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Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies
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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...
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"... teaches you what vinyl is all about, where to find a turntable and other gear, and how to identify a record's worth. Track down rare pressings, find buyers for unwanted records, and build a vinyl library your forefathers would envy. And, thanks to the insights inside, you can do it all without breaking the bank."--Provided by publisher.
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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.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781394226641
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 21 March 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: For Dummies
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 352
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About the Author
Dave Thompson has been writing about record collecting for 40 years, primarily for Goldmine magazine and the UK magazine Record Collector. He is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Vinyl and More and Goldmine’s Essential Guide to Record Collecting. He is also the author of over 150 books on music and pop culture.
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