Full Description
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
