NEW VINYL RECORDS GLOSSARY
SoundStageDirect.com has provided a glossary of frequently used
terms that relate to our new vinyl records. This guide will help
to ensure that you understand the features of the products that
you are purchasing, and define what some of the most common terms
mean in regard to our new vinyl records. Should you have any
questions about our new vinyl records, please make sure to contact
us directly.
NEW VINYL RECORDS
New vinyl records and even used vinyl records are able to capture the purest quality of recorded music in its truest form. This is possible because the initial recording is captured on an analog source (usually tape) for the ultimate in High Fidelity sound; it is then pressed onto virgin vinyl. Analog recordings capture the bottom end (or bass) while adding sweetness to the high end (or treble) better than any digital recording ever could. Analog systems are still commonly used for recording before they are digitally transferred to CD. During a digital transfer, the sound is actually slightly altered when the final CDs are produced, unlike new vinyl records. The word “fidelity” means accuracy and faithfulness. High Fidelity sound is faithful to the original sound made by the artist, capturing maximum accuracy of what was intended for the listener to hear. New vinyl records capture those sounds perfectly for the ultimate High Fidelity listening experience!
180 GRAM AND 200 GRAM LP
These particular new vinyl records are produced with 180 and
200 grams of high definition premium grade virgin vinyl.
This is a higher quality audiophile pressing than the typical
vinyl record of 100-120 grams. These limited edition new
vinyl records are manufactured with the hi-fi enthusiast
in mind. A 180 and 200 gram LP is sometimes also referred
to as an audiophile pressing; there is a higher bass response
and even a warmer High Fidelity sound. 180 and 200 gram LPs
or new vinyl records are typically manufactured in limited
amounts and are considered collectables, commanding a higher
price.
VINYL
REISSUES
Typically, a vinyl reissue is a repressing of an original LP, usually extracted
from the recording’s master-tapes. In some cases, reissues are remastered
to lower surface noise and improve overall sonics. Reissues help preserve the
music of an original recording, especially when original LPs become unavailable
or can no longer be found. Reissues can be pressed on a variety of thickness
from 150 gram to 200 gram and offer a great opportunity for new vinyl records
collectors to own many classic recordings. Please
click here to see how new vinyl records compare to compact discs.
