I propose a poll! How many LPs do BCF members have that are out on shelves and aren't in storage?
Me - about 500. (plus the 45s and 78s)
I have probably 100 or so LPs, mostly accessible although the majority of the ones I listen to on a regular basis have also been recorded into a digital format so I don't wear out the vinyl.
I do maintain a properly set up and working turntable - I often surf through the vinyl section of the used record stores looking for things that may be interesting. I like having the larger format album covers on vinyl. There is also something about the tactile experience of playing vinyl, it usually means a conscious decision to sit down and listen to this piece of music rather than just something in the background. Almost like a tea ceremony with the preperations. I have higher quality than average A/D conversion hardware for transcribing vinyl onto a digital format so often the first time I play a vinyl record (escpecially if it is brand new) I also transcribe at the same time. I can then keep the vinyl pristine while still enjoying the music.
I also have 300 or so CDs as well. I'm consider myself lucky to find music on either format these days. I live in an area that has no broadband internet, so streaming services are meaningless for me. I have to get physical media (whether it be Bluray, DVD, CD or vinyl) or I don't get to listen or watch it. I also tend to distrust the idea of streaming services because then THEY get to decide if something is no longer "allowed" and can just make it disappear. I'd rather have my own control. Plus for what broadband internet would cost (if it were available) I can buy a big pile of used CD's and DVD/Blueray.