. I rarely buy new releases..i go to thrift stores, record shows, flea markets, and garage sales. You'd be surprised at how many records were released before 1990
@@waltonstreet5740 I know! My favourites are Elvis forever vol.2 and The Bellamy Brothers best. Both are in my collection since almost 40 years and I play it again and again and again and...hm! I rarely buy new records, too. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's new year concert 2024 (3LP/55€) was the only new one in 3 years. My new year intention for'25 is to spend more time in listening to my music collection Instead of buying new stuff. It's fun to collect, but it's more fun to listen.
You are right Frank! It is 100% a pastime. Finding, collecting, playing, maintaining, buying and and even selling is all part of the process that makes "vinyl" fun.
Another great one Frank! I actually did a response to your first video about week ago. I haven't posted it yet, but I enjoyed seeing yours so much I had too lol.
Hey Frank. Another cool video! I follow most of your rules myself and do make exceptions! FYI - I put up a video today that might interest you - it’s 3 Canadian Power Trios that I feel were underrated and shamelessly overlooked. Cheers
I find now that I am 7 years into vinyl record collecting that my collecting style has changed. When I originally first started to collect, my goal was to get one album from every band I was a fan of to show support since I didn't buy CDs anymore. Then what happened is the one vinyl album I own by said band has another album release that I enjoyed more than the one I owned so I buy it. Then I get two vinyl records of said band. Then I started to buy albums I had as a teenager on CD to kind of re-live my teenage years. Then I got so addicted I started to buy albums from Mom and Pop stores online and not Amazon. And to get free shipping you usually have to spend over $109 - $129 depending what store. So then you start buying random buys to get the free shipping. Usually it's an album I know one or two songs off of, or it's a band that I have an album of already so I figured I may like that one too. Then you end up with close to 500 vinyl records. Then it becomes overwhelming and you don't know what to listen to when you want to listen to music. So for me, I started to sell off some albums and just buy the "Greatest Hits" if it's a band where I just mainly know the radio songs. For example, the band Creed. Then I got Spotify and realized I could just make my own playlists of these albums that have one or two songs on them I like and realized I didn't need even my "Greatest Hits" albums anymore. So now I am in the middle of downsizing again, to just collect vinyl records of albums where I have to like 95% of the album. No half the album, or a few tracks off the album, if there are 10 songs on that album, I need to like 9 of them to justify owning it on vinyl record, or it's just taking up space in my collection which could be used for albums I still want. And on top of that, it's so freaking expensive to collect anymore, especially for us Canadian folk. So honestly, vinyl record collecting is a very "love/hate" vibe with me over the years, but I still keep doing it! Ha ha ha
Great list(s), Frank. Fun indeed. My #1 rule is to get in front of the stereo, any quality chance, I get. My ultimate pastime. Never been much of a music in the background guy. Nothing better than a snowy morning ☕️ listening session…”We don’t declare the war on idleness, when outside it’s cold and 💩”.
Great rules to live by Frank! I broke one of your rules years ago, and I should have adopted it as one my own, but that is the 45 record collection. I have over 400+ 45 records, and mostly went for the picture sleeves ones thinking those are more valuable. I think sometimes now, there are a few collectors looking to dump their entire 45 collection on the cheap onto another unsuspecting collector, don't fall for it! haha! Take care!
I bought New Order Substance on multi-splatter vinyl. It’s an unofficial release that cost £39.99 and now worth £200+. So sometimes it’s good to get unofficial pressings
Great video, I try to stream music before I buy it. I’ll listen to the TH-cam best record video’s, pick some that interest me. Then I’ll stream them. I also try to check the price of the vinyl. Sometimes a cd makes more sense. I was interested in a 13th floor elevator record, I found them pricey. I bought the cd and very satisfied.
Great video, I thoughtfully enjoyed this. I agree about picture discs. However, I did buy one several years ago, the Tubular Bells picture disc. It sounds lousy but doesn’t matter since I have six various pressings that sound great. I placed the TB picture disc on top of my acrylic turntable mat when the turntable is not spinning. Purely decorative and esthetically pleasing to my eyes.
Great video! I agree with all of your rules when it comes to collecting vinyl records BUT I have one question that I'm curious how you think about? what is your opinion of 1st pressings? re-issues? later pressings? I've come across so many great records during my hunting but realize what I thought was a "holy grail" 1st pressing, turned out to be a later pressing and less in value
Thanks for the Info. Also following your advice I picked up Anno Domini ,now I just need Seventh Star, The Eternal Idol, and Dehumanizer. Then my Sabbath collection will be complete.
Again, I pretty much follow the same rules. Good advice for anyone getting into the game or for anyone second guessing whey they're in it in the first place.
