The Best Gifts for Vinyl Lovers
We're often asked which vinyl record accessories we recommend for new and long time listeners… Below are our top three unique gift ideas in each category, for the vinyl lovers in your life (even if that someone is you).
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Top Pick:
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings – It’s A Holiday Soul Party
You can’t go wrong with anything on the Daptones record label, and this modern day soul holiday album has become an instant classic.
Why we dig it: We’ll listen to Sharon Jones every day but when it comes to the holidays, she and the Dap Kings turn it up a notch with a combination of their soulful originals alongside other Christmas classics. Highly recommended.
More Great Considerations:
A Very She & Him Christmas: This classic from Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward.has become a timeless holiday selection.
Andrew Bird – Hark! is a different kind of holiday album. Andrew Bird is always a pleasure to have playing, and now during Christmas too.
Vinyl Record T-shirts
Let’s get real. We can never have too many T-shirts. One gift that almost never disappoints is a good addition to the wardrobe. Taste runs the gambit but we’re taking the guesswork out of the mix with these killer looks...
Top Pick:
Vinyl LP Graphic Tee – Black & Gold edition
From the fine folks at Blackbird Supply Co. their small batch products come with love and quality from Richmond, VA.
Why we dig it: We’re fans of simplicity. No matter what musical genre you’re a fan of, this pick is a gem for all lovers of music. And hey, black goes with everything.
More Great Considerations:
Nonstop Play Cassette Vinyl T-Shirt: For when you just can’t decide between vinyl and tape. Available in 15 colors.
Solar System Vinyl T-shirt: To be fair, we’re Star Wars nerds too. This shirt is a match made in… space. Available in four colors and cuts for Men, Women and Youth.
Record Brushes / Dust Cleaning Kits
A must have for all vinyl record listeners to keep records dust-free before every listen. This often overlooked accessory is crucial for maintaining the longevity of records while helping sound quality from degrading over time. Get rid of dust and keep your records clean with a solid vinyl dust brush.
Top Pick:
GrooveWasher Walnut Record Cleaning Kit
One of the most popular record cleaning kits complete with G2 anti-static mist and cleaning pad.
Why we dig it: When it comes to great quality and beautiful design at an affordable cost, it’s hard to beat this Walnut kit from GrooveWasher. They offer a full array of record cleaning products to keep your sound crystal clear.
More Great Considerations:
Record Happy Cleaning Brush Kit: A great velvet / carbon fiber brush to rid dust and reduce static charge, paired with a stylish brush and cleaning mist
EVEO Velvet Record Brush Kit: This premium 4-in-1 kit comes with cleaning gel for your stylus too.
Record platter Mats
Once of the simplest upgrades to a turntable is a great record mat. Proper mats can increase stability and sound quality by reducing friction and static on your platter. Absorb music vibration in a variety of styles, designs and materials… Here are a few of our top picks…
Top Pick:
TAZ Studio Premium Cork Mats
Made of 100% cork from Portugal, these high-quality, 4mm turntable mats offer a soft surface that also reduces static and goes easy on your stylus when tonearms are adjusted well.
Why we dig it: Not only do we get reduced vibration from cork, but TAZ Studio offers some of the slickest looking mats in the business. Great design and quality production in one.
More Great Considerations:
Hudson Hi-Fi Acrylic Mats: A great option for static reduction and improved sound, available in an array of colors to suit your style.
Jake’s Premium Leather Mats: Leather is yet another great material to dampen resonance and enhance platters for a soft, stable sound. Jake’s mats are top notch.
BOOKS For Vinyl Record Lovers
Remember that other analog format? Chances are if you’re like us, you might just have a collection of keepsake books that rival your vinyl record collection. With so much to explore in the industry of music and records, it’s hard to choose just one, so if time permits, feast your eyes on all of these stellar selections…
Top Pick:
Booze & Vinyl
Pairing some of the most classic albums of our time with drink recipes to enhance your listening pleasure – it’s quite possibly the perfect book to pair with your vinyl listening parties.
Why we dig it: What’s not to love about this book? We sure do like to entertain and there’s not much that pairs better with music than some superbly mixed drinks. Especially when they’re created by you. Bottoms up!
More Great Considerations:
Anatomy Of A Song: Based on a popular Wall Street Journal column, go on a fascinating journey of 45 songs over five decades that influenced the music industry forever, as told by the artists themselves.
Dust & Grooves: “A five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community” and a beautifully visual look into the intimate fascination with digging for vinyl, from well-known DJ’s to unknown collectors alike.
Vinyl Record Storage Protection
One of the best ways to keep vinyl records in top shape is to store them well. With proper outer sleeves, inner sleeves and storage cases, vinyl records can last a lifetime (and longer). Vinyl records should outlast almost any other form of non-digital media. Now onward to the preservation…
Top Pick:
Sleeve City Ultimate Outer Sleeve Protection
High-end 5-mil outer sleeves – the strongest, toughest outer sleeve you can buy. These super-thick virgin polypropylene sleeves resist scratches, punctures, tears, splits, water, and abrasions.
Why we dig it: When it comes to protecting your favorite albums, nothing comes close to the quality and clarity of these outer sleeves. They are strong as an ox and crystal clear. Trust us, you’re gonna fall in love with protection.
More Great Considerations:
Mofi Original Master Sleeves: These premium, anti-static inners are a dream. Simply put, the best inner sleeves money can buy. Your records will love you.
Odyssey Krom Transport Case: Take it from a company that’s been in the business longer than most, these heavy duty cases are the only way to travel with records, and they make a great storage option too.
Vinyl Record Displays
When you have a collection worth showing off, it’s as much about play as it is about display. The ability to see what’s now playing or currently in queue adds a useful touch to any listening station. Even for those who aren’t avid listeners, vinyl record displays can spruce up the interior design of any dwelling.
Top Pick:
Record Props
The only vinyl record display that allows listeners to prop up an album cover up on the tabletop while listening, or pair together an album cover with its vinyl record on the wall without frames.
Why we dig it: It’s stylish, it’s totally unique, and well… we designed it! (shameless plug) But hey, don’t just take our word for it, we’ve got some stellar reviews and an awesome community of listeners who are giving props to their favorite music… with style.
More Great Considerations:
Flipbin Model 33: Our friends at Flipbin are creating some killer storage stands that look great and allow flip-thru browsing while you display.
MCS Deluxe Record Album Frame: Looking for a way to frame those vinyl keepsakes behind glass? These wooden frames offer double mats for a high quality look and feel.
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