Vinyl sounds physically better - digital formats like MP3 & AAC use the digital signal which can't fully represent what's been recorded. If you listen to both CD and vinyl you'll notice the difference. Bass will seem to play a bigger role, and drums will seem to be more pronounced. @Adrenal: Any decent record player will still be manually operated these days. Automatic cueing is just for convenience, and if it's not configured properly can even damage your records. @Cooldog08: It really depends on what records they are, how clean they are and if the sleeve is in decent condition. A good condition older pressing of a Beatles record can fetch £40-£50. @istolethepie: I just find older music just better than the vast majority of the modern crap you find today. Nothing like sitting down and listening to a bit of Mark Knopfler or Jimi Hendrix! :P @Saruman44: It all depends on what you are buying. 180/200g vinyls will more expensive, but if you want quality I'm sure you'd be willing to pay the extra money. Has anyone got a good record cleaning method? My friend and I use de-ionized water mixed with a bit of ethanol, but I was just curious if there was any better way.