Great rules Frank that I seem to break constantly. I have real issues with Blind Buys, I love them, I guess that is fun so back to rule 1, have fun. Okay, I’m alright
if it wasn't for blind buys I would be listening to the same 20 bands over and over again. Blind buys is how I discover new music. Also - if you've been around long enough you can get a good feel about the quality and style of a band by the cover (what they are projecting through the quality and content of the artwork) - you develop an intuition - so you really aren't that blind. I've been tricked into buying crap once or twice - but it's very rare.
The one rule I always follow for myself personally is buy the absolute best sounding pressing for any specific album (color vinyl or standard black either way) that I adore because I’m all about sound over aesthetic! I don’t variant collect either because of the cost and storage space but for anyone who does variant collect, just have fun! That is indeed what it’s all about!
That "Golden Rule" is more important than all the other stuff, if you ask me - if it wasn't enjoyable, I wouldn't do it. And music makes the world go round, right? 🙂 Great list as always!
I just love collecting box sets of my most favorite bands and artists. Just recently I bought Pink Floyd and Iron Maiden box sets that I wanted to add to my collection. Now only one set is left. The 50th Anniversary of The Dark Side .
I feel the "Have Fun" rule is golden. Far too often, I feel stressed about how much I spend. Or I never seem to find time to sit down and enjoy what I purchase.
I don't go by rules. I buy records I think might be worth what they cost --- a quarter to $2 is my normal price range. The more oddball it seems, the more interested I become. For example, if I saw something titled "Bolero on Tuned Telephone Pole Insulators" there is a 100% chance that it would be added to my collection. And I DO buy 45s and 78s and plenty of other stuff that most people would skip. You have a pristine first pressing of the first Elvis single? That's nice. I'm more interested in something cheap and weird.
I definitely am not one of those people that go on and on about how expensive the hobby is because I'm a buck kind of guy too and have some killer stuff! Been in the "hobby" for almost 30 years.
you're so right Frank !! I stay clear of picture discs, and RSD makes you buy stuff because they badge it up as limited. When the fun stops, I will stop buying music in general..but there are times you put on a record, listen hard and it takes just takes you away !!
I agree with every one of your rules in both videos. Although I do buy records that are less than VG+, especially if they are cheap or free. I will try to clean them and see if I can salvage them enough to make them enjoyable, especially records like radio shows or older sporting records. I also have a separate “collection” that I use to give away to anyone who is just starting out collecting. I’m always trying to convert people away from that “evil” digital streaming to good old fashioned vinyl! 😂
You'd be screwed following one particular rule in Australia; The $40 rule. Records are ridiculously expensive in this country due to isolation and import taxes. The average price is probably around $55-$60. Which would be roughly $60-$65 in Canadough
I really like the price guideline on new LPs. I notice some metal releases have liquid filled vinyl that looks like blood. Sadly scalpers buy em all up and you see the $70 album for $200+. I guess in a way the glow or liquid filled vinyl could fall under your not paying extra for color vinyl rule.
Having fun is the hole point, isn't it? But I will add one point to that: stay curious. Never stop searching for new (for you) and interesting music. And on that note, I simply have to share a band I found on TH-cam from Ukraine: Harmonix former called Hradovska Metal Band. They have reinvented the power ballad in a way that challenges Scorpions.
Frank, I only get a CD 📀 if I know I'm going to listen to it. $40. is the most I ever paid for a CD 📀. I was not happy about spending that much. But fortunately, it was really good. That was back in 2002. 📀 Whatever vinyl records I got were at the used store. And there were not many I paid more than $1. or $2. for.
@@MickSupperSadly, the place where I got my records is gone. Sigh. But hey. It was fun while it lasted. I built up a nice collection of 30 records. On my last birthday, we pulled out my turntable and played the ST for SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977). That was fun.
There really is just one rule Buy what you love Love what you buy. Thats all you need to know. PS I love 7” and 12” singles. They usually sound great esp uk/ euro singles from the 80’s and 90’s. They are generally the best sounding vinyl you can get! They are audiophile pressings at regular prices. Nothing beats a solid uk 12” for sound! The best of the best
I have four honest rules: > buy at an independent brick & mortar (yes, I am in the luxurious position of a. living downtown (Hamburg/Germany) and b. having 5-10 AAA recordstores within convenient public transport/bike range). What you see and what you get is more than you will ever be able to listen to. > online only directly with artists/labels (e.g. bandcamp). > 200€ budget max per month and same budget for "vinyl excursions" i.e. travelling and visiting local shops (Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenborg, Vienna, etc.). > gear is solid and practical but secondary.
One of my rules at the moment is not to pressurise myself. Sure, I have a number of items I would like, but I buy what I can afford and space them out. I want some items that cost a little more, and if I get some of them next year, great. If I don't, then they can wait. My father had three rules, as he didn't like spending money. 1. Do I Like it?, 2. Do I want it? and 3. Do I need it?. If all the rules were answered yes he would buy. This would be rare as rule 3 was mainly answered with a no. He was careful with his money. I undwrstood what his point was, but sometimes we buy something for fun and not because we need it.
