I suppose the answer to that is yes. But as long as you look after your vinyl, determins how long it will last for. Most mixing decks these days are so light on the vinyl that it would takes 100's of plays to damage. Hope this helps,
DJ-Eon

PS why don't you just do mixing on your PC? or was it just a question of curiosity ;-)

It's up to each one.
Some like to "touch" the music and have money to buy vinyl.
Others rather prefer to use the mouse and mix almost every music available (mp3! yeah!)

It's called BACK CUEING,(I believe) Now basically this is done because DJ's have to cue up a track using the first drumbeat of the track so the beat is passed back and forth until the first drumbeat of the track playing hits then DJ's release the vinyl. Yes it does wreck vinyl, however if you have decent needles, the wear may be reduced, plus DJ's are only back cueing near the beginning anyhow so the rest of the track will still sound alright.

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Dunno guys...
I learned how to Mix on the MP3's.
thought about buying Turntables...but than thought....
1. I live in US..Trance Vynil costs much more (imports)
2. Not a lot of new Trance..and if is double priced...
3. Take care of needles, vynil, ect....

So I baught my self Pioneer CDJ 100's...and really happy with my Choice...

Althought to ppl in Europe (My Home Continent) Deffinetly buy turntables !!!

I have been DJ'ing for over 8 years now and I have to say that none of my records ever got damaged for back cueing the records. This is a MUST in DJ'ing. It helps to get the beats together and blend in perfekt harmony.

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Dj Pokesta......