinyls make great collector’s items</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>For die hard fans of a certain band or genre, collecting vinyl records can be both fun and rewarding. Not only do these albums make for great display pieces, but they also hold a lot of monetary value if you choose to sell them at a later date. So don't be afraid to start building your own collection today!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Vinyl Records were Available Only in Blue</h3><p class='facts-content'>In their early incarnations in the late 1940s, vinyl records were actually made in a range of colours including red, yellow, and even blue. However, because the blue records offered the best sound quality, they quickly became the standard.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Longer Playback Time Revolutionized the Music Industry</h3><p class='facts-content'>The invention of the 12-inch vinyl LP by Columbia Records allowed for longer playback time, which not only saved physical space but also led to the tradition of releasing a collection of songs as an album.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Listening to Vinyl can be a Physical and Interactive Experience</h3><p class='facts-content'>Between flipping records, changing speeds, and keeping the stylus clean, interacting with a vinyl record is much more physical than simply pressing play on a digital player.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vinyl Records Can Last for a Century</h3><p class='facts-content'>When properly cared for—stored vertically in a dry, room-temperature environment—vinyl records can last for up to a century, allowing them to be passed down through generations.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a ‘Sweet Spot’ in Vinyl Sound Quality</h3><p class='facts-content'>Vinyl records tend to sound best during the first few plays. That said, the sound quality only decreases significantly after several hundred plays—if the records are handled and cleaned properly.</p></div></div>
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