I buy what I like. My favorite artists aren't mainstream so it easy. All Killer no filler in my collection. :) Once my record room is back in shape after the remodel I will post :)
Good man, I sure understand blind purchases. I messed up twice with two blind purchases. Lots of money down the tube. Back in 1969 one could purchase a 331/3 for 3.33 at K-mart in the U. S.
Even if you buy a record on Ebay knowing what it is, it's going to be a blind buy. I've wasted money on records that were graded visually that sound like ass.
My golden rule is buy what I like and stuff I really need. No filler All killer. About bootleg albums I only buy albums that did not get a vinyl release or simply an OG copy costs more than my entire bank account. If they finally reissue that title I will definitely get it ASAP. Badlands is a great example those albums will never get reissued because legal problems.
It’s important to remember we all have our own way/style of accumulating Music. In my case, I am interested in expanding my collection to include a great variety of RnR, whether that’s on vinyl or on CDs. While others may be looking to complete discographies for their fave artists. Everyone has a different goal. Don’t be worried about what other people are doing; but it’s cool to be interested in other styles because there’s always something to learn or to get exposed too you don’t know. ✌️
I have no record collecting goals and 99% of what I have in my collection are by happenstance because I found them for a buck or 2 at a thrift store or somewhere, and over almost 30 years of collecting I have some killer stuff. I'm in no rush to go out there and be a completest.
I like your, "Have fun," rule. If the buying and the owning of a record doesn't bring you joy then you probably shouldn't buy that record. I just bought my first pack of gatefold album sleeve covers and had a great experience transferring my gatefold albums to those sleeves and seeing the packing on the inside again. Can't recommend starting off purchasing a pack of those once you have ten gatefold albums.
Excellent rules to follow, but I have to draw the line on the 7" records. I became infatuated with the 7" 45rpm record as a toddler. Mom had a bunch of Elvis 45's, so I have always been a fan of Elvis. In the 70's I was a DJ on the radio and found out why the records played on the radio were sometimes different than what you could buy in stores. Radio stations were given promo copies of records which WERE different than you could buy. Many of those 45's had the stereo versions of songs before the stereo LP came out and sometimes never made it to an LP. Top 40 radio stations didn't like play songs over 3 minutes in length and if not provided a shortened version, would make their own shortened versions. Oh, and I forgot, there were special 33 1/3 rpm 7" Little LP's made exclusively made for jukeboxes. One, for example, was one from the Led Zeppelin IV album and it had "Stairway To Heaven" on one side and 1). "Rock And Roll", 2). "Black Dog" on the other side. This Little LP covered all 3 hits which were a staple on radio and were on LZ IV. There are some 7" 45's which you would be crazy to pass up if you found them at a reasonable price, which are special and rare These are the versions you heard on AM radio: 1). "American Pie" by Don McLean. (edited and in mono. It's never appeared on LP, CD or whatever). 2). "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. There were 2 promo 45 versions in the U.S., one was stereo/mono and the other was stereo on both sides.(There was also an anniversary version, but it's junk and virtually unplayable). 3). "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin. Canadian 45's were short versions marked @ 3:10. There was an early U.S. short version marked @ 3:12. There was also 2 promo 45 versions with the short version on one side and the common 5:33 version on the other side. There was a stereo 45 and there was a mono 45. 4). "Roundabout" by Yes. Promo versions are on yellow translucent vinyl with both stereo and mono versions. They were edited versions. Rhino has released on CD and Blu-ray. 5). "I Saw The Light" by Todd Rundgren. A small percentage were pressed on translucent blue vinyl. Radio stations got the mono/stereo version. These are just a few, but you will run across lot's of radio station promo 45's which were pressed on color vinyl. Most are excellent playing/sounding records, as good as the regular black vinyl versions. You do realize that black is a color. A black dye has to be added to the vinyl mix. They used to actually use carbon.
I’ve completely given up trying to buy 7” because sellers think that since they’re low price often, grading doesn’t matter, I’ve bought so many listed as NM that are actually perhaps G+ or VG, and of course it’s not worth paying the postage to return them. I will now hunt down albums for the single. I’ve recently broken my rules for a very limited anniversary reissue of an album I adore that they’re made handmade oak boxes with acid etched real copper faceplates. It was expensive and they only opened re orders for 4 days or so and then made however many were ordered. They were hugely expensive but the album is hugely expanded over 4 disks and it’s so unique I had to get it. Should be arriving at the end of this month
I'm not too interested in OG 1st pressings if other versions sound good, but something unusual, crafted with a lot of care is definitely worth consideration. Things like that call to you to pull them off the shelf!
Yep great rules. I’m a soul, disco, funk, jazz, rap, hip hop kinda person always have been. I’ve seen on so many occasions Dark side of the moon and passed on it as I know it’s just not my thing and friends have told me I’m crazy (there is an original on line here in SA for R450 incl 2 posters not the post cards) I just would not play it… but I did purchase the ‘NIGHTFLY’ Donald Fagen after hearing it in a car in 5.1 and thought hey this is good. But I’m drawing the line there. I might only play it a few times.
