PROS: vinyl is such a great medium, it sounds amazing, the feel is great, it’s tangible and you get amazing large artwork with it. It also feels more special to have it as an item you can hold. It also looks pretty in a shelf and makes a physical space for the record, making it feel even more special.
CONS: The price - it’s a money vacuum, and depending on how you consume music, you’ll probably never ever feel like you have enough. You could literally never stop buying, and you’ll still need to listen to Spotify or buy other mediums, even if just to listen on the go.
THOUGHTS: it’s truly a quality over quantity format. its an exercise of patience and slower consumerism. it’s best for people who appreciate physical and analogue media, and get joy out of things that are visual and tangible. It can be really rewarding, but is purely for passion, rather than practicality.
I’d say if you’re saving up money for something or don’t have spare cash, don’t - however if it brings you a really great amount of joy, start small and build over time.
If you do start, start with records that you really love and that you enjoy listening to from start to finish. Ones that you know you will put on at home and can sit with. And keep an eye out on second hand shops, though be weary they’re not as cheap as they used to be and may not be a bargain, even if they seem so.
Hope that helps!
