EXPOSING VNYL | Final Review and Thoughts

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  • @ratanatomy8929
    @ratanatomy8929 7 років тому +80

    VNYL seems to be more for people who are interested in broadening their music tastes rather than people who want specific artists/albums. I don't understand how people go into a subscription knowing they're probably going to get music they haven't heard before and then complain.

  • @CaliforniaLuv84
    @CaliforniaLuv84 8 років тому +58

    i chose lukewarm as well and on my 2nd box i got ALL experiments. and i also noticed that it was the same records a lot of other ppl were getting too. you can tell it was just flop records that they had a ton of that no one wanted. not ordering from them again. plus i prefer record hunting at thrift stores or record stores.

  • @ethanprice5972
    @ethanprice5972 8 років тому +102

    I have an idea. Stop using record subscriptions and go to your local indie record store, tell the guy behind the desk what you like and ask for suggestions. Support those cool dudes instead of the douches at VNYL.

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  8 років тому +19

      Ethan Price oh I definitely do without a doubt. It just is a shitty thing to get a box that wasn't necessarily what they marketed themselves or for. The video was for others more than me in the end.

    • @CannibalWHORE22
      @CannibalWHORE22 5 років тому +4

      What’s wrong with supporting both.

    • @punker-gamer-trucker-guy
      @punker-gamer-trucker-guy 4 роки тому

      I think this would be cool, if they actually had a variety of genres. It seems like they get a specific style of music and that's it. Lame.

  • @valerieterranova9127
    @valerieterranova9127 3 роки тому +2

    I signed up and they took money for three months without sending me ANYTHING. When I brought it to their attention they gave me "store credit" that can't be used for a subscription. So basically they just...took $100 from me and gave me nothing. Would warn everyone to stay away from them.

  • @jessedrew386
    @jessedrew386 8 років тому +15

    I just got my box and same deal /:. The only one I wanted was the troye Sivan one but I picked it out. Then they gave me taking back Sunday???? I've never once mentioned I liked them (bc I don't) and there was no good explanation in my card. I like pop music. Then they gave me that same Ryan Adams's one. I like Ryan Adam's new work like his 1989 album, but I made it clear I don't like country... this album is really country. I'm so upset

    • @amazingabby25
      @amazingabby25 8 років тому +7

      Jesse Drew omg this girl got the exact same box

    • @JuJuRachel1
      @JuJuRachel1 7 років тому

      Taking Back Sunday is good though!!!! send it to me is like it haha. one of my favorite bands.

  • @alexiswalker1363
    @alexiswalker1363 4 роки тому +1

    They have been taking my money for the last five months but haven’t been sending me my vinyls.

  • @foofrayoneplay
    @foofrayoneplay 8 років тому +14

    You should buy a turntable that is not a Crosley...

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  8 років тому +7

      Yash Chulki yes, been through this thank you 👍🏻

  • @NPGLAMB
    @NPGLAMB 4 роки тому +1

    They sent me a gothic indie record when I said I like post disco and classic house music 😐 now I’m trying to sell it but nobody knows it!!

  • @monsterhighstopmotion
    @monsterhighstopmotion 5 років тому +1

    They buy records in bulk that's why they send the same records to different people, they don't really curate things they just send you the things they have the most of in stock...

  • @DrewZepp
    @DrewZepp 4 роки тому +7

    I personally don’t get the appeal of subscribing to a service for something you MIGHT like. Vinyl is expensive. Buy the ones you want.

  • @gabbyarnold
    @gabbyarnold 6 років тому +1

    I’m trying VNYL out and ordered on April 24th, how long does it usually take to ship to you? Because I still haven’t gotten mine and it’s May 8th...

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  6 років тому

      Gabby Arnold for me being in Canada, it took about a month to get to me. It was very slow.

  • @djpaulywood
    @djpaulywood 8 років тому +1

    ive been with them since the new year and my first order wasnt that great but every order after that was awesome - i havent lisented to my last months order yet and all 3 look like something i wouldnt like but idk yet - so i changed all my genres to metal and hit COLD AS ICE - im gonna see how it turns out.