I just got my new Audio-Technica LP60X turntable and connected it to my dad’s stereo system, which includes a Marantz Cinema 70s amplifier and Emotiva BasX. I wonder if this setup is considered good - it sounds great with my collection of 50 vinyl records, but I'm curious about what others think.
If it sounds good then you have a good set up! Great gear I never heard of in your list. I don't have high end at all and all over the place. I have a 1969 Sony STR 6050 with a 1978 Realistic Lab 400 and a 2005 pair Cerwin Vega tower speakers. I think it sounds great!
Being a completist of sorts I have to limit myself to studio albums so I don't get out of control lol Besides, I like live music if I'm at the performance although I own a few exceptions. Siouxsie and the Banshees' Nocturne cannot be denied. Greatest hits compilations... I listen to albums so I keep having to flip past that Roxy Music offering at my local record shop. Someone just buy it already! I've discovered so much great music by 'judging an album by it's cover' because it was super cheap and all the boxes were ticked for first impression. Artwork, Name, Title, Song Titles all say something I dig... it's $2.00... let's go see. It's how I discovered Garland Jeffries. I'm now 3 albums in and I really like them all. He's moved into a solid 'buy his records when you find them' priority. The Lucy Show, $2.00. Floored me. Had to find more. Comsat Angels... There is some mind blowing stuff out there if you set some boundaries and take some chances.
My 2024 rule: buy the best pressings possible of the records that my fam & I enjoy listening to. I sold off half my collection to do this and I am much happier at this! Excellent rules, agree with many - except picture discs, Gorillaz Demon Days x2 picture disc reissue would be an exception to that (preserves original lp track flow, clean, excellent sonics).
Why not 7 inch singles? I got into them in the mid-80's because I didn't want to buy an entire album for just one song. I even have about a dozen 12 inch singles of songs I really really liked. I have around 600 or so today after 40 years of buying records so not too too many I suppose. Great to have if you just wanna hear the song (before online listening happened) and mainly used them when I used to make mix tapes. Nowadays I'll have an evening on occasion where I'll have some beers and hang out next to the turntable and have a "singles night". Still alot of fun for me and most have really great sound. Cheers!
It's not too expensive, just depends on where you focus. I focus mainly on thrift stores and such and over about a 30 year period I have a nice collection with plenty of surprises.
@ 50% of my collection came from thrift stores as well, to the tune of approximately $6000, but that’s just for the records. Then, there’s the gear. The level of devotion to the hobby plays a large role in how much we spend as well. As an example, my daily routine was to stop by no fewer than 2, sometimes 3 Goodwills per day, in search of hidden gems at thrift store prices. It was very common for me to drop anywhere from $30 - $60 a day on thrift store records alone. Believe me, it can add up, and fast. 😎
I use similar rules myself apart from the not buying singles but I mostly only buy singles where they weren’t issued on the main LP this was the case a lot in the 60s,70s and sometimes the 80s here in the uk and of course one hit wonders
I agree with everything except for not buying counterfeit records. Unfortunately, Danzig and Samhain records do not get repressed and in order to buy one of the originals I would have to take out a 2nd mortgage, so I have no problem buying counterfeit of those, and there are strong rumors that Glenn Danzig himself is behind the counterfeits cause they’re very well done and he does not want to give royalties to past members.
Rules 2 and 3 are things I have never even considered. I have never cared what anyone else wants, only what I want. In the same vein I could care less about limited editions. As long as the standard edition sounds good, its more than enough for me.
I have some picture discs where some singles are on the wall but the albums (2) i still listen but i think picture discs have a lesser audio quality than normal ones. But not 100% sure. The 2nd Rule i have to get better into it... Not sometimes in music but also in Gaming Stuff.. I just need to more focus on what i like :)
Amen, your golden rule is exactly right. If you aren't having fun, why bother. I only buy albums I like, don't care what others think. That way if they become worthless, I still have a bunch of music I love.
I Love this Video & I agree with your rules only I want to tell you this Frank. I'm a Fan of Stryper ( The Christian Metal band ) & I bought their current album called When we were Kings & I bought the $ 50 vinyl because it's yellow & black splatter. I really didn't want to spend that so I actually told my wife to cancel the order ( Which she didn't ) & now I confess , I'm glad she didn't. I agree with you Frank , $ 50 for a record is just to much money in my opinion but luckily for me I'm not going to buy every album I Love on vinyl because I use to own over 100 records & we ( my wife & I ) are trying to downsize on everything , I'll only the records that are most important to me & that's not alot. As long as I have - All - of my Favorite albums on cds than I'm ok with that. Anyway - Awesome Video as always & I hope everything is going great for you & your Family. Seriously , I Love your Videos because I grew up Loving Music & I always will. You Rule Frank & I'll Keep on Spinning & waiting for your next awesome Video Dude. Take Care Frank & Thanks. 👍🏻🪙👍🏻
I've been seeing quite a few YT videos from people who believe they *must* buy records because of the artist ("I'm a completist") or a good deal ("my latest haul!"), etc. until they are way behind in their listening, not to mention running out of space. I only buy CDs or LPs I want to hear. I only replace items if I'm unhappy with the sound or packaging. All the recent limited editions means that FOMO is real, but I've been successful at minimizing it which can just be down to "luck!" I enjoy record store shopping but many favorite collectible albums come from my favorite record label and band websites so I give up some "experience" to get the goods. I'm not buying anything this month because I'm mostly listening to old & new favorites.
