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Hey I’m Reen. (Reen Vinylvibes)

Welcome to my listening room.

About Reen

Reen fell into the vinyl world while hunting a signed Taylor Swift CD for her sister-in-law. She felt that same spark we all did the first time we held physical media, and from then on, she was hooked. Fast-forward a year and Reen’s sitting on an extensive stack of great pressings, a decked-out listening room, and a deep network of fellow collectors.

Reen represents all that is wonderful about the online vinyl community – open conversation, sharing what she learns, and helping others enjoy it together. Balancing full-time work and motherhood, she’s found in this hobby a way to reclaim a piece of herself, and she pays it forward every chance she gets.

Highlights

Current Favorite Record
Devil’s Night by D12

Current Favorite Artist
Ethel Cain and SZA

Constant Artist
Lady Gaga

Why I Collect & Share

Reen — Vinyl Sharing
1
Preserving & Sharing the Culture

For me, collecting vinyl isn’t just about owning records—it’s about keeping music history alive in its physical form. Every pressing, from a rare test to a special edition, tells a story. When I post, I’m not just showing a record; I’m sharing its backstory, its artwork, its unique sound, and the craft that went into making it. It’s my way of making sure those details aren’t forgotten and giving others a chance to experience them too.

2
Building Community & Connection

I love the vinyl community and what it represents—people coming together over music, sharing knowledge, and celebrating the format in their own ways. Posting on TikTok and Instagram lets me connect with others who feel the same. Whether you’re a longtime collector or someone just getting curious, I want my page to feel like a space where we can celebrate, learn, and geek out together. Collecting can be personal, but sharing it makes it communal.

3
Inspiring, Influencing & Sharing What I’ve Learned

I also share because I want to spark curiosity. Maybe someone sees a record I post and checks out an artist they’ve never heard before. Over time, I’ve learned how to properly care for vinyl—from cleaning to storing and protecting it—and I like passing that knowledge on.

I’ve also learned so much from other collectors: where to watch for new releases, how to stay alerted through Discord groups, Reddit threads, or apps, and even where to find great vinyl deals on Whatnot. I want to be that same resource for others. Being not just a collector but a curator—and maybe even a guide—is one of the best rewards.

In the end, I post because vinyl is more than just music to me—it’s art, culture, and experience. Sharing that lets me connect with others who feel the same, and maybe even inspire new people to appreciate the format the way I do.

Setup Tour

Halloween
Setup

Display Cabinet
Reinforcement

Setup Breakdown

Reen’s setup is echoes audiophile confidence. The AT-LP3XBT punches way above entry at a sane price and the powered Klipsch speakers are a classic match for Audio-Technica tables. On proper stands, the speakers are decoupled from the cabinet, cutting vibrations that would reach the turntable and tightening up the sound.

The display cabinet is the crown jewel: a storage unit that was customized with reinforced shelving to prevent sag-smart, simple, and built to grow. Add the slot record holders and subtle strip lights, and the whole whole thing pops without trying.

Item Model
Turntable Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT-BK
Speakers Klipsch Reference 4″
Speaker Stands Perlegear Universal Stands
Record Player Stand Cozy Castle Wood Storage Cabinet
Display Cabinet Latitude Run Glass Display Cabinet
Display EASEPRES 9 Slot Record Holder
Record Bag Vinyl Supply Co Craterunner
Cleaning Kit Boundless Audio 8-in-1
Strip Light Govee Wi-Fi LED Strip
Fairy Lights 50′, 150 LED

Components

Audio-Technica AT-LP3XBT Bluetooth turntable in black with dust cover open, showing 33/45 speed selector, start/stop controls, and tonearm.

Turntable
Audio Technica AT-LP3XBT-BK

$399 on Amazon

Pair of Klipsch Reference bookshelf speakers in black woodgrain, featuring Tractrix horn tweeters and copper woofers.

Speakers
Klipsch – Reference 4”

$389 on Best Buy

Pair of Perlegear universal bookshelf-speaker stands in black with curved tempered-glass bases, tubular center columns, and top plates with side lips for securing speakers.

Speaker Stands
Perlegear Universal Stands

$75 on Amazon

Complete The Room

Cozy Castle record player stand in dark walnut with mid-century legs, six storage cubbies, rear cable grommet, and labeled dimensions: top shelf compartment 18.8” (47.8 cm) wide and lower cubbies 9.2” (23.3 cm) wide.

Record Player Stand
Cozy Castle Wood Storage Cabinet

$130 on Amazon

Tall display cabinet with smoked glass doors and integrated LED shelf lighting, matte-black frame, and wood shelves styled with books and decor (Latitude Run).

Display Cabinet
Latitude Run with Glass Doors

$389 on Wayfair

Black metal 9-slot tabletop record holder with triangular dividers, shown holding LP jackets and books; a prism-and-rainbow album cover is visible in front.

Display
EASEPRES 9 Slot Record Holder

$25 on Amazon

A blue and black vinyl record bag with black straps, labeled “Vinyl Supply Co.,” holding several colorful records including one with red and turquoise artwork titled “L’Impératrice

Record Bag
Vinyl Supply Co Craterunner

$100 on Vinyl Supply Co

Boundless Audio Ultimate Record Cleaning Kit featuring a wooden handle brush, cleaning fluid, microfiber cloths, and a modern record cleaning brush.

