Hold It in Your Hands: The Enduring Magic of CDs and Vinyl
Ian Joseph
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Remember the thrill of peeling the plastic off a brand-new album? The joy of flipping through liner notes, admiring the cover art, and feeling the weight of music in your hands? In Hold It in Your Hands, we celebrate the lasting magic of physical media—CDs, vinyl, and the tangible experience of owning music.
In an era of endless streams and disposable playlists, something has been lost: the connection, the ritual, the permanence. This book is a love letter to the formats that defined generations, from the crisp clarity of compact discs to the warm, crackling nostalgia of vinyl records. We’ll dive into the history, the cultural significance, and the sheer joy of building a collection you can see, touch, and cherish.
For music lovers, collectors, and nostalgia seekers alike, this is a passionate defense of why physical music isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving.
Duration - 2h 20m.
Author - Ian Joseph.
Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G.
Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Field Books ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Remember the thrill of peeling the plastic off a brand-new album? The joy of flipping through liner notes, admiring the cover art, and feeling the weight of music in your hands? In Hold It in Your Hands, we celebrate the lasting magic of physical media—CDs, vinyl, and the tangible experience of owning music. In an era of endless streams and disposable playlists, something has been lost: the connection, the ritual, the permanence. This book is a love letter to the formats that defined generations, from the crisp clarity of compact discs to the warm, crackling nostalgia of vinyl records. We’ll dive into the history, the cultural significance, and the sheer joy of building a collection you can see, touch, and cherish. For music lovers, collectors, and nostalgia seekers alike, this is a passionate defense of why physical music isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. Duration - 2h 20m. Author - Ian Joseph. Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G. Published Date - Sunday, 19 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Field Books ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: Press Play, Not Skip
Duration:00:01:49
Chapter 2: The Joy of the Hunt
Duration:00:02:02
Chapter 3: Record Stores, Road Trips, and Hidden Gems
Duration:00:01:58
Chapter 4: Liner Notes, Lyrics, and Lost Art
Duration:00:02:14
Chapter 5: When Albums Were Art
Duration:00:02:44
Chapter 6: The Death and Rebirth of the Album
Duration:00:02:07
Chapter 7: Albums That Demand to Be Heard in Full
Duration:00:05:56
Chapter 8: Why Skipping Tracks is a Crime (and Other Unwritten Rules of Music Listening)
Duration:00:05:01
Chapter 9: The Comeback of Vinyl – Not Just a Fad
Duration:00:05:44
Chapter 10: The Underrated Art of Album Notes and Liner Notes
Duration:00:06:48
Chapter 11: The Tangible Love Affair: Why Holding Music in Your Hands Matters
Duration:00:07:49
Chapter 12: The Value of the Complete Package: Why Albums are More Than Just Music
Duration:00:07:50
Chapter 13: The Ritual of the Listening Experience: Why Playing a CD or Vinyl Is Something Special
Duration:00:08:29
Chapter 14: Vinyl’s Revival: Why It’s More Than Just a Trend
Duration:00:08:57
Chapter 15: The Future of Physical Media: Why CDs and Vinyl Will Never Fade Away
Duration:00:09:59
Chapter 16: The Golden Age of Cassette Tapes: Why Tapes Will Always Have a Place in Our Hearts
Duration:00:09:41
Chapter 17: Tapes and the DIY Spirit: How Cassettes Became the Backbone of Underground Music
Duration:00:09:15
Chapter 18: The Minidisc: A Format Ahead of Its Time
Duration:00:09:10
Chapter 19: The Digital Dilemma: Why We’re Starting to Miss the Physical
Duration:00:09:26
Chapter 20: The Album Artwork: The Lost Art of Visual Music
Duration:00:08:13
Chapter 21: The Sound of Nostalgia: Why Vinyl and CDs Sound Better
Duration:00:08:13
Chapter 22: The Joy of Collecting: Vinyl and CDs as Treasures
Duration:00:05:31
Chapter 23: The Enduring Legacy of Physical Music
Duration:00:01:57