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The catechism of the vinyl LP involved a complex series of rituals over sleeves, sides played, needles, fluff and cloths, that were only enhanced by the scents of the record (rather waxy) and cardboard (woodlouse dampish, if anything) that mingled with the actions like incense.
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Travis Elborough (The Long-Player Goodbye: The Album from Vinyl to IPod and Back Again)