🎵 What Vinyl Records Should You Start With?

Starting your vinyl collection isn’t about finding the most expensive records — it’s about finding what you love to play. Whether you’re new to the format or coming back to it, your first few records will set the tone for your entire experience.

Here’s how to choose the right ones to get started:

💖 1. Buy Records You Actually Want to Listen To

Forget hype. Start with albums you already know and love — records that bring you joy every time you spin them. Think:

• Your favourite album of all time
• Records you associate with a memory or phase of life
• Artists you’ve always wanted to explore more deeply

🧑🎤 2. Start With Iconic Albums That Sound Great on Vinyl

Some records were just made for wax — warm, dynamic, and rich with detail.

Popular choices that sound fantastic:

• Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
• Pink Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
• David Bowie – Hunky Dory
• Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
• Miles Davis – Kind of Blue

Bonus: Most are easy to find as new reissues or well-graded used copies.

🔄 3. Don’t Worry About Value — Yet

Your first few records should help you fall in love with the format. Worrying about first pressings or resale value can come later.

Start simple. Curate emotionally. Build from there.

🛒 4. Where to Find Your First Records

• Local record stores (support independents!)
• Online shops like Heathen Records
• Record fairs and markets
• Hand-me-downs from family or friends

➕ What’s Next?

Want to keep your collection sounding great? Read our next post:
👉 Vinyl Grading Made Simple: How to Understand Record Conditions