{"product_id":"vinyl-record-collecting-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Vinyl Record Collecting for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDave Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet on the vinyl train and learn about this captivating hobby\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVinyl Record Collecting For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the basics of buying records at record shops, secondhand stores, and online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetermine the value of your collection and learn how to recognize great deals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the turntable and sound system that are right for your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the history of recorded music and learn why people are going wild for vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eNot your grandpa's guide to vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Sure, records are groovy. They're even neato and far out. But they also deliver superior audio, collectible value, and a hobby that never goes out of style. \u003ci\u003eVinyl Record Collecting For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eteaches 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. Time to start spinning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside... \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing quality equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStarting your collection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHistory of record collecting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProper vinyl storage and care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollecting by artist or label\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinding hard-to-find records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelling your records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning and repairing vinyl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDave Thompson\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing about record collecting for 40 years, primarily for \u003ci\u003eGoldmine \u003c\/i\u003emagazine and the UK magazine \u003ci\u003eRecord Collector\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ultimate Guide to Vinyl and More \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGoldmine's Essential Guide to Record Collecting\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the author of over 150 books on music and pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763721666848,"sku":"9781394226641","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2b3719ef132aab01b095f17fdf8db0da.webp?v=1780239699","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/vinyl-record-collecting-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}