    • @djpaulywood
      @djpaulywood 8 років тому

      oh and i forgot to mention that they are prob overloaded - you can see so many more videos on unboxing now than like 10 months ago - so the rush thing sounds right - hopefully they will hire more people get a new bigger location and stick to how they were when i first started.

  • @goldengirljay4478
    @goldengirljay4478 8 років тому +36

    I completely agree with you. Like vnyl is a cool subscription but I feel like they only truly cater to a specific audience. And don't really curate as well as they say they do. Like it's mostly for people who like that folk, indie alternative type of music. I like pop and r&b and hip hop or really old crooners music that would all be more likely to be on vinyl but they just have a very small amount of genres of music & don't cater to all as well as they make it seem

    • @Nina-Elise
      @Nina-Elise 8 років тому +1

      they have nothing for people who like folk music. I would say they cater most to pop/punk people

    • @goldengirljay4478
      @goldengirljay4478 8 років тому +1

      cybernina actually They do, they had an entire hashtag called #gofolkyourself where they gave three folk albums

    • @Nina-Elise
      @Nina-Elise 8 років тому +1

      I meant the ones that are fully curated.

    • @goldengirljay4478
      @goldengirljay4478 8 років тому +3

      cybernina nah I watch a lot of reviews on UA-cam and I see a lot of folk. I'm not saying you're wrong though but I mostly see folk, punk and pop even on ones that don't have a vibe and are curated personally

    • @Nina-Elise
      @Nina-Elise 8 років тому +2

      Joey Danville Im about to post my video and I only want folk/acoustic music and I got none of that. I wish what you were saying is true :(

  • @punker-gamer-trucker-guy
    @punker-gamer-trucker-guy 4 роки тому +1

    Cool. So how do i get my money back. I've been charged for 2 months so far and haven't got anything yet. My taste is not anything like they offer on the site. That should have told me no.

  • @morganlily.
    @morganlily. 4 роки тому

    I’m almost convinced this is a scam , I was given a month free as a gift but I’ve never gotten a package and they charged me for another month and I’ve still never gotten a package from them. If anyone has any suggestions PLEASE let me know.

  • @beautiful9512
    @beautiful9512 8 років тому +1

    From what I see, it seems like the vinyl your received are kinda old, are they ?
    I just recently bought my 2nd box but also my last one, I had so many problem with they website.
    Anyway, in december I choose #SceneKings and I already know which 3 albums are going to be in it (I hope they respect that though).
    In my first order I received a State Champs vinyl, which is a band I like.
    Another vinyl from a band I don't know, a genre that I don't really like and it sounds terrible.
    I also specified that I like the band Ghost Town but they've send me the vinyl Ghost Town by Owen… I guess they messed up…
    Whatever, I wanted to stop after the first time but I didn't because I like the concept, you're video and the comments made me realize I don't need that. I am stopping VNYL too now aha

  • @Nina-Elise
    @Nina-Elise 8 років тому +8

    Just got my box and it can't be further from what I want. Gonna make a video too.

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  8 років тому

      cybernina let me know when you do! I'll definitely check it out :)

    • @Fivehe
      @Fivehe 8 років тому +2

      cybernina did you ever make that video? very interested

  • @joshualieder7524
    @joshualieder7524 3 роки тому +1

    VNYL is garbage. Late shipments, lousy music, records I can't even give away. I tried curated and the person who picked them was to be kind....indiscriminate and silly. They do not stick to what you like at all.

  • @DirkGrosemans
    @DirkGrosemans 6 років тому +10

    Concept of #vnyl : first collect your personal information that you give to them so they can sell it to other companies or social media websites
    Once you order something they will send you stuff (unknown or flopped albums- because nobody would buy them)
    And... find some hysterical teens with crosley sewing machines who promote their website on YT
    At least your eyes went open... such a shame you gave all your private information already to them!
    Believe me : You can really find very cheap and very wonderful records in special 2nd hand stores
    I found records from The Motels, Poco, Supertramp etc for about 5 USD and in very good condition!
    Best wishes from Belgium. (I hope you will read this message even after 2 years)

    • @mattie3889
      @mattie3889 5 років тому +1

      Dirk Grosemans I LOVE Poco and Sumpertramp, one of my first vinyl was Poco and it was also only about $5 it was crazy because they’re incrediblleeee!!

