A vinyl record, also known as gramophone record or phonograph record is an analog sound storage system that consists of a flat disc with an inscribed modulated spiral groove that usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. Gramophone records were the primary medium used for commercial music production during most of the 20 th century which was replaced by phonograph cylinder (a popular recording medium during 1990s.) Gramophone records remain the medium of choice for many audiophiles, and specialist areas such as electronic dance music and hip hop. The history of vinyl records dates back to 1877 when Thomas Edison developed the phonograph which was capable of replaying the recordings made. The global vinyl records market is expected to witness steady growth in the near future. In the digital era of music, vinyl records provide unparalleled aesthetic appeal. The experience which vinyl records provide for music lovers is one of the major reasons for th...