Sorry Frank. I forgot one HONORABLE MENTION. My TOP 5 are ST "Romeo and Juliet" (1968) , ST "Oliver Twist" (1968) , ST "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) , "Disco Mickey Mouse" (1979) and ST "Cats" (1983) . I gave you the HONORABLE MENTION ST "Arthur" (1981) . The one I forgot is "Men of the Mall" (1959) . Yea. That's a marching band record. A very good one actually!
Fomo…. It doesn’t have to be the rsd, or rarest… just enjoy what you get. Listen to every record… get what you love. I love searching the $1 bins at my local shops. It’s a majority of what I buy. I don’t mind the pops and clicks on a great record if I get it for a great price. 16 $1 records I wouldn’t pay for at m condition, but I get for a great deal. I expand and enjoy my listening experience. One m record I really wanted added per trip. I’m willing to pay for clear great ones I really want.. but $50 I walk out with 15 records. I listen to and enjoy them all. I don’t mind expanding my collection by picking out a bunch of interesting records cheep. And grabbing a great one.
Frank, believe or not, I have exactly the same rules as you, with the addition of one, which is actually my first rule: I don't buy albums that I don't like and that consequently I won't listen to. Carlos Ramiro , New Jersey
When Reid dated their David Bowie picture desk singles I bought them every year cause I thought they were super cool and I don’t even like David Bowie. I ended up selling the whole collection, which was the nine of them for 100 bucks and bought Legos for me and the kids. I do but only for specific albums like I have a bunch of Christmas ones that I put out at Christmas time and I’ve got a few Muppets ones that I love the Muppets, but I didn’t that I’ll try to avoid them
I have only one rule when buying records. Will I listen to the record more than a few times? Gone are the days of buying records on impulse just for one song--that's what streaming is for.
I’m in no way an audiophile and I still hear how bad picture discs sound. We bought one or two when we were just getting into the hobby and I just refuse now.
On the nose again! I have always bought what I liked - despite what everyone else was buying, especially in the 1980's, when there were lots of PROPER independent bands, releasing material on small, but dedicated, and properly independent record labels, before the major labels bought them out. The music, attitude and design of these tiny labels was far more interesting than most of the anodyne stuff being pumped mercilessly out by the majors. I've never had FOMO. If I get it, I get it. If I miss out... then it's not the end of the world. I've always thought like that - I know some people who really panic if they miss out on something basically trivial. Life's not long enough to worry that you missed out on something inessential - nice to have, yes, but in the bigger picture does it really matter? No.
Seems like there are more small labels now than there were in the 20th century. (New West, TVT, Test Card, Track Record, Esoteric, Compass, Concord, Ocho Mule, Inside out, etc.)
The biggest rule would be that it depends on the orders from the office and accountants and the label and Don " The Emperor ", or you`ll be singing Hello my Chevrier. 🤣😂😛
The main rule I follow is your number 2 add on. I buy the music that I want and that I listen to. No point in buying something I don’t like and won’t listen to that’s going to sit on a shelf collecting dust.
If I had a $30 rule I wouldn’t be able to buy any records at all......most record I have bought lately has been over $40, but then I have only bought like 10 albums the last year....
I get your point, cool. You decided for a very general approach. And in addition to that: Aren't there different types of collectors? Superfan, Audiofile, Completist, OGs, ... And don't they then also have specific rules? I think it's important in first place to know what you're doing! 😉 There's a nice video about this topic. It's in french, but you'll find a way to understand. It's very good... th-cam.com/video/FUAhmmLj6kk/w-d-xo.html
I got a bunch of 7 in picture discs because they were $1 each. I was told not to buy a Springsteen box set years ago, but I bought it anyway. 1/2 of American is mad at him for being un-American. Where's the best deal on a Canada shirt. Temu??? 😂
When was Springsteen ever American? Listen to the lyrics to Born in The USA. I do find it hilarious how Americans sing the lyrics "born in the USA" but don't know what the rest of the song says. HAHA Neil Young's "Rockin' in The Free World" is the same thing too. I have quite a bit of Neil Young in my collection, but the more I learn about him the more I can't stand him. He's such a loser.
I bought two albums of "essential" albums. Although I like the artists I do not like the albums. Before I buy now I listen to it streaming first. Both are Mofi and sound great but don't like the albums.
