I get the sound aesthetic of vintage vinyl. The white noise and the clicks and pops. Like most 60’s households of my youth, center stage was the large stereo Hi-Fi system in its tambor doored cabinet. Wire racks held my parents’ extensive collection. They were early adopters of an album of the month type club. Their tastes ran the gamut from Marty Robbins to Frannte and Teicher. I think the drama that each artist offered through gunfighter ballads or piano renditions of classics got them hooked.. Or maybe they just forgot to send the postcard back on time.

We were allowed to use the equipment, too. But I always had to wait until no one was home to fully enjoy my listening experience. It was 1970 and my music love coincided with my all time favorite TV show. I own the entire family collection and most of the main star’s solo career up until about 1975.

I added to the wire rock as a teenager with my own subscription which brought Queen into the house and I had to have the soundtrack to A Chorusline. I took to James, Joni, and Jackson early but traded vinyl for a walkman and cassettes. These folks are my daily go to once again upgraded to CD's.

Despite ridicule, I stand by my vinyl collection. I have them still and will cherish them always.

These pieces are called “Get on the Bus” - inspired by the Partridge Family. They’re 8x10 inches each, sold together for $625 or individually for $325 each. Click here to shop.