August 12

National Vinyl Record Day

Celebrate National Vinyl Record Day with your favorite tunes! Get your record players ready and enjoy all the classic hits!

Yearly Date

August 12

Observed in

United States

Introduction

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!

National Vinyl Record Day Timeline

1877

Invention of Phonograph

Thomas Edison invented the phonograph, laying the groundwork for future development of vinyl records.

1897

Emile Berliner's Gramophone

Emile Berliner patented the gramophone, playing music from flat disc records, a precursor to vinyl records.

1948

The Vinyl LP Debuts

Columbia Records introduced the 33 1/3 rpm long play (LP) vinyl record, revolutionizing the music industry.

1958

Stereo Vinyl Records

The first stereo vinyl records were released, offering a more immersive listening experience.

2005

Vinyl Resurgence Begins

Against digital and streaming trends, vinyl records begin a major resurgence in popularity among music enthusiasts.

2014

First National Vinyl Record Day

National Vinyl Record Day is celebrated for the first time, marking the significance of vinyl records in the music industry.

How to Celebrate National Vinyl Record Day

1 Listen to your favorite vinyl record

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.

2 Have a vinyl listening party

Invite your friends over for a night of music listening. Take turns choosing records and learning about each other’s favorites.

3 Join or host a vinyl swap meet

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.

4 Go record shopping

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.

5 Create a themed playlist

Theme your playlist by decade, genre, artist, or any other criteria you can think of. Then reflect on why you chose those particular songs.

Why We Love National Vinyl Record Day

Vinyls give a warm and unique sound

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.

Vinyls provide an escape into the past

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!

Vinyls make great collector’s items

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!