Cleaning Kit
Boundless Audio 8-in-1

$75 on Amazon

Govee RGBICW Wi-Fi LED strip light kit with 9.8 ft segmented color control, smartphone app display, reel of lights, and packaging highlighting music sync and customizable lighting effects.

Strip Light
Govee Wi-Fi LED

$25 on Walmart

Multicolor LED fairy string lights on thin wire with warm white centerpiece, surrounding color options, and included plug-in adapter and remote control.

Fairy Lights
50′, 150 LED

$25 on Amazon

Reen’s Collection

First Signed Vinyl
Signed TTPD CD
Split black-and-yellow Wu-Tang Clan vinyl spinning on a turntable with a Wu-Tang logo 45 adapter, album cover in the background, and a decorative glass lamp with fairy lights beside it.
A red Lady Gaga vinyl record spinning on an Audio-Technica turntable, with signed Lady Gaga artwork on the wall and American Horror Story memorabilia displayed nearby.
Neon green vinyl records by Dawn Richard displayed on a turntable and against their album cover, featuring a surreal portrait of the artist in a mask and orange jacket.
Ethel Cain black vinyl spinning on a turntable, with the album sleeve featuring a sepia-toned portrait propped in front of the setup and another album cover on the wall.

Build Images

Vinyl listening station mid-play, showing a colorful red-and-blue splatter vinyl spinning on the turntable. The record console glows with LED light, surrounded by Klipsch speakers and musical wall art. Accessories like a lamp, clock, and decor add a vintage-modern mix to the space.
Wide shot of a modern vinyl listening station with wooden console, Klipsch speakers on stands, LED backlighting, and artistic wall decor including music notes and a heartbeat treble clef. The setup includes a turntable, wine hourglass, decorative decanter, and an analog table clock.
Vinyl listening setup under purple LED lights, featuring a white vinyl record spinning on a clear-platter turntable. A framed SZA album cover hangs on the wall with a treble clef heartbeat decal beside it. A decorative glass orb and black hourglass sit on the wooden cabinet, with a black speaker in the background.
Dark wood vinyl storage shelf with six compartments filled with records, small decor pieces on top including a jeweled candle holder, LEGO flower model, and black storage boxes. Above the shelf sits an Audio-Technica turntable and black bookshelf speaker, lit by purple ambient lighting with an album cover displayed in a clear stand.
A cozy wooden shelf filled with vinyl records and a small Lego record player topped with a black disc and a bouquet of Lego flowers. Warm pink and purple lighting casts a soft glow across the spines of the records.
A close-up of a miniature Lego turntable with a clear lid, colorful buttons, and a spinning record, sitting on a wooden shelf beside a black Boundless box. Soft purple lighting gives the setup a futuristic glow.
Minimalist white vinyl record on a black turntable with a clear dust cover, paired with a black sand hourglass and glowing purple accent lighting.
Close-up of an Audio-Technica turntable cartridge and tonearm under purple ambient lighting, with a decorative lamp and music-themed wall art in the background.
Close-up of a Klipsch Reference speaker with its signature copper-colored woofer and black horn tweeter design. The speaker sits on a stand next to a lamp, with blue and yellow lighting adding a warm glow to the setup.
Close-up of a black Klipsch bookshelf speaker mounted on a tall stand beside a dark wood vinyl storage cabinet. The setup is accented by purple LED backlighting, with a glass decor piece on top of the cabinet and a wooden crate labeled “Vinyl Collection” on the floor holding records.
A framed Edward Scissorhands movie poster displayed on a wall, with part of a treble clef heartbeat wall art design visible beside it. Blue-purple lighting casts a dramatic glow across the textured wall.
A decorative glass lamp filled with string lights glows warmly against a wall. Above it, a metal wall art piece shaped like a musical heartbeat with notes and a treble clef is mounted. Purple-blue accent lighting enhances the scene.
A tabletop setup with a black-framed clock showing Roman numerals, a black lamp with a fabric shade, and a glass hourglass filled with black sand. A wall decorated with music note cutouts and blue accent lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.
A black-framed glass cabinet displaying an organized vinyl record collection on lit shelves. Lower compartments feature angled records and decorative ornaments, while a potted plant stands to the right, adding greenery to the space.
A full-height glass cabinet neatly packed with vinyl records across multiple shelves, softly backlit with golden LED strips. Decorative items, including a white sculptural piece and purple orb, rest at the base, with a tall green plant beside the cabinet.
A tall glass-door cabinet filled with rows of vinyl records, each shelf illuminated by warm LED lights. At the bottom, decorative pieces include a white sculptural ornament and a purple glass orb, with a leafy plant to the right.
Close-up of a vinyl shelf display featuring a yellow glass hourglass, a Vintage Vinyl room spray, and an orange 3D-printed GAGA sign, with records stacked on either side.
A tall glass-door vinyl record shelf lit with warm LED lights, sitting beside a large potted plant in a cozy listening room corner.
A shelf lined with vinyl records, decorated with small Halloween-themed ornaments including a ghost, jack-o’-lanterns, and a black “HAUNTED” sign. A bottle labeled “Vintage Vinyl” spray sits beside the decorations, lit by a small glowing orange ghost lamp.
Two small ghost figurines on a wooden bookshelf, one white and one orange that lights up. They sit in front of neatly arranged records and books, adding a playful Halloween touch.
A Halloween decoration featuring two skeleton hands forming a heart shape, set on a wooden shelf. Behind them is a gray, abstract heart-shaped ornament, with warm LED strip lights above.