Vinyl record sales continue to grow year-on-year, with music fans of all ages discovering the joy of music pressed to wax. As a format, it demands your attention in a way that digital (and particularly streaming) can never hope to achieve. We advocate for vinyl as the best way to experience music at home. It requires a little extra thought and effort, but after all, nothing worth having in this world comes easily. So for those of you just getting started, here are five things you need to know as you set off on your vinyl journey.