Even though vinyl has experienced an increase in popularity lately, it is still an audio format with a small percentage of sales. But thanks to a new generation of passionate music lovers who perhaps got sick of the disposable quality of digital music formats, collecting vinyl is becoming a serious leisure activity.
With their astonishing artwork and warm sound quality, vinyl records can truly enhance the music listening experience. Listening to a vinyl record you have to physically interact with it looking at the cover art, reading the liner notes, and watching the record spin right in front of you. It reinforces a special bond between the listener and the music.
Just to arouse your interest, here is a collection of 50 classical music records from the golden age of vinyl with some of the most creative cover artworks:
If there has ever been a better music joke. I am.