It depends on what your goals are as a deejay. Deejaying is expensive either way, vinyl or cd. It's good to start with vinyl so you can understand the concept behind cueing and marking your records, which translates over to cueing cd's. The basic functions of working with vinyl lays the groundwork for transitioning to cds because it gives you an understanding of why you are doing what you are doing. Peace be with you..............Rob Mixx