Introduction -- Part 1. For the love of vinyl : A brief history of record collecting ; Getting the gear for top-notch listening -- Part 2. Picking a record apart : All about the album ; Identifying unusual pressings ; Pressing matters ; Records aren't everything -- Part 3. From casual listener to collector : From casual listening to collector ; Let's go crate digging ; Making a smart purchase ; Caring for your collection ; Making room for more records -- Part 4. Collecting what you like : Seriously, whatever you like ; Collecting by artist ; Collecting by label -- The part of tens : Something to search for: ten legendary bootlegs ; Ten of the world's most sought-after albums...and their sleeves.
Summary:
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.
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