    • @punker-gamer-trucker-guy
      @punker-gamer-trucker-guy 4 роки тому +2

      Crosley sewing machine: ACCURATE!

    • @DO-GD
      @DO-GD 3 роки тому

      @@punker-gamer-trucker-guy lol they're good for testing unknown records that are beat that aren't on youtube,. Oh yeah and bein g able to play a 78 is cool

  • @endureexistence
    @endureexistence 4 роки тому

    Is it still like this today?

  • @jessaguilera1
    @jessaguilera1 8 років тому +2

    I totally agree with you. This is why I stopped my videos and all together my membership. This subscription is NOT for me and for others like you that like a VERY specific music genre. They totally don't stick to our likings and just flick in whatever everyone else gets in other hashtags, making every hashtag the same with the same vinyls. Sucks.

  • @pastamane
    @pastamane 7 років тому +1

    vnyl is a scam. i don't get why people order from them. $40 for 3 shit records...no thanks. it's way cheaper going to a shop. personally, i like doing to the record shop and looking for hours picking out vinyl.

  • @Alyssa-rv1ty
    @Alyssa-rv1ty 8 років тому +32

    A lot of the unboxing videos seem too good to be true, makes me question if they're real or not. Glad you made this video.

    • @sarai3651
      @sarai3651 8 років тому +1

      Alyssa Grande I agree they're all like paid reviews obviously. not saying they are all necessarily lying they may very well love the albums they are given HOWEVER the company is probably sending them the best stuff and making sure it's tailored to their liking since they know they are doing a video review. whereas regular people they're just throwing out random shit

    • @Rawnchie14
      @Rawnchie14 8 років тому

      Alyssa Grande the positive unboxing videos have a lot of overlapping albums. They get the same albums and happen to uniformly enjoy them. The vibes are a pool of albums, that are slightly differently boxed depending on the user's profile, and they will do the best they can with that pool. In other words, don't expect it to really be curated. they will never give you what you actually want unless your tastes are indie or heavily inclined to very popular music.

  • @BaileyAllen14
    @BaileyAllen14 8 років тому

    I've gotten two boxes so far and haven't had an issue. I would have to think that if you pick a specific vibe, but have the ice cold setting, I feel like there is only so much they can give you? But idk. Maybe it's more for adventitious people, but I personally have the 2nd to most open option, and I haven't picked one of the preselected vibes, and haven't had any issues, like I said. Also about the having a bunch of the same records; they defiantly buy them in large quantities based on consumer demand, so it would make sense that they'd have a lot of certain things, as well as a large pre-selected stock of things. But if you don't like it, you don't like it. No harm in not liking something.

  • @tristanw2319
    @tristanw2319 6 років тому +2

    I don't really understand the need or even want of a service like this. Isn't going to the record/thrift store, digging and finding a gem all the fun of collecting vinyl in the first place? By the same logic isn't finding and listening to albums you've no knowledge of or expectations for part of the fun too? I could understand the fun of a grab bag of vinyl showing up at your doorstep, but personally I'd rather take the money and get 50 records from the 99 cent bin. I feel like both the concept of the service, as well as people's expectations are flawed. You can't go into what is literally a semi-controlled grab bag and expect to walk away with Unknown Pleasures, Surfer Rosa and Kind of Blue every month. People have it all backwards; Just like digging through bins of old records it's not about finding what you already like, it's finding things that interest you, giving it a shot and finding out you love it. If what you want is exactly what you like right at your fingertips, why are you ever bothering with the hassle of vinyl in the first place? Just get Spotify.

  • @TheWutangclan1995
    @TheWutangclan1995 6 років тому

    If you think about it. Most of these subscription prices will get you one or a few good condition used records at a physical store. The best part about it, you're picking it out rather than others doing it for you. Also why wait every month for a brand new box instead of going to a local store or Urban Outfitters to do the same thing?!

