20 Sure Fire Hit Stocking Stuffers For Vinyl Lovers
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If your looking for a few fun and serious Christmas presents to fill your stockings or those of other vinyl lovers, or to introduce young family members to the fun of vinyl, take a peak at these:
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Real Vinyl Wall Clocks & Signs – $20.00 to $30.00
These unique looking clocks and signs are all made from real vinyl records. There are many stock images and many suppliers will cut the vinyl to your selected image. Here are two examples:
Vinyl Wrist Watch – approx. $5.00
If you are old school and like to carry time with you then these vinyl wrist watches keep you close to your favorite medium.
A Question of Balance – $12.00 to $30.00
So now you have your record player you need to make sure that the cartridge tracking weight is just right, not too heavy and not too light. My favorite, inexpensive vertical tracking force (VTF) scale, is the Riverstone or the Neoteck digital gauges.
Keeping Your Vinyl Clean
If you want your albums to stay shiny and clean there are several items that you should own:
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A high quality sleeve – approx. $20.00
The sleeve that comes with many records are poor quality and not anti-static. The Mo-Fi brand provides excellent protection from dust and static.
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An anti-static carbon brush – approx. $17.00
Vinyl pops and clicks and vinyl and stylus wear can be reduced with just a few seconds of cleaning before the stylus hits the groove.
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Stylus cleaner – approx. $40.00
Don’t let the vinyl ‘grunge’ clog up your stylus. If you don’t want to brush it the ONZO Zero Dust stylus cleaner is as simple as it gets.
Looking for an Inexpensive Record Player?
Do you want to introduce the younger members of the family to the vinyl experience without breaking the bank? Or have some portable vinyl fun? There are many inexpensive ‘starter’ players from companies like Innovative or Crosley and a whole range of colors to choose from.
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Innovative Technology – from $45.00
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Crosley – from $61.00
Record Storage
So now you have the player and the vinyl where do you put the albums and coverwork? These storage boxes and artwork displays will keep things nice and tidy and show your collection off in a stylish way.
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Crosley Crate – various colors and styles – approx. $25.00
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Album Cover Stand – approx. $13.00
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Album Cover Display Frame – from $12.00
Spruce Up Your Wardrobe & Office
Let the world know about your love affair with vinyl. In dress and drink, Take a look at these cups, coasters and apparel:
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Coffee/Tea Mug – from $16.00
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Vinyl Coasters – from $7.00
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Mens Crew Music Socks – from $17.00
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Vinyl Is Forever T shirt – from $12.00
There are many vinyl slogans to choose from.
While the Vinyl Spins, Put Your Feet Up and Read a Little.
Think your collection is complete? Think again. Here are just a few of the many interesting coffee table books on various vinyl topics:
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Vinyl The Art of Making Records – approx. $23.00
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1000 Record Covers – approx. $18.00
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Booze and Vinyl – approx. $20.00
A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks.
Someone Else’s Choice – Quarterly Subscription $119.00 ($40.00 saving)
Want to be surprised by a vinyl disc(s) that pops into your letter box each month. Then take out a vinyl subscription to Vinyl Me, Please. Save $117.00 and subscribe for 12 months.
Just a Little Body Bling – $7.00 to $9.00
You’ve decorated the house, office and clothes with your vinyl reminders, why not decorate your ears instead of earbuds?
Many of the above products are available from multiple vendors so if one runs out or their delivery date is too late, take a look around.
Check out my selections for the 2021 holiday season.