Here’s an interesting news report from a local TV station in Philadelphia talking about the rise in public interest of vinyl records opposed to CDs and digital downloaded music. I consider myself a music enthusiast. I’ve gone through the different music format recording phases from the eight track tapes, cassette tapes, vinyl records 45′s to 33′s as well as some 78′s, CDs and now the digital downloading era.

My favorite format of all time is the use of vinyl records. You may ask the “why”? In my opinion there is a certain character that can be appreciated when you hear the vocals and instruments blending together making sweet harmony. I agree with the record store owner who says that the music of today uses the CDs and MP3 files formats loses the true element as the vocals and/or the lead instruments are really enhanced thus causing you to miss the true production of the music.

As a working professional DJ who started using vinyl records along with two turntables and mixer granted my lower back suffered but I always felt I had a unique skills to offer my clients spinning vinyl records because of the hands on feeland sound of the music you just don’t get that same effect today with using CD players or MP3 controllers.

Here are a few comments from my DJing peers.

Forest “Doc” Collins of No Doubt DJs: “There is nothing like the sound and feel of vinyl. I had to let it go simply because of the size and weight. I miss it though. Now I’m using the CD players at my “younger parties” so I can still do a little scratching for them. For the “older events” I use a computer and keyboard (still beat mix). It’s tends to put my older clientele at ease.”

Sterling “DJ SP-12″ Perry: “That is why I will NEVER EVER get rid of my vinyl collection! Mp3 format is cool but I do notice the difference due to compression! As long as I can use a .wav format or CD I’m good but mp3 if u listen close there is some sounds missing!”

So there you have it. I’m curious about your opinion regarding this subject. Please feel free to write a comment I would love to hear your thoughts.