Interesting! I'm sure you would break another of your rules & its regarding 7" vinyl singles. I'm sure if you just happen to visit a outdoor market with various vendors & one vendor was selling highly collectable rare & obscure vinyl 45s in excellent condition very cheaply & inexpensive you would not buy/purchase any. Hard to believe you would just leave them...
After watching this i realize I only have one rule...buy whatever interests me when and if I can afford it.
It's getting harder to afford! It's no fun buying overpriced records when you have no money left to pay your bills at the end of the month!
. I rarely buy new releases..i go to thrift stores, record shows, flea markets, and garage sales.
You'd be surprised at how many records were released before 1990
@@waltonstreet5740 I know! My favourites are Elvis forever vol.2 and The Bellamy Brothers best. Both are in my collection since almost 40 years and I play it again and again and again and...hm! I rarely buy new records, too. The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra's new year concert 2024 (3LP/55€) was the only new one in 3 years. My new year intention for'25 is to spend more time in listening to my music collection Instead of buying new stuff. It's fun to collect, but it's more fun to listen.
Mine is just like that…except for the times I buy ones I can’t afford…
You are right Frank! It is 100% a pastime. Finding, collecting, playing, maintaining, buying and and even selling is all part of the process that makes "vinyl" fun.
For sure.
100%. Particularly picture discs. In many instances recently vinyl has become too expensive, so i bought the cd instead.
Another great one Frank! I actually did a response to your first video about week ago. I haven't posted it yet, but I enjoyed seeing yours so much I had too lol.
Thanks Brandon. Can't wait to see your video.
I love and live by your every rule here.and yet, I've broken every single one with extremely legitimate reasons... 😂😂😂
My golden rule is:- Only buy what I really enjoy at the right price and when I an actually afford it without affecting the rest of my life.
Many thanks Frank and Family, big love sent!✌️🤘
Cheers man! Thanks for regularly tuning in and commenting.
Keep on spendin'… woops… spinnin'! 😁
Hey Frank. Another cool video! I follow most of your rules myself and do make exceptions! FYI - I put up a video today that might interest you - it’s 3 Canadian Power Trios that I feel were underrated and shamelessly overlooked. Cheers
I will check it out!
Very enjoyable!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great rules, especially the additional second rule. Find out what you really, REALLY like, and go from there.
I find now that I am 7 years into vinyl record collecting that my collecting style has changed. When I originally first started to collect, my goal was to get one album from every band I was a fan of to show support since I didn't buy CDs anymore. Then what happened is the one vinyl album I own by said band has another album release that I enjoyed more than the one I owned so I buy it. Then I get two vinyl records of said band. Then I started to buy albums I had as a teenager on CD to kind of re-live my teenage years. Then I got so addicted I started to buy albums from Mom and Pop stores online and not Amazon. And to get free shipping you usually have to spend over $109 - $129 depending what store. So then you start buying random buys to get the free shipping. Usually it's an album I know one or two songs off of, or it's a band that I have an album of already so I figured I may like that one too. Then you end up with close to 500 vinyl records. Then it becomes overwhelming and you don't know what to listen to when you want to listen to music. So for me, I started to sell off some albums and just buy the "Greatest Hits" if it's a band where I just mainly know the radio songs. For example, the band Creed. Then I got Spotify and realized I could just make my own playlists of these albums that have one or two songs on them I like and realized I didn't need even my "Greatest Hits" albums anymore. So now I am in the middle of downsizing again, to just collect vinyl records of albums where I have to like 95% of the album. No half the album, or a few tracks off the album, if there are 10 songs on that album, I need to like 9 of them to justify owning it on vinyl record, or it's just taking up space in my collection which could be used for albums I still want. And on top of that, it's so freaking expensive to collect anymore, especially for us Canadian folk. So honestly, vinyl record collecting is a very "love/hate" vibe with me over the years, but I still keep doing it! Ha ha ha
Great list(s), Frank. Fun indeed. My #1 rule is to get in front of the stereo, any quality chance, I get. My ultimate pastime. Never been much of a music in the background guy. Nothing better than a snowy morning ☕️ listening session…”We don’t declare the war on idleness, when outside it’s cold and 💩”.
Great rules to live by Frank! I broke one of your rules years ago, and I should have adopted it as one my own, but that is the 45 record collection. I have over 400+ 45 records, and mostly went for the picture sleeves ones thinking those are more valuable. I think sometimes now, there are a few collectors looking to dump their entire 45 collection on the cheap onto another unsuspecting collector, don't fall for it! haha! Take care!
I just met the guy who started Record Store Day. We both live in Maine. Cheers Frank!
I bought New Order Substance on multi-splatter vinyl. It’s an unofficial release that cost £39.99 and now worth £200+. So sometimes it’s good to get unofficial pressings
Great video, I try to stream music before I buy it. I’ll listen to the TH-cam best record video’s, pick some that interest me. Then I’ll stream them. I also try to check the price of the vinyl. Sometimes a cd makes more sense. I was interested in a 13th floor elevator record, I found them pricey. I bought the cd and very satisfied.
