Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies
- Author: Thompson, Dave
Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies
- Author: Thompson, Dave
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Get on the vinyl train and learn about this captivating hobby
Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies teaches you how to start a collection, grow your collection, and make that collection sound excellent. You’ll learn how to shop for new, used, and rare records, and how to select the turntable that’s right for you. Learn how to determine a record’s value, build your collection on a budget, and properly store and maintain your records. This handy Dummies guide also gives you the background knowledge you’ll need to hold your own in conversations with vinyl enthusiasts—all about music genres, the pros and cons of vinyl types, how records are made, and even the history of record collecting itself. Now you can start collecting rare records, new releases, and everything in between.
- Learn the basics of buying records at record shops, secondhand stores, and online
- Determine the value of your collection and learn how to recognize great deals
- Select the turntable and sound system that are right for your needs
- Explore the history of recorded music and learn why people are going wild for vinyl
This is the perfect Dummies guide for anyone who’s ready to get swept up in the excitement of collecting vinyl records, including beginners and seasoned collectors.
Contents
- Introduction 1
- Part 1: For the Love of Vinyl 7
- Chapter 1: A Brief History of Record Collecting 9
- Chapter 2: Getting the Gear for Top-Notch Listening 37
- Part 2: Picking a Record Apart 57
- Chapter 3: All about the Album 59
- Chapter 4: Identifying Unusual Pressings 91
- Chapter 5: Pressing Matters 107
- Chapter 6: Records Aren’t Everything 133
- Part 3: From Casual Listener to Collector 143
- Chapter 7: From Casual Listening to Collector 145
- Chapter 8: Let’s Go Crate Digging 155
- Chapter 9: Making a Smart Purchase 167
- Chapter 10: Caring for Your Collection 187
- Chapter 11: Making Room for More Records 207
- Part 4: Collecting What You Like 215
- Chapter 12: Seriously, Whatever You Like 217
- Chapter 13: Collecting by Artist 247
- Chapter 14: Collecting by Label 279
- Part 5: The Part of Tens 295
- Chapter 15: Something to Search For: Ten Legendary Bootlegs 297
- Chapter 16: Ten of the World’s Most Sought-After Albums and Their Sleeves 307
- Index 319
