Starting a vinyl collection can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you out, we’ve curated 10 essential records that deliver on sound, influence, and timeless appeal. Whether you're spinning your first record or building your crate, these albums are must-haves.
1. The Beatles – Abbey Road
No collection is complete without the Fab Four. From harmonies to iconic cover art, this is vinyl royalty.
2. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon
A sonic journey best appreciated on analog. It’s immersive, philosophical, and a vinyl classic.
3. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
Every track is gold. Raw emotion and perfect production make this a collector's favorite.
4. David Bowie – Hunky Dory
Bowie at his most brilliant. “Life on Mars?” alone makes it worth owning.
5. Nirvana – Nevermind
The record that defined a generation. Grunge, raw and real, sounds incredible on vinyl.
6. Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
Modern soul with vintage flair. Perfect for those who appreciate lush arrangements and heartfelt vocals.
7. Bob Marley & The Wailers – Legend
A reggae essential. Marley’s rhythms and messages never go out of style.
8. Radiohead – OK Computer
Ambient, complex, and hauntingly beautiful. A true experience on vinyl.
9. Miles Davis – Kind of Blue
A jazz cornerstone. Smooth, expressive, and beautifully suited to the vinyl format.
10. Taylor Swift – Midnights (Limited Pressing)
Proof that vinyl is alive and evolving. A contemporary masterpiece with rich pop production.
Conclusion:
These albums are the perfect foundation for a diverse and meaningful vinyl collection. Discover them—and so many more—at ElevationMusic.ie.
