“I associate vinyl records first with my dad. It’s something we can connect with, his memories beginning long before CDs and tapes, and mine from childhood—flashes and images of record covers, hearing the hiss, fuzz, and pop as the needle was gently placed on the grooves. My father no longer uses the Technic record player of my childhood, (he swears he gave it to me, but in my many moves I can’t be sure. I think it’s in the attic at my parent’s house).”
“One of my earliest childhood memories: my parents had friends over for dinner. We go into the living room after eating, my Dad puts on a record and I start dancing on the pea-soup, green shag carpeting, and everyone is laughing and having a good time. The record he put on was apparently my favorite, Halloween Party featuring “Monster Mash,” and of course Screamin Jay Hawkins’ “I Put a Spell on You.”
My dad loved rock and roll. His collection was made up of mostly ’60s and ’70s psychedelia and rock. Santana’s Abraxas (“Black Magic Woman” is still one of my favorite songs), Abbey Road, The Who’s The Kids are Alright, Pet Sounds, Hendrix’s Are You Experienced, and Creedence Clearwater Revival were in rotation. A childhood (and current) favorite was Fleetwood Mac’s Rumors. The cover engendered the need to dress in a leotard, ballet shoes, and tights for an entire summer.
Another album cover that made an impression on me was Boston’s self-titled album, the one with the big UFO in the center and the two little ones behind it. I thought it was super cool and mysterious and I loved the ’70s font, although I can’t ever remember listening to the album.
Sgt. Pepper’s redux: Should you buy the $$$ new version of The Beatles classic or save your money? Giles Martin and his team went back to these four track element reels and reassembled Sgt. Pepper’s from these earlier generation tapes, which had been kept in the EMI vaults. The results, whether the new stereo mix or the surround treatment, are remarkable. From the opening moments of the audience anticipating the start of a rock concert, you just know that you are about to experience something amazing—what audiophiles call an “eargasm.” It made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck as if I was really there standing among the audience—or in Abbey Road studios—waiting for the show to begin. Red lights, green lights, strawberry wine, if you know what I mean. And then BOOM it’s on. The title track 
Inside Unheard ‘Sgt. Pepper’ Outtakes: Exclusive First Listen: No matter how well you know the album, this remix is full of nuances any fan will notice, especially the bottom end —Ringo’s kick drum really reveals new dimensions. It’s a tribute to the band and their producer. “My dad, especially on Pepper, was almost like a satellite dish that managed to capture all their ideas and mash them down to this little black piece of plastic that changed the way people listen to music.” But the real treasures are the 34 bonus tracks, which 
Winnipeg-based ‘doctor of audio’ keeping the records spinning at age 83: In the cramped quarters of Bill Yaworski’s Sanford Street electronics shop some feel claustrophobic, others see charm and feel nostalgic. It’s a business, which has stood the test of time and survived numerous changes in an evolving industry shaped by digital downloads and streaming music services. At Columbus Radio, it’s the resurgence of vinyl records that has helped keep the business running strong. Yaworski – in his white lab coat surrounded by stacks and stacks of audio equipment including speakers, amplifiers and turntables in need of repair – is known by some as 
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