Vinyl record has its unique imperfections due to wear, tear, and manufacturing variations. By adding these sounds to their productions, producers can impart a unique character to their music, differentiating it from the polished homogeneity of purely digital tracks.

Using or emulating these artifacts can signal to the listener that vintage equipment, valued for its character, was used in the production. This can add a sense of authenticity and craftsmanship to the work.

Wrongtools has released a sample library called “Vinyl Piano” which has a diverse range of sound artefacts coming from LPs.

The incorporation of vinyl sound artifacts is a blend of nostalgia, aesthetic choice, pursuit of warmth and texture, artistic expression, and a reaction to the pervasiveness of digital perfection in modern music production.