Vinyl Facts
The first records were originally played on this machine
What is the phonograph?
Missy Elliott
What is rap?
This rapper and this famous reality TV star recently filed for divorce
Who are Kanye West and Kim Kardashian?
This component is an arm that moves over the record to drop the stylus
What is the tonearm?
This 2010s jam's intro wasn't actually played on a bass, but on a guitar through an octave petal
What is The Less I Know The Better?
The three most common speeds for records, in revolutions per minute, are 45, 78, and this
What is 33 1/3 rpm?
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard
What is psych rock?
Condolences go out to fans of this popular electronic duo who broke up this week
Who is Daft Punk?
This is the adjustable weight on the tone arm used to control the tracking force of the needle
What is the counterweight?
The 00s indie pop anthem Electric Feel is by this band
Who are MGMT?
Before the introduction of polyvinyl chloride in the 1940s, this material was used to produce records
What is shellac.
Beach House
What is shoegaze?
These two indie musicians were recently cancelled for attending the January 6th Capitol Riots
Who are Ariel Pink and John Maus?
This is the rotating component of the turntable where the record is placed
What is the platter?
Name the five Spice Girls from the famous 90s girl band
Who are Scary Spice, Sporty Spice, Baby Spice, Ginger Spice, and Posh Spice?
There are two different ways a turntable can turn its platter, through a direct drive or through this
What is belt drive?
Kraftwerk
What is techno?
A popular singer-songwriter recently announced she will be releasing a re-recorded version of this 2008 album
What is Fearless?
This part of the turntable is home to the needle and cartridge, connecting them to the tonearm
What is the headshell?
This controversial figure was the vocalist of popular 80s band The Smiths
Who is Morrissey?
Name the three most common sizes of records, in inches
What are 12", 10", and 7"?
Death Grips
This Brooklyn rapper was released from prison on Tuesday
Who is Bobby Shmurda?
Name the four components needed for a functional turntable setup
What are the turntable, pre-amp, amplifier, and speakers?
This best-selling album, released in 1977, was produced by Ken Caillat and Richard Dashut
What is Rumours by Fleetwood Mac?