  • @missaverywade
    @missaverywade 5 років тому

    VNYL is a total waste of money in my opinion. If you want a curated record bundle there are tons on EBay. Just tell the seller what you like and get 20 records for the price of this box. 💁‍♀️

  • @jerrywasfunny
    @jerrywasfunny 7 років тому

    Vnyl seems to suck but Ryan Adams is not alternative vinyl. They really don't seem to know what they are talking about.

  • @lindseymarek3971
    @lindseymarek3971 8 років тому +2

    i agree! The last vibe i chose was #savedbythebell and even though i like the artists that were included in the #bosDOcry vibe, i chose not to pick that vibe because i like to be surprised when i get me box. I ended up getting the 3 records from the boys do cry vibe even though i chose the saved by the bell vibe. If i wanted to get those albums, i would have picked the boysDOcry vibe. Frustrating! I've received about 6-7 vnyl boxes and there has only been one box where i loved all 3 that i got...otherwise there is usually only 1, maybe 2 records that i like and recognize in all the other. boxes i've received. not to mention i have been on the Cold As Ice comfort level since my very first box.

  • @coreychildress156
    @coreychildress156 5 років тому

    Did you even listen to the albums? You didn’t mention if you did so I don’t see how you can judge it before doing that....

  • @OliverGuerrero82
    @OliverGuerrero82 6 років тому +4

    That Ryan Adams album is actually my favorite album of his

  • @House_Of_Cards_
    @House_Of_Cards_ 8 років тому +19

    Ha ha ha ha why people subscribe to this? I would rather spend 24 dollars per month on just one album which I really like instead of having 3 that I will never listen to. Just get the albums you really like and play them on the turn table.

    • @musicmania8286
      @musicmania8286 8 років тому

      Majinga Zetto Agreed! Spend on the albums you want, not random ones you may not like.

    • @ratanatomy8929
      @ratanatomy8929 7 років тому +2

      It's for people interested in listening to things they haven't tried before. Not for people who have very specific tastes.

    • @uui219
      @uui219 4 роки тому

      @@ratanatomy8929 Go to the record store and dig in the bins. Christ.

    • @ratanatomy8929
      @ratanatomy8929 4 роки тому

      @@uui219 not a great option for people in rural areas. the best I could find were banged up records at op-shops, mostly country and old christmas songs. definitely not my flavour

    • @ratanatomy8929
      @ratanatomy8929 4 роки тому

      @Jeremy Stillwell some people may like the curated option

  • @Fivehe
    @Fivehe 8 років тому +9

    you're definitely who this service is for so if you don't like it I wonder who would.

  • @sarai3651
    @sarai3651 8 років тому +6

    I'm glad you made this video. I have about 150 records and I thought about signing up for vnyl because I see alot of videos of youtubers getting there boxes and really loving them, but I feel like they were all paid reviews. which is fine not saying that they were lying, but then it seems like "regular" people are getting completely different things. seems a bit shady. I probably will just stick to my local record store lol.

  • @9496TULL
    @9496TULL 6 років тому

    I just signed up to give it a try. The vibe thing doesn’t make much since to me yet. I said absolutely no hip hop/Rap , pop, county. Hope they get it right.
    After 3 or 4 months we’ll see.

  • @BrandonScott1
    @BrandonScott1 6 років тому +2

    They're scam artists. Worst customer service. Totally unprofessional.

  • @DO-GD
    @DO-GD 3 роки тому

    Just seems like a bunch of hipsters wanted to spend more time, money, and energy on advertising and making their brand look cool, than actually putting the time in to make it trustworthy. Makes me want to do something like this with all formats. Let users pick how low of grading they want to go, format, genres, exceptions etc. No remastered 180 bs, just buy lots of N.O.S. and used of course.

