Why isn't record player a proper name for it? It's far more intuitive than "turntable" at least.

A record player is what you played 'read alongs' on when you were 4 years old. A turntable is professional audio equipment (like the 1200s)

What are read alongs? Last time I checked a record player played back records.

Ever get those books that came with a 7" record? They were huge in the late 70s / early 80s. The record would 'read' the book to you, with a chime when it was time to turn the page. Everyone had a little plastic fischer-price record player back then.

I was born in 85 unfortunately. The books I read ( or heard ) used casettes. I remember the lion king theme song was a favourite .

thanks man, i just need to get around to ordering it. i appreciate it!

yes, but it does play records though

what if you have an old stereo that has one on top, would you still call that a Turntable? Do your usual scratch artists such as Mix Master Mike, DJ Qbert or DJ Shadow go out there with big stereos or do they use what is a turntable, something I describe as a record player without any stereo components.

...and there's no reason to call me an idiot for my opinion. I just question yours, yet respect it. Were they called turntables before people started using them for scratching or to show off their talents? If so, I can agree with your statement, but if not, I would have a problem. I'm just basically saying that without the "scratching techniques" that are around today, it would still be called a record player.

and there wouldn't be turntablists

there's really no reason to argue about this anymore, let's talk about Ra

Ra is rad....Raoul loves you.


(i should take up droid on that offer on the Vendor though...in addition to getting the Ra)

you're rad too