"Vinyl records sound better, and it's been scientifically proven," said Adam Welle, manager of Down in the Valley. He has been collecting records for his entire life, amassing a collection of nearly 5,000 records.
In addition to a hobby, he's made it his work and is the go-to guy for vinyl records at the local record store.
Adam led us through a few key things that anyone needs to start collecting vinyl records. He noted that it was less expensive to purchase vinyl then CDs or other digital media, and you often get a great piece of art at the same time. Current releases can include digital recordings, so you don't have to buy the same music twice.
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In addition to being "just much cooler," Adam emphasized that vinyl requires more interaction with the media. He finds to process of removing the record, placing it on the turntable, and setting the needle to be a key part of listening to music.
"This is the format that won't go away," Adam said, referring to the recent exponential turnaround in vinyl record sales.
