Thom Yorkified Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think I would, knowing that I'm still supporting the artist, and physically owning a copy of an album. I also love having the artwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I owned about 10 7"s and 3 LPs before owning a turntable. so yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seangj Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 No I wouldn't. I would get the CD instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youspinmeround Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I buy records to listen to them not look at them burntwolf, kriss and 213041284s 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 When I first started buying records, I had a TT. It died about five years later. Then I didn't have a TT for three years, though I still bought records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugarballs Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think it's different to start a collection before you track down a table/speakers/amp, but I don't know what the point is in owning records if you're not going listen to them. There are other ways to support an artist without buying something you're not even going to get enjoyment from. I think Most (not all) bands/musicians want you to get something out of their music. burntwolf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmplly Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I only bought a turntable about 8 months ago.. Had never bought a record previous to that but i really wish i did cause it sucks playing catch up.. But i dunno, buying records with no intentions of playing them seems weird to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smailtronic Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yes. My turntables are on the other side of the country, but I'm still buying records. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I started collecting record with my dad when I was in high school and we had a house turntable, once I moved out in my 20s I took my records and would still buy some here and there but didn't get a turntable again for about 4 or 5 years. I always knew i was gonna get a turntable again but that can be a small fortune when you live on your own for the first time. Once I got my own I started buying more regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffbloom Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think buying records and not listening to them is more practical than buying digital music. I think buying digital music is absurd. I want a physical copy of my music. anchorclose, chipfondoo and DevinDTA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shitty Rambo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 No. It's the same reason I don't buy jet fuel. AdventureIsOutThere, monsterrod and bigbruise 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek87 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/81420-fall-out-boy-from-under-the-cork-tree-2xlp-hot-topic-exclusive/page-75 tomfiend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themean Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 monsterrod and controlthebleeding 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abovetheearth Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 000000, daegor, kriss and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Dislike monsterrod 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 OP presents a rather vague question. If you couldn't listen to the records now, or if you're unable to listen to them, ever? Did your turntable break down, or have you tragically and suddenly gone deaf? If I were away from home or looking at a disabled turntable, I see no problem with grabbing limited releases or exclusive pre-orders then and there - at retail cost - instead of eBay, months down the road. I've personally done this, and I can say that I'm glad I did. There are a handful of releases I would've missed out on entirely. If you never plan to buy a turntable, you should probably stick to MP3s, CDs, or cassettes. DevinDTA and beardacus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgdesign Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yes, I love the feel of the jacket. This is why I won't buy MP3s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Buying records without being able to listen to them is like having an incredibly hot girlfriend you can't have sex with. nivek87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek™ Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Because sex is the only thing attractive girlfriends and relationships are good for. nivek87, withengineheart and Rip 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Because sex is the only thing attractive girlfriends and relationships are good for. This man knows what I'm talking about. nivek87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseypride Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I think buying records and not listening to them is more practical than buying digital music. I think buying digital music is absurd. I want a physical copy of my music. Um ... there is no "music" if the record isn't played. This may be the silliest post I've ever read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Because sex is the only thing attractive girlfriends and relationships are good for. In my experiences the fatter ones do more stuff. jerseypride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbruise Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan4ever80 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Nope. I couldn’t imagine any logical reason to buy records if you're not going to listen to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 No because I'm not a fucking idiot. Records are a slight drain on rapidly depleting resources as it is. I'm not going to continue adding to that to get next to nothing in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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