The album as an art form, yet again, remains the focus here it’ll be interesting to see what other prints arrive with future Essentials releases and how VMP utilizes these canvases as a means of artistic expression. Alternatively, you can keep the print as a collector’s piece. Those with the wall space could frame these (although you may need a custom frame size). Advertisementsįinally, behind the outer sleeve is our custom art print, which reflects the album artwork. Pressed on ‘crystal ball’ vinyl for a stunning marbled effect, I defy anyone to say these don’t look super cool next to the album art.Ĭolored vinyl divides opinion among the vinyl community, of course, but in my experience, the quality of colored vinyl pressing has come a long way in recent years. Inside the jacket, we have the liner notes booklet explaining the story behind this record, and of course, both LPs, which are the real showstoppers in this entire package. The print quality is high and feels like a premium release. The album cover is a beautiful crystal ball effect that catches the light. Safe to say, it’s best to have an open mind when joining the Essentials club however, there will always be times when a record just isn’t a good fit. The original and most popular is their Essentials Record of the Month subscription, which covers an eclectic mix of ‘essential’ albums across a wide variety of genres. Quite simply, members receive a specially curated and pressed record based on their genre preference. And, what better way to experience the whole package than via the medium of music on vinyl. All aspects should be regarded as an art form, from the songwriting and production to the album artwork and manufacturing. I think that’s such a powerful message behind a record club, and it’s a sentiment very close to my heart as the Editor of Sound Matters. In their own words, “VMP seeks to experience music more deeply, and we believe in the power of the album as an art form.” Every great album has a story that’s the mantra touted from the home page of.

Vinyl me please september 2021