Tag: 7″

VINYL STYL™ Groove Portable 3 Speed Turntable (Buddha)

Steve Schnee

Buddha is recognized as an enlightened or divine teacher who attained full Buddhahood, and shared his insights to help sentient beings end rebirth and suffering. Sounds like he would probably have used a record collection to help spread those good vibes…  if they had records all those centuries ago!

Music is an escape from the pain and suffering that we encounter every day in our own lives. Music speaks to the heart and the soul. Music is emotion in action. Sometimes, we need to shut everything out, spin our favorite records and just chill with our favorite Vinyl Styl™ turntable.

Thankfully, we have one that Buddha would approve of!

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VINYL STYL™ Groove Portable 3 Speed Turntable (White)

Steve Schnee

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Is white really a color?

 

Think for a moment before you answer that question. Just think of red, orange, yellow, purple, green and all of those other vibrant ‘colors’ that stimulate your senses.  Isn’t white just a blank canvas for you to add those other colors to? Isn’t ‘white’ the equivalent of drinking water – perfectly fine on its own but better when you add bubbles, dye, hops, coffee beans or whatever you need to make it something refreshing to drink? Well, if you haven’t been paying attention to your colors, the answer may surprise you.  Look no further than Wikipedia to find the answer:

 

“White is an achromatic color, a color without hue, that is a mixture of the frequencies of all the colors of the visible spectrum. It is one of the most common colors in nature, the color of sunlight, snow, milk, chalk, limestone and other common minerals.”

 

In essence, white is every color. However, it is more than that.  According to Wikipedia, “In many cultures white represents or signifies purity, innocence, and light…  According to surveys in Europe and the United States, white is the color most often associated with perfection, the good, honesty, cleanliness, the beginning, the new, neutrality, and exactitude.”

 

We here at Vinyl Styl™ decided to create a beautiful white portable turntable that we truly believe is ‘perfection’ and it exudes ‘purity, innocence and light’. We hope you feel the same way.
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Don’t forget your VINYL STYL™ Record Cleaning Fluid (8oz.)!

Steve Schnee

When you first start building up your vinyl collection, the VINYL STYL™ ULTIMATE VINYL RECORD CARE KIT is an essential purchase if you want to keep your records in tip-top shape. As your collection grows, you’ll want to continue to clean every precious LP, 12”, 10” and 7” that you own. Proper care of your records will ensure that they look and sound great for years to come.

The VINYL STYL™ ULTIMATE VINYL RECORD CARE KIT includes a 1.5 oz. bottle of record cleaning fluid which will last quite a while if used properly. Thankfully, if you are getting low on fluid, VINYL STYL™ also sells an 8 oz. bottle that is perfect for maintaining a moderate to large record collection. The VINYL STYL™ Record Cleaning Fluid safely removes dust and dirt from record surface without scratching. It is easy and safe to use and will bring you and your collection peace of mind!
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Check out our VINYL STYL™ Poly Sleeves for 7″ Singles!

Steve Schnee

Much has been said about the sudden rise in popularity of the vinyl LP, which is truly exciting for those who love to collect albums. However, the glorious 7” single format has never gone away. Indie labels have been pressing them for decades – albeit in very limited quantities. In the ‘90s and ‘00s, the 7” single was one of the most popular formats for labels, who managed to maintain a decent cash flow by selling them through mail order. Bands would even press up exclusive 7” singles to sell at their gigs. So, while the LP was temporarily on the backburner, the 45rpm was the format of choice for the indie bands and labels.

The 7” single – first introduced in the late ‘40s – ushered in the Pop and Rock ‘n’ Roll eras. It has remained an important and much loved format for 70 years by music fans and has proven to be an excellent way for artists to reach and communicate with their core audience. Most 7” singles play at 45rpm and have one song per side, but there have been more and more exceptions to that rule over the years. There are some bands that manage to fit two to four songs per side, depending on the length of the recordings. If you’re lucky, the single comes with a picture sleeve that adds to the experience.  Read More