{"id":7027,"date":"2025-04-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=7027"},"modified":"2025-04-11T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T01:00:01","slug":"drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/","title":{"rendered":"English Vocabulary for Vinyl Record Collectors [Updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#English_Vocabulary_for_Vinyl_Records\" >English Vocabulary for Vinyl Records<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Vinyl\" >Vinyl<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Records\" >Record(s)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Wax\" >Wax<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Equipment_and_Types_of_Records\" >Equipment and Types of Records<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Turntable\" >Turntable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#LP\" >LP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#12-inch\" >12-inch&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#45_7-inch\" >45 \/ 7-inch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Picture_disc\" >Picture disc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Variant\" >Variant<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Record_Condition\" >Record Condition&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Other_Useful_Vocabulary\" >Other Useful Vocabulary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Sealed\" >Sealed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Ding\" >Ding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Warp\" >Warp<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Static\" >Static<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Common_Expressions_for_Record_Shopping\" >Common Expressions for Record Shopping<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Original_pressing_Reissue\" >Original pressing \/ Reissue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Dig\" >Dig<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Haul\" >Haul<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Holy_grail\" >Holy grail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#White_whale\" >White whale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/drop-the-needle-vocabulary-for-vinyl-record-collectors\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>From older fans to younger listeners who grew up with digital music, music lovers have made vinyl records <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/more-records-than-cds-sold-for-first-time-since-1987\/1vjhlMOnEe2mmXczOB66Nw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more popular<\/a> now than they've been in many years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're interested in starting your own collection, there is some special vocabulary you should know. From the records themselves to words you'll hear in stores or see online, this article will explain some basic English for vinyl collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Vocabulary_for_Vinyl_Records\"><\/span><strong>English Vocabulary for Vinyl Records<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025516\/vinyl_record_english_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A row of vinyl records leaning against one another\" class=\"wp-image-10934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025516\/vinyl_record_english_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025516\/vinyl_record_english_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025516\/vinyl_record_english_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025516\/vinyl_record_english_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025516\/vinyl_record_english_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vinyl\"><\/span><strong>Vinyl<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's start at the very beginning. \"Vinyl\" is short for \"polyvinyl chloride,\" the material used to make records. It's an uncountable term, so it should never have an \"s.\" Use it to talk about many records or an unknown amount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sasha is a DJ, so she has a lot of <strong>vinyl<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Do you sell <strong>vinyl<\/strong> here or just CDs?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I've been collecting <strong>vinyl<\/strong> for almost 10 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Records\"><\/span><strong>Record(s)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Record\" is countable, so you can use it to refer to one or many pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sasha's a DJ, so she has a lot of <strong>records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I've been collecting <strong>records<\/strong> for almost 10 years.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>What's your favorite <strong>record<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also say \"vinyl record.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This store specializes in books and <strong>vinyl records<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wax\"><\/span><strong>Wax<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This slang term for vinyl records likely comes from the fact that <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Phonograph_cylinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">phonograph cylinders<\/a>, the earliest recording medium, were made of wax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like \"vinyl,\" \"wax\" is uncountable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We're going hunting for <strong>wax<\/strong> today. Do you know any good stores around here?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm planning on buying a lot of <strong>wax<\/strong> during my trip.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: This term is only common among record enthusiasts, not the general public!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment_and_Types_of_Records\"><\/span><strong>Equipment and Types of Records<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025530\/vinyl_record_english_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A modern turntable\" class=\"wp-image-10935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025530\/vinyl_record_english_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025530\/vinyl_record_english_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025530\/vinyl_record_english_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025530\/vinyl_record_english_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025530\/vinyl_record_english_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turntable\"><\/span><strong>Turntable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes called \"record players,\" turntables are the machines that are used to play records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most turntables include a special switch for adjusting the RPM, or \"revolutions per minute.\" This determines how many times the turntable spins a record in one minute.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LP\"><\/span><strong>LP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LP is short for \"long-player.\" LPs are complete albums that usually have between 8 and 12 songs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-inch\"><\/span><strong>12-inch<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>12-inch records got their name because they're 12 inches in <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/diameter\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAXBg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diameter<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although they're the same size as LPs, 12-inches usually only contain two or three songs. These shorter records, sometimes called \"singles,\" were used to promote albums in the time before the digital era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_7-inch\"><\/span><strong>45 \/ 7-inch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>7-inch records are seven inches in diameter and usually only have one song per side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7-inches are also called \"45s\" (forty-fives) because they're usually played on a turntable's 45 RPM setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Picture_disc\"><\/span><strong>Picture disc<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can guess from the name, picture discs are records with pictures on them! These are usually more popular for displaying than for listening to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variant\"><\/span><strong>Variant<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular trend in recent years is for records to have several different versions, called \"variants,\" available for sale. Although the music is the same, the color of a variant's disc or the design of its packaging may be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Record_Condition\"><\/span><strong>Record Condition&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025604\/vinyl_record_english_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An old, scratched and dirty vinyl record\" class=\"wp-image-10936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025604\/vinyl_record_english_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025604\/vinyl_record_english_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025604\/vinyl_record_english_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025604\/vinyl_record_english_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025604\/vinyl_record_english_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the fun of collecting records is searching for good \u2014 or at least interesting \u2014 music from the past. That means looking through lots of used records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You'll want to check the condition of used records carefully before buying them. In physical stores and online, it's common to see record conditions described with a system of letters called \"grades.