Great video, I thoughtfully enjoyed this. I agree about picture discs. However, I did buy one several years ago, the Tubular Bells picture disc. It sounds lousy but doesn’t matter since I have six various pressings that sound great. I placed the TB picture disc on top of my acrylic turntable mat when the turntable is not spinning. Purely decorative and esthetically pleasing to my eyes.
I agree 100% with your rules and I actually follow them before I saw your video!
Thank you for another interesting video. I have a question. Why do so many good quality decks not have a cover to help keep dust off the records?
My fun things are
Radio Station Albums, Stereo Store Test Albums
& Record Company, "new artists," compilations.
'To have FÜN'?!?! That is outrageous :D :D :D ;)
Great video! I agree with all of your rules when it comes to collecting vinyl records BUT I have one question that I'm curious how you think about? what is your opinion of 1st pressings? re-issues? later pressings? I've come across so many great records during my hunting but realize what I thought was a "holy grail" 1st pressing, turned out to be a later pressing and less in value
Thanks for the Info. Also following your advice I picked up Anno Domini ,now I just need Seventh Star, The Eternal Idol, and Dehumanizer. Then my Sabbath collection will be complete.
Great video Frank! Do you find quite a few picture discs on RSD? I do. All very good rules to follow indeed.
Keep on spinning Frank 👍
Again, I pretty much follow the same rules. Good advice for anyone getting into the game or for anyone second guessing whey they're in it in the first place.
Great rules Frank that I seem to break constantly. I have real issues with Blind Buys, I love them, I guess that is fun so back to rule 1, have fun. Okay, I’m alright
if it wasn't for blind buys I would be listening to the same 20 bands over and over again. Blind buys is how I discover new music. Also - if you've been around long enough you can get a good feel about the quality and style of a band by the cover (what they are projecting through the quality and content of the artwork) - you develop an intuition - so you really aren't that blind. I've been tricked into buying crap once or twice - but it's very rare.
I only collect counterfeit 7" single picturediscs that are over 40$CA
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The one rule I always follow for myself personally is buy the absolute best sounding pressing for any specific album (color vinyl or standard black either way) that I adore because I’m all about sound over aesthetic! I don’t variant collect either because of the cost and storage space but for anyone who does variant collect, just have fun! That is indeed what it’s all about!
That "Golden Rule" is more important than all the other stuff, if you ask me - if it wasn't enjoyable, I wouldn't do it. And music makes the world go round, right? 🙂 Great list as always!
Yes sir... I can't believe I forgot to mention this one in the last video.
I just love collecting box sets of my most favorite bands and artists. Just recently I bought Pink Floyd and Iron Maiden box sets that I wanted to add to my collection. Now only one set is left. The 50th Anniversary of The Dark Side .
I feel the "Have Fun" rule is golden. Far too often, I feel stressed about how much I spend. Or I never seem to find time to sit down and enjoy what I purchase.
I don't go by rules. I buy records I think might be worth what they cost --- a quarter to $2 is my normal price range.
The more oddball it seems, the more interested I become. For example, if I saw something titled
"Bolero on Tuned Telephone Pole Insulators" there is a 100% chance that it would be added to my collection.
And I DO buy 45s and 78s and plenty of other stuff that most people would skip.
You have a pristine first pressing of the first Elvis single? That's nice. I'm more interested in something cheap and weird.
I definitely am not one of those people that go on and on about how expensive the hobby is because I'm a buck kind of guy too and have some killer stuff! Been in the "hobby" for almost 30 years.
you're so right Frank !! I stay clear of picture discs, and RSD makes you buy stuff because they badge it up as limited. When the fun stops, I will stop buying music in general..but there are times you put on a record, listen hard and it takes just takes you away !!
Absolutely!
Good rules to follow! I had to break one of your suggestions and recently pre-ordered the upcoming Ozzy limited run box set … No. 666 🤞
Oh man... me too... pre-ordered!
What?!!! 7 inch is my favorite format!
Rules only intended for myself 😀
I agree with every one of your rules in both videos. Although I do buy records that are less than VG+, especially if they are cheap or free. I will try to clean them and see if I can salvage them enough to make them enjoyable, especially records like radio shows or older sporting records. I also have a separate “collection” that I use to give away to anyone who is just starting out collecting. I’m always trying to convert people away from that “evil” digital streaming to good old fashioned vinyl! 😂
You'd be screwed following one particular rule in Australia; The $40 rule. Records are ridiculously expensive in this country due to isolation and import taxes. The average price is probably around $55-$60. Which would be roughly $60-$65 in Canadough
It's the same in Europe! New albums like Metallica's 72 seasons last year is priced over 50€ or Depeche Mode's Memento mori over 55€!
$40 Cad is getting difficult in Canada as well.
