The Vinyl Tag : 2019
I’ve been wanting to do this forever but never had an excuse to, until now! Here’s my Vinyl tag! I love watching other people do them, so let’s go:
*Disclaimer - I didn’t create this tag! Credit to the original creator*
Question 1 : How many records do you own?
4, 10″ Records
11, 7″ Records
79, 12″ Records
94 Records total - A relatively small collection but growing :)
Question 2 : What record player do you own?
Unfortunately, I still have my Crosley Cruiser - however, I’m saving to upgrade as we speak.
Question 3 : How old were you when you first started collecting?
I got my first record when I was 13-14 I believe.
Question 4 : What’s the oldest record you own?
Led Zeppelin - IV
This was my Dad’s when he was a teenager, so it’s extra special to me. The copyright is 1971, of course that doesn’t mean that’s when it as pressed but as far as my knowledge on age of records, this is my oldest one.
Questions 5 and 6 : What was your first ever record? What was the first record you bought with your own money?
5 Seconds of Summer - Sounds Good Feels Good
Both my first ever record and the first record I bought with my own money back in 2015, 5SOS was my favorite band for the longest time and I knew I needed to get this one to start my collection. I bought my first record player and played this baby all the time. Unfortunately, it’s only in standard black pressing, but it still has a special place in my heart. :)
Question 7 : Favorite Colored Vinyl?
Waterparks - Entertainment
Ugh, this pressing is gorgeous! I love the combination of the transparency, the pink splatter and the fuchsia speckles. Fun fact, this record showed up at my door early from the preorder so I listened to it before the actual album release date, oops. Still, a beautiful pressing.
Question 8 : A discount album?
Emily’s Army - Lost at Seventeen
The Rise Records website was having a vinyl sale online and I scooped this one up. I love the marble pressing and of course, the boys (Now in SWMRS) killed this record and it’s one of my favorites. If you like SWMRS, I highly recommend Emily’s Army.
Question 9 : Your prized possession?
The Wrecks - Panic Vertigo (Signed!)
I had a few to choose from, but this is my only vinyl signed by all members of the band, let alone all 5. I got this guy as soon as I saw it on sale online and it’s forward and on display in my room. Yes, it normally has a clear protector. Plus, that bubblegum vinyl is so fun to spin.
Question 10 : A record by a female artist
Halsey - Badlands
Honestly, I had more records by female-fronted bands but I wasn’t sure if that counted so here's one of my first records. :) I love the design and feel of the album, especially that soft baby pink pressing. Overall, an album that I still like and listen to once in a while.
Question 11 : A Record from your Favorite Band
Depeche Mode - People are People (Single)
I cycled through at least 6 possible records for this category. I tend to cycle through “favorite” bands and I have quite a few. Depeche Mode, however, is a band that means a lot to me and it actually my mom’s favorite band, so this is a nod to her as well. My mom’s good friend actually found this one for me while we were all visiting a record store in Pittsburgh, so I can’t take credit for finding this one!
Question 12 : An Impulse Buy
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Californication
Kind of an impulse buy, vinyl sure as hell ain’t cheap so I fight may impulse urge and buy CD’s instead (oops). But, if you saw my recent NYC haul, I picked up this bad boy as soon as I walked in the door and carried it around the whole time. usually I shuffle through, put things back, add things, but this one I picked up and kept the whole time. Kind of an impulse? Sure it counts.
Question 13 : A Gifted Record
Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
My dad got this album for me for Christmas and it’s one of my favorites. A staple in any Vinyl collection. The Bifold itself has an almost velvety finish on the outside and it’s completely matte. Such a masterpiece of an album and a beautiful record all together.
Question 14 : Your Most Played Record
All Time Low - Put Up Or Shut Up
I try to give all my records some love, but when I first got this record a few years ago, I played it nearly every day. Still absolutely love this EP and it gets some good playtime. Unfortunately, this was before I discovered the amazing world of colored pressings, but still one of my favorites. :)
Question 15 : A Rarity
Mt Eddy - Chroma
This might not be the rarest Vinyl in my collection, but I know for sure this one is a rare one. This blue pressing of Mt Eddy’s album Chroma, now under the name “Ultra Q”. Honestly, I’m not sure what happened to the band, whether they changed names or created a whole new project, but nevertheless I love this album, I love this pressing, and I’m happy I got my hands on a first batch of this rare blue pressing. :)
Questions 16 : A Rainy Day Record
Froth - Outside (Briefly)
A lot of people have the idea of a good rainy day record, but rainy days for me are gentle, calm and mellow. I love the side and just breathe and relax near the window and just exist. This record is playing in the background. I love Froth and their music is so layered and has so much depth to it, but you can also have it soft in the background. By the way, the drips on the cover are part of the art, not stains/damage!
Question 17 : A Feel Good Album
Green Day - Dookie
Talk about an absolute classic! I remember listening to this album when I was little all the way through my school years and I’ll always have it with me when I need some picking up and to just jam out. So many good memories with this badass, iconic album.
Question 18 : A Nostalgia Record
R.E.M. - The One I love (12″ Single)
I picked this promo copy of The One I Love at one of my favorite record shops and it reminded me of both learning to play guitar, I learned this song in class, and my mom, a big R.E.M. fan. A great song, a great band, and some great memories.
Question 19 : A Record Store Day Purchase
The Wonder Years - Live from Maida Vale
Okay, confession, I don’t have a record store near me so this was not purchased on Record Store Day. However! One day I will, and this was a Record Store Day 2019 Exclusive. I’ve been really getting into The Wonder Years and this bone white pressing is so pretty to play. The more I listen to this record, the more I love it.
Question 20 : A Recent Purchase
Green Day - Kerplunk
Not only another Green Day album, but another album a bought in NYC! This album is underrated and I’m so stoked to have it on vinyl. It even came with the original 7″ single so, I kinda had to get it, right?
Thank you so, so much for reading! Tag me if you decide to do your own and I’ll see you guys in the next one.









