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Albums Worth Getting on Vinyl

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My husband and I recently got a record player and we've loved finding good albums to listen to on vinyl! So here's my list of albums that are worth listening to on vinyl. Some of these we have, and some of them are on our list!
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Newer Albums

This section is for those records where the music was made in the 2000s or later! 

 
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The synths and intricacies of this record are really perfectly enjoyed on vinyl! Plus 1989 has some of the best vault tracks Taylor has released so far!
Taylor Swift - 1989 (Taylor's Version)
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The rock beats on this record are so much fun to listen to on vinyl!
Olivia Rodrigo - GUTS (Target Exclusive, Vinyl)
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Something about Noah Kahan's Stick Season just screams turntable.
Stick Season (We'll All Be Here Forever) [3 LP]
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While a lot of us are still waiting for The Anthology to come out on vinyl, the first half of TTPD is amazing on vinyl. I have loved listening to it, I have the clear edition here and think it's so cool!
Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department
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Kacey Musgraves makes music meant for your record player and Golden Hour is no exception!
Golden Hour - Kacey Musgraves
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The drums, guitar, and sound of Hayley Williams' voice on Riot! make this album so fun to listen to on vinyl!
Paramore - Riot (Anniversary Edition) LP
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I mean if you're a Swiftie, or even not one, you can't deny folklore needs to be played on vinyl.
Taylor Swift - folklore
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The album that has the cult classic Stacy's Mom boasts so many other amazing songs that make this one on my list of albums I want to have on vinyl!
Welcome Interstate Managers - Fountains Of Wayne
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I feel the same way about All We Know is Falling that I did about Riot! Paramore makes some great vinyl worthy albums.
All We Know Is Falling - Paramore
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I can hear American Idiot (the song) now in my head and am imagining dancing around to it in my living room on my record player. This album is a great one to get on vinyl.
American Idiot - Green Day
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Something about Amy Winehouse's voice reminds me of a piano bar and when I think of that kind of music I think about record players.
Amy Winehouse - Back To Black
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Just like Amy Winehouse, Adele's powerhouse voice demands a deeper listen that you can only get when listening to a record on vinyl
Adele - 21
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Older Albums

Anything with music made pre 2000 goes here! There are some amazing ones so don't discount this section either! 

 
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There is nothing I can say here except this album is the top of my vinyl wishlist!
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
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This soundtrack is one of the best in the MCU and every single song deserves it's vinyl moment. I'm just so thankful they released a collection of the songs on vinyl!
Vol. 1-Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix
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I mean, it's Queen, need I say more?
Queen - Greatest Hits
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David Bowie's voice and just everything about him makes me think of vinyl. There are so many of his records that I'd love to have on vinyl, but the soundtrack to this movie is one that's close to the top of my list!
David Bowie Labyrinth LP