I want to make CD-R recordings of some out-of-print cassettes and vinyl records that I already own. This is not to violate copywrite as I don’t go for that – this is simply for personal use. I have some brand new high-end PC’s so, that end I got covered.

What software do I need?
Is it Freeware or commercially available?
How can I enhance the new sound files before creating the CD copies?
Which file format is best?
Should file compression be used?

Do I just plug the playback device directly into my sound card or is there more to it than that?

Or is it better to hire the work done by someone who knows what they are doing?

If you got links to reference websites, that would be great. Thanks.

In 1954 Bill Haley recorded the first Rock n Roll record, “Rock Around the Clock.” Not to say that that Rock n Roll was not recorded before that time. What I am saying is that generally “Rock Around the Clock” is considered the first. Prior to Bill Haley’s hit song, Rock n Roll music was considered Rhythm and Blues and only making a mild impact on popular music of the day. However, by 1955 a generation of WWII baby boomers were about to become teenagers and reject the music of the preceding generations. Combining Rhythm and Blues along with Country Music, mid 1950s singers and song writers created Rock n Roll. In its new form Rock n Roll caught the imagination of young people. What Bill Haley started in April of 1954, Elvis Presley finished in August of 1954 when he recorded “That’s All Right Mama”. Rock n Roll was here to stay.

So just what did several generations of teenage baby boomers do with all the Rock n Roll 45 RPM records and 33 1/3 RPM albums they purchased in the 1950s, 1960s. No, they did not trash them! They were carefully put away when record players disappeared off the market. It’s time to dig all your old records out of hiding and bring them into the digital age.

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From the 1980 LP: “Crimes Of Passion” (Chrysalis CHE-1275) Written by Kate Bush. I bought this copy when it came out in 1980. This is the first version of this song that I heard, not hearing Kate’s original until many years later. … 80’s rock vinyl LP record turntable Pat Benatar Kate Bush

Are there any steps to take in order to record my 12 single vinyl records to an IPod?

This is a Philips 312 belt drive turntable. It’s only two speed (33 and 45), and it doesn’t have a changer, but it still works great. This was a trash find. The record is Disc 1 of Fleetwood Mac Live. … Phillips 312 electronic record turntable player vintage trash find

I’m new to this whole USB turntable thing and don’t really have any idea what they’re capable of, other than the fact that you can transfer your record collection to CD or MP3 format via a computer. Websites with detailed info. would be fantastic…I’m not a DJ or anything. I just like vinyl records better than the sanitized modernism of CDs; call me old fashioned.

Thanks in advance for all the help.

I know some dj’s, for example ones who play trance music will still use vinyl records why is this? Is the sound quality still as good as say a compact disc?

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I have a TON of vinyl records still in their cover and everything. Very good condition, but used. I have beatles, beach boys, frampton, etc. Anyone know a price range I could sell those for?

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