If I'm at home, more than likely there's a record spinning.

I don't mind flipping. If I'm busy momentarily, it'll just spin with the needle in the deadwax...not a big deal.

All the players I've used have auto return, is that less common these days?

Some of those hurt the records, so some of the more expensive turntables seem to forgo them recently.

I'm not sure, but it doesn't seem as common in new tables. Personally I find it to be a pain in the ass, and will only go for manual ones. I used to have an auto Technics changer turntable. Frustrating to use most of the time.

I see you don't play Sgt. Pepper often. That endless loop…

I happen to agree with parent comment. Doing physical stuff to get it to play is part of who we are... if you used to collect CDs that is, I did too.

It's a different music discovery and listening experience than streaming. Go buy some obscure music on CD/LP and listen to it over and over for a day.

Must admit, I have resisted the LP movement until now. Might check it out =)