\" Let's take a look at what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Grade<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Meaning<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Poor<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fair<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">G<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">VG<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Very Good<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">NM<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Near Mint<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">M<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mint<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When talking about any kind of collectible item, \"mint\" means \"perfect condition.\" Lower grades, such as P, F and G mean the record has problems like scratches, scuffs (light marks) or some other kind of damage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that sometimes a record and its outside cover, called a \"sleeve,\" will have separate grades.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/the-many-meanings-and-uses-of-x\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Many Meanings and Uses of X<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Useful_Vocabulary\"><\/span><strong>Other Useful Vocabulary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025602\/vinyl_record_english_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Customers shopping in a clean, organized record store\" class=\"wp-image-10937\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025602\/vinyl_record_english_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025602\/vinyl_record_english_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025602\/vinyl_record_english_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025602\/vinyl_record_english_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025602\/vinyl_record_english_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some other common terms you should know when shopping for records.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sealed\"><\/span><strong>Sealed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sealed record is in its original plastic wrapping (sometimes called \"shrink wrap\")&nbsp; and has never been opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I found a bunch of <strong>sealed <\/strong>records from the 1960s in my grandparents' closet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ding\"><\/span><strong>Ding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Dings\" refer to damage on the corners of record sleeves due to being dropped or bumped against other objects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This record is near mint except for some <strong>dings<\/strong> on the sleeve.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warp\"><\/span><strong>Warp<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warped records are bent slightly because of exposure to too much pressure, water or heat. As a result, they may not play properly when placed on a turntable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The basement was <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/vocabulary-and-expressions-related-to-natural-disasters\/\">flooded<\/a>, so a lot of these records are <strong>warped<\/strong> from water damage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Static\"><\/span><strong>Static<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/static\/4QMcXE1HRT66FooHeIf5yA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Static<\/a> is a hissing noise you can sometimes hear on records as well as on weak radio or television signals. It's most common on records that aren't in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of the cleaner sound of CDs and digital audio files, some people actually prefer the sound of static that is associated with vinyl. However, most people agree that too much static is not good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I love a little <strong>static<\/strong> on my records. It gives them a warm sound that I don't get from streaming.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Expressions_for_Record_Shopping\"><\/span><strong>Common Expressions for Record Shopping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025641\/vinyl_record_english_5-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"A woman looking through plastic bins full of used vinyl records\" class=\"wp-image-10938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025641\/vinyl_record_english_5-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025641\/vinyl_record_english_5-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/05\/25025641\/vinyl_record_english_5-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Original_pressing_Reissue\"><\/span><strong>Original pressing \/ Reissue<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each set of a record that is manufactured is called a \"pressing.\" Popular records may have many pressings over the years, sometimes from different countries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This record's <strong>original pressing<\/strong> is from the US, but there are also Canadian, UK and Japanese pressings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>When a record is manufactured and sold again, we say it has been \"reissued.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Collectors were happy to hear that the rare record would be <strong>reissued<\/strong> next month.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A reissued record is called a \"reissue.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Reissues<\/strong> of classic records are often cheaper than original pressings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dig\"><\/span><strong>Dig<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New records are easy to find in clean, organized stores. However, many old, used records are found in places most people don't visit often, like garages, attics and flea markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because searching these spaces is often difficult or inconvenient, record collectors call it \"digging,\" the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/dig\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAP9g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">same word<\/a> we use to describe searching for something deep underground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We spent all day <strong>digging<\/strong>. My money's gone, but I've got some great new music!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>People who hunt for records are called \"diggers\" or \"crate diggers,\" referring to the milk crates that records are often kept in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This market is a popular place for <strong>crate diggers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Haul\"><\/span><strong>Haul<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Haul\" is a <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/haul\/BTlLqhVkEeecfgPoh1HipA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">verb<\/a> that means \"to pull something heavy along the ground.\" But in its noun form, it refers to items you were able to find during a shopping trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141737\/avatar_28.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">I got these vintage jazz and funk records at the flea market today for only $11 total.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141547\/avatar_6.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">That's a pretty good <strong>haul<\/strong>!<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This term isn't limited to only record fans; it's common among people who collect all types of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holy_grail\"><\/span><strong>Holy grail<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Holy_Chalice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Holy Grail<\/a> is a cup that Christians believe was used by Jesus Christ. In casual conversations, however, a holy grail (or sometimes just \"grail\") is a very rare and valuable item.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>There are only a few copies of this record, so it's a <strong>holy grail<\/strong> for many collectors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_whale\"><\/span><strong>White whale<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to a holy grail, a \"white whale\" is an item that's very difficult to find. This term comes from the famous 1851 novel <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Moby-Dick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Moby-Dick<\/em><\/a> by American author Herman Melville. In the story, a sea captain is determined to find and kill a large, white whale that he had seen once before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike a holy grail, which is something many people want, a white whale usually has more personal importance; one person's white whale may be very different than someone else's.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I found my <strong>white whale<\/strong> for an incredible price at a garage sale last week. I couldn't believe it!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-talk-about-prices-in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>How to Talk About Prices in English<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern technology has made enjoying music more convenient than ever, but there is a special charm to vinyl records that more people around the world are discovering.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For English learners and new collectors, make sure you know the basic terms we've introduced here before you start digging yourself \u2014&nbsp;it will make your experience much better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more useful English related to music, check out the following articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-music-idioms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\"Get Into the Rhythm\" with English Idioms Related to Music<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/words-and-expressions-related-to-singing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Words and Expressions Related to Singing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/espresso-lyrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn English Through Music: 'Espresso' by Sabrina Carpenter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From older fans to younger listeners who grew up with digital music, music lovers have made vinyl records more popular now than they've been in many years. 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