Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies

Vinyl Record Collecting for Dummies truly conveys the excitement of this hobby, and the thrill of hunting for new and rare records. This book is a handy resource for both the seasoned collector and the beginner, telling the story of the hobby since its beginnings with wax cylinders and 78s, while focusing on the hobby as it exists today. Youll learn: how to determine a records value or availability; how to research future purchases; how to select and buy a record player/system suitable for your current needs, and as your collection grows; how to build a collection while sticking to a budget; how to find records at record fairs, flea markets, thrift stores, antique stores, traditional record stores, and online; guidance on how to navigate the multitude of sites that offer both new and used records for sale; how to care for, store, and properly maintain your records; the advantages and pitfalls of buying and selling by mail; information about different music genres, such as rock, pop, classical, jazz, folk, reggae, country, stage shows and soundtracks, international/World Music, electronica and spoken word; how records are manufactured and the difference between an analog and a digital remaster and different vinyl types; and the grading systems used to determine the quality and value of a record.