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Vinyl Record Players For Your Automobile

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by Joe Wallace
While looking for vinyl oddities today, I stumbled across a collection of photos of record players designed to be installed in a car or truck. Designed for the lover of 7-inch singles, it would be truly awesome to see these come back in a major way. Of course that would necessitate a big industry for the the seven inch single coming back, too…but is that really a bad thing?

Check out the delicious retro loveliness of these players! Some of the images are courtesy of Dark Roasted Blend, while others are from eBay, BoingBoing and other sources. The video, which is first, shows the in-car vinyl player in action…sweet.




 

The Crossfader Show Salutes Military DJs

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by Joe Wallace

I served for nearly 14 years in the Air Force as a broadcaster, which means I spent quite a lot of time as a DJ on the American Forces Network in places like Korea, Iceland, and Japan, spinning both vinyl and digital tracks.

A lot of people scratch their heads at the idea of a DJ in uniform, but our real purpose there was as much about creating community and familiarity–and being there during natural disasters and other major events–as it was anything else connected to being on the radio or television.

So naturally I’ve got a soft spot for military broadcasters in general and DJs in particular. Imagine my surprise when researching some of my old stomping grounds upon discovering The Crossfader Show, which offers this tribute to military DJs and turntablists. Made me feel good to see others spreading some love for people spinning in uniform. Check this video–which is a recording of the Crossfader Show’s live bi-weekly feed. Thanks, guys! Awesome stuff.




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DJ Digital Josh: I Started With Vinyl But I’m Not Going Back

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That headline is a quote via DJ Digital Josh from his YouTube Channel entry for this clip. Sounds a bit blasphemous to the vinyl junkies in the room, but I’m sure he’s got his reasons. Whatever the case, this DJ Digital Josh clip is fun–love the jazz samples mashed up with the “two turntables” mantra again and again. This one’s circa 2006.

–Joe Wallace