And while many believe the art of the studio album has lost its former value in the streaming era, there is still no greater pleasure for a music fan than listening to an LP from back to front.
So, we sought about creating a list of 10 great albums which have emerged from the Capital over the years.
Many of the artists named were born and bred in the city, while some bands have a link due to the origins of individual members.
Here are some of the best records to come out of Edinburgh.
9. Marillion - Misplaced Childhood
Cult prog rock outfit Marillion were fronted by Edinburgh-born Fish at the peak of their success. The 1985 record topped the charts while single success came with Kayleigh. Photo: Getty Images
10. The Bay City Rollers - Once Upon A Star
Les McKeown and co took over the pop world in the 1970s with a string of chart hits including Saturday Night, Bye Bye Baby and Shang-A-Lang. 1974's Once Upon A Star topped the UK Albums Chart and made a splash in places as diverse as Zimbabwe, Finland and Japan. Photo: Unknown