This is an essay I’ve had kicking around for a while that was finally published today. If anyone here is interested in contributing to the website (I Have That On Vinyl) all the info you need can be found there.
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My first record player was a small portable Sanyo my parents picked up duty free on a trip overseas. I was like 12 or 13y.o. My first records were the Osmond Brothers, I can’t even remember where I got the money to buy them, or maybe they were a special occasion gift. My parents eventually got a stereo system in a cabinet with a record player & radio built in. When I started working I bought my own hifi system which I still have. It must be over 40 y.o. now would you believe. It still sounds great except the turntable arm doesn’t function automatically anymore, still capable of playing records though. I keep putting off getting a new turntable because I know it’s going to cost me a few $100 for a decent one. Maybe towards the end of this year.
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Up until a few years ago I never really owned a nicer home stereo system, I always invested more money in stereo systems for my vehicles because that became where I listened to music the most. I bought that stereo system used. Unfortunately, the receiver was faulty so I only got a month or two out of it. I could probably get it fixed but I don’t have the means at present. Nor do I have the space. I will say, no matter how briefly, it sure was nice to have a way to play my vinyl again.
On the portables tip, I’m waiting for the day when a used copy of this book from Dust and Grooves shows up at a reasonable price. I’ve seen a lot of portables at record shows and just think they’re cool.
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