{"id":7020,"date":"2025-11-17T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T14:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/?p=7020"},"modified":"2025-11-17T11:39:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T16:39:21","slug":"arachnophonia-discover-the-magic-of-vinyl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/2025\/11\/arachnophonia-discover-the-magic-of-vinyl\/","title":{"rendered":"Arachnophonia: Discover the Magic of Vinyl"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note:<\/strong> Arachnophonia<\/a> (\u201cArachno\u201d = spider \/ \u201c-phonia\u201d = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library<\/a>\u2018s collection.<\/p>\n

All links included in these posts will take you to either the library catalog record for the item in question<\/a> or to additional relevant<\/a> information from<\/a> around the web<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s installment of Arachnophonia<\/a> is by student manager Nikoloz (class of 2026) and features the Music Library’s collection of vinyl records<\/a>. Thanks, Nikoloz!<\/em><\/p>\n

Discover the Magic of Vinyl<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a world of digital streams and instant downloads, it\u2019s easy to forget the rich, tactile experience of music. But tucked away on the shelves of the Parsons Music Library is a collection that offers just that: our incredible vinyl collection<\/a>. If you\u2019ve never dropped a needle on a record, you\u2019re missing out on one of the most authentic and immersive ways to listen.<\/p>\n

So, what exactly is vinyl? A vinyl record is an analog sound storage medium, a physical disc with grooves that a stylus reads to reproduce sound. But to reduce it to just a “storage medium” misses the point entirely. Vinyl is an experience. It\u2019s the ritual of sliding the record out of its iconic sleeve, placing it on the turntable, and carefully cueing the needle. It\u2019s the warm, rich, and often deeper sound that movies almost exaggerate. In an age of disposable digital files, vinyl demands your attention and makes listening to an album an event.<\/p>\n

The best part? You don\u2019t need to invest in your own expensive setup to experience it. The Music Library has a couple of turntables that students can use for free! They are located in study room W201A<\/a> and the main reading room, providing the perfect quiet space to get lost in the music. We also have a portable record player<\/a> that can be checked out and used outside the library. <\/p>\n

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Record display in main reading room with blu-ray record player on the left hand side of the picture!<\/p><\/div>\n

Here\u2019s how you can dive in:<\/p>\n

Explore Our Collection<\/a>: Choose from hundreds of albums that are already on our shelves. We have a diverse collection spanning decades and genres: from classic rock and jazz to modern indie and classical. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to discover something new or finally hear a legendary album the way it was originally meant to be heard.<\/p>\n

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Vinyl records in the Music Library stacks<\/p><\/div>\n

OR, Bring Your Own Vinyl: Have a cherished collection at home or just picked up a new record from a local shop? Bring it in! Our turntables are ready for you.<\/p>\n

Why Not Give It a Spin?<\/p>\n

Next time you\u2019re in the Parsons Music Library<\/a> for a study session, take a different kind of break. Reserve a study room, pick out a record (or bring your own), and discover the unique magic of vinyl. It\u2019s more than just listening; it\u2019s connecting with music on a whole new level. Our friendly staff is always happy to help you get started and find the perfect album for your mood. Come and experience the sound that started a revolution!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Editor\u2019s note: Arachnophonia (\u201cArachno\u201d = spider \/ \u201c-phonia\u201d = sound) is a regular feature on our blog where members of the UR community can share their thoughts about resources from the Parsons Music Library\u2018s collection. All links included in these … Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[15223,15242],"tags":[61217,232024,232030,232184,230952,232186,231324,231329,230949,232185],"class_list":["post-7020","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-collection","category-promotional","tag-arachnophonia","tag-arachnophonia-25-26","tag-bluetooth-record-player","tag-nikloloz","tag-record-player","tag-study-rooms","tag-vinyl","tag-vinyl-lp","tag-vinyl-records","tag-vinyl-revival"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p7bb9Y-1Pe","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7020","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7020"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7020\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7025,"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7020\/revisions\/7025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7020"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7020"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/create.richmond.edu\/parsons\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7020"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}