  • @Djd_Records_Zone
    @Djd_Records_Zone 8 років тому +5

    funny its a good service for sending me albums as if Stevie Wonder
    picked them. they failed to read my spotify lists and sent me "music for
    a 12-15 year old girl" yet i am not into Kids Bop crap. i dished out
    around $80 for 3 months and they failed everytime.
    my run down of what i got and what i quickly traded at the local record store for stuff that i wanted.
    first month i tried it. 3 records. Vibes (3 records): #gamenight
    Bayside - Bayside (Sold to a friend for $20)
    Cage The Elephant - Melophobia (Sold to local record store for $10)
    Straylight Run - Straylight Run (Sold to local record store for $10)
    said fuck this, gave up. waited a few months and tried again but this time i did 1 record
    Vibes (1 record): #senioritis
    Moongriffin - Glimpse Of Future (i played this vinyl as it was "opened" and only avail. on the bands bandcamp. i gave it a listen and after side 2 ended i sold it for :( $5 as that was all the store would give me for it. so i lost money on this one.
    again we cancel and say fuck it. but now i figure maybe just maybe if redid my spotify with the "more" toned down list of albums on my public view they would get it.
    i was showing things like Metallica, King Diamond, The Weeknd among the public lists.
    i try again and this time
    Vibes (1 record): #LITuation
    The Griswolds - Be Impressive (10/04/2016 - i'm selling it on discogs)
    so that is how my experience is going on this service.
    now i gave them some feedback and canceled again.

    • @travisjourdan1385
      @travisjourdan1385 8 років тому

      You should check us out and fall in love!

    • @Djd_Records_Zone
      @Djd_Records_Zone 8 років тому

      i would with a free month trial.

    • @O7DOYLE7O
      @O7DOYLE7O 8 років тому

      vinyljunkie76 how do you not like straylight run though? :o

    • @Djd_Records_Zone
      @Djd_Records_Zone 8 років тому

      O7DOYLE7O I'm not emo or interest in that type of music. or growling screaming vocals

  • @O7DOYLE7O
    @O7DOYLE7O 8 років тому

    I feel like I'm one of the few people in the comments who's never had a problem with my subscription and always gotten records that I liked from it even if they weren't my usual genre. Idk. I've had it for almost a year now and every month they give me something from a band I already love, something new from the genres I like, or something from the vibe I picked, and I've never gotten anything really out of my comfort zone entirely. Makes me a little sad, haha.

  • @L3SlLeYh
    @L3SlLeYh 8 років тому +5

    Can't believe they sent you the same order as someone else!!! That's so dishonest. I'm mad because I order from them too but I'm not sure I want dishonest people to have my money.

  • @NomNomGohan
    @NomNomGohan 8 років тому

    Some problem for me. Chose a vibe that they included a playlist for, and it had jazz and stuff. Get the package, and it's a bunch of lackluster alt rock. It's basically like they just threw overstock from their inventory into a box and sent it. It's like, why bother having us tell you about what we like if you're not going to care anyways?

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  8 років тому +1

      Cappy The Rat yeah! That's another thing I forgot about. I would listen to the Spotify playlist they gave and would really like them. And then got nothing that matched.

  • @Fivehe
    @Fivehe 8 років тому +2

    the bon iver, mumford and sons, and luminears coming all together looks cool but this service is mostly bullshit

  • @_eigengrau
    @_eigengrau 4 роки тому

    I'm late af but thanks for this video. I recently got a record player like two months ago because I wanted to start collecting heavy metal records. But I'm super eclectic music wise and thought vnyl would be really cool to help expand my growing collection. Its been two months and I haven't gotten anything so I cancelled the subscription. Really sad tbh. I'm like binge watching review videos and it seems to he unanimous that they suck.

    • @S.G.W.C.
      @S.G.W.C. 4 роки тому

      honestly the best thing to do is use itunes/Spotify (or what ever you use for music sevice.) and start new radios on there and explore different bands then once you have found some cool new ones. head over to discogs and research if there have been records pressed of those artist and which versions

  • @ashleyrose3718
    @ashleyrose3718 8 років тому +3

    Wish I would've watched this! Just got Lissie, Bastille, and Avid Dancers, and I dislike Bastille and avid, probably got those because they were left over. Wow what a ripoff.

