Records

I have been collecting records now since about September 2006. It was definitely in my first year of studying music technology at Bridgwater College that I purchased a copy of Hot Chip 'Over and Over' remixes on 12".

I love being able to hold the music in my hand. There's something raw and brilliant about a vinyl record which you don't get with digital CDs in their horrible plastic cases. The paper sleeve often has a quality and texture that makes me want to wrap it up, protect it and cherish whats inside.

I love the historical element to collecting. I have a small sub collection of original Factory Records vinyl, most of which has been out there now for over 30 years! The very records I now have in my record box are part of British punk history, not re-issues, the real thing.

Shortly after I began collecting my girlfriend bought me a DJs record box to house my collection. At the time it was massively too big for what I had. Now though, the box is full with my collection, not even enough spare room for my collection of 7" singles.

I feel this is a mini conclusion to my collection and have decided to purchase a new record box and begin a new record collection.

The theme will probably be electro/house and I cant wait to fully submerge myself into a new genre with a whole host of new artists and labels to learn about.