Anyone who has ever listened to the “Blues” knows that it is more than just music, but an inspiration, an unfolding of the emotions that we all feel From Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Dixon and many other influential Blues legends, to the more contemporary Blues artists such as Robert Cray, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Blues music has and always be a part of out musical heritage

Can a heavy metal rock group release a CD without having ever being in the same room together or to have never met face to face Amazingly, it is being done; and quite remarkably

One element of the ever changing music industry is that the sale of vinyl records has increased and that these audio treasures are still in demand In our age of digital products and downloads, there are still millions who prefer the sound and experience of vinyl records

In part one we discussed the most important element of vinyl record appraising, the condition of the record and LP jacket or sleeve and the methods used in grading a vinyl record In this section we will explore other elements that factor into the value of a record

In this introduction to a four part series about album cover art we will explore several elements of this creative and personal art form with Vinyl Record Day Founder and album frame innovator Gary Freiberg (www

In part two of our four-part discussion with Vinyl Record Day Founder and vinyl businessman Gary Freiberg (http://wwwRockArtPictureShow

As we continue our discussion with Gary Freiberg (wwwRockArtPictureShow

As we conclude our four-part article series on album cover art, let’s to peer into the future and see what lies ahead for vinyl records and album cover art Joining us again for our discussion is Vinyl Record Day Founder and vinyl businessman Gary Freiberg (www

When Neilsen Soundscan releases their sales data regarding vinyl records, did you know that they do not count hundreds of ‘indie’ vinyl record shops in their totals So when you read ‘vinyl sales have risen…

With vinyl record sales up more than fifteen percent over last year’s totals (858,000 ‘units’ bought in 2006 versus 990,000 in 2007, according to Nielsen Soundscan), has the comeback of this historical audio medium reached its pinnacle No one can say for sure, but one thing is certain, these sales figures are not a full indication of just what is happening in the ‘vinyl world’ and how many records have truly been sold