    • @beautiful9512
      @beautiful9512 8 років тому

      I'm pretty sure Bastille is not a leftover, a lot of people buy and I know personally I'd love to have one so it's just a question of music taste. I don't know about Avid Dancers though…

  • @Stranger.stare6
    @Stranger.stare6 8 років тому

    I've been considering this subscription service for a while but since I live in Australia, I'll have to pay $30 extra for each shipment. You've definitely gained a new subscriber here!! :)

  • @mathewjarman2557
    @mathewjarman2557 7 років тому +4

    I feel like the whole subscription box thing is that it's a mystery. And they want to broaden your horizon for music. All the bad reviews I've seen is because people are upset they got something they don't like. smh

  • @swimmousie
    @swimmousie 8 років тому +2

    Can't believe they did that

  • @GroovyLisa
    @GroovyLisa 8 років тому +2

    Good to know I was curious about vnyl.

  • @hi-fihaven2257
    @hi-fihaven2257 7 років тому +2

    Thank you for posting this video! After watching your video and some others, I have decided to take a pass on a record subscription. Thank you, and other UA-camrs for saving me some money, and frustration! Keep up the great work!

  • @kaneshap.6146
    @kaneshap.6146 8 років тому

    uggh. I foolishly got the 3 month plan (it was only $50 though for a Valentine's special) it wasnt until after i saw all the "reviews" that i realized they probably wont cater to my tastes. oh well. lesson learned.

  • @dgking80
    @dgking80 4 роки тому

    This was really helpful and I also appreciate the macho flair

  • @bennshouts
    @bennshouts 2 роки тому

    OMG BOYCOTT VNYL !!!

  • @jasonmarlow3763
    @jasonmarlow3763 8 років тому +1

    WORST COMPANY EVER!

  • @jritchi9445
    @jritchi9445 8 років тому +11

    Buy a real record player.

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  8 років тому +22

      ThatPunkJames Sure. Wanna buy it for me?

    • @jritchi9445
      @jritchi9445 8 років тому +8

      I'm serious man. Buy a real record player with real speakers and everything. You can get an audio technica lp-60 for super cheap from barnes and noble

    • @michaelmielke865
      @michaelmielke865 7 років тому

      The LP60 is a shit record player to tho xD

    • @digitalblasphemy1100
      @digitalblasphemy1100 6 років тому

      shit compared to what? It's a decent little player for someone who only casually listens.

    • @samanthaprehn4537
      @samanthaprehn4537 6 років тому

      its amazing compared to a damn crosley

  • @jefferyjones8399
    @jefferyjones8399 7 років тому

    Those look like great albums! I might check this subscription out.

  • @KristineSummer
    @KristineSummer 8 років тому +1

    I feel the same exact way

  • @kiraisamess
    @kiraisamess 6 років тому

    It’s a really good concept but this service is awful

  • @QuarianGhost
    @QuarianGhost 6 років тому

    Damn i expected a lot of hate in the comment section coming from a very homophobic región (Latinoamerica)

  • @NotAlexxthekid
    @NotAlexxthekid 8 років тому +4

    wow, very helpful. thank you.

  • @cynthia.c
    @cynthia.c 8 років тому

    I just placed my first order from them with this $20 promotion they had. Kinda bummed to hear this from you and others especially now that you have to pick a #vibe. Hopefully my box comes with some cool stuff if not I'll unsub.

  • @rachelhill7411
    @rachelhill7411 5 років тому

    Hope you actually enjoyed Ryan Adams... he's great!

  • @puts1421
    @puts1421 8 років тому +1

    I just got my #electricfeelz in the mail. Big data rocks. Cant wait for #Rocktober.!!!!!!!!!

    • @ZacWalters
      @ZacWalters  8 років тому

      RedPillorBluePill these ones are all prepicked though. Glad you enjoy though!

  • @zekehaynes9380
    @zekehaynes9380 4 роки тому

    you’ve gained another sub

  • @areliandtwilight
    @areliandtwilight 8 років тому +1

    i love flume :)

  • @zekehaynes9380
    @zekehaynes9380 4 роки тому

    wow

  • @nursemain3174
    @nursemain3174 8 років тому +1

    Good video

  • @elizamills3382
    @elizamills3382 6 років тому

    I have the same music taste as you😂🤘