I really like the price guideline on new LPs. I notice some metal releases have liquid filled vinyl that looks like blood. Sadly scalpers buy em all up and you see the $70 album for $200+. I guess in a way the glow or liquid filled vinyl could fall under your not paying extra for color vinyl rule.
Having fun is the hole point, isn't it? But I will add one point to that: stay curious. Never stop searching for new (for you) and interesting music. And on that note, I simply have to share a band I found on TH-cam from Ukraine: Harmonix former called Hradovska Metal Band. They have reinvented the power ballad in a way that challenges Scorpions.
Stay curious... good one!
Frank, I only get a CD 📀 if I know I'm going to listen to it. $40. is the most I ever paid for a CD 📀. I was not happy about spending that much. But fortunately, it was really good. That was back in 2002. 📀 Whatever vinyl records I got were at the used store. And there were not many I paid more than $1. or $2. for.
I still don't pay much more than that on records today.
@@MickSupperSadly, the place where I got my records is gone. Sigh. But hey. It was fun while it lasted. I built up a nice collection of 30 records. On my last birthday, we pulled out my turntable and played the ST for SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (1977). That was fun.
There really is just one rule
Buy what you love
Love what you buy.
Thats all you need to know.
PS I love 7” and 12” singles. They usually sound great esp uk/ euro singles from the 80’s and 90’s. They are generally the best sounding vinyl you can get! They are audiophile pressings at regular prices. Nothing beats a solid uk 12” for sound! The best of the best
I have four honest rules:
> buy at an independent brick & mortar (yes, I am in the luxurious position of a. living downtown (Hamburg/Germany) and b. having 5-10 AAA recordstores within convenient public transport/bike range). What you see and what you get is more than you will ever be able to listen to.
> online only directly with artists/labels (e.g. bandcamp).
> 200€ budget max per month and same budget for "vinyl excursions" i.e. travelling and visiting local shops (Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenborg, Vienna, etc.).
> gear is solid and practical but secondary.
One of my rules at the moment is not to pressurise myself. Sure, I have a number of items I would like, but I buy what I can afford and space them out. I want some items that cost a little more, and if I get some of them next year, great. If I don't, then they can wait.
My father had three rules, as he didn't like spending money.
1. Do I Like it?, 2. Do I want it? and 3. Do I need it?. If all the rules were answered yes he would buy. This would be rare as rule 3 was mainly answered with a no.
He was careful with his money. I undwrstood what his point was, but sometimes we buy something for fun and not because we need it.
Your dad's 3 rules are excellent (though the third one is often difficult to say yes to).
I buy what I like. My favorite artists aren't mainstream so it easy. All Killer no filler in my collection. :) Once my record room is back in shape after the remodel I will post :)
Good man, I sure understand blind purchases. I messed up twice with two blind purchases. Lots of money down the tube. Back in 1969 one could purchase a 331/3 for 3.33 at K-mart in the U. S.
Even if you buy a record on Ebay knowing what it is, it's going to be a blind buy. I've wasted money on records that were graded visually that sound like ass.
My golden rule is buy what I like and stuff I really need. No filler All killer. About bootleg albums I only buy albums that did not get a vinyl release or simply an OG copy costs more than my entire bank account. If they finally reissue that title I will definitely get it ASAP. Badlands is a great example those albums will never get reissued because legal problems.
It’s important to remember we all have our own way/style of accumulating Music. In my case, I am interested in expanding my collection to include a great variety of RnR, whether that’s on vinyl or on CDs. While others may be looking to complete discographies for their fave artists. Everyone has a different goal. Don’t be worried about what other people are doing; but it’s cool to be interested in other styles because there’s always something to learn or to get exposed too you don’t know. ✌️
I have no record collecting goals and 99% of what I have in my collection are by happenstance because I found them for a
buck or 2 at a thrift store or somewhere, and over almost 30 years of collecting I have some killer stuff. I'm in no rush to
go out there and be a completest.
I like your, "Have fun," rule. If the buying and the owning of a record doesn't bring you joy then you probably shouldn't buy that record.
I just bought my first pack of gatefold album sleeve covers and had a great experience transferring my gatefold albums to those sleeves and seeing the packing on the inside again. Can't recommend starting off purchasing a pack of those once you have ten gatefold albums.
Excellent rules to follow, but I have to draw the line on the 7" records. I became infatuated with the 7" 45rpm record as a toddler. Mom had a bunch of Elvis 45's, so I have always been a fan of Elvis.
In the 70's I was a DJ on the radio and found out why the records played on the radio were sometimes different than what you could buy in stores. Radio stations were given promo copies of records which WERE different than you could buy. Many of those 45's had the stereo versions of songs before the stereo LP came out and sometimes never made it to an LP. Top 40 radio stations didn't like play songs over 3 minutes in length and if not provided a shortened version, would make their own shortened versions. Oh, and I forgot, there were special 33 1/3 rpm 7" Little LP's made exclusively made for jukeboxes. One, for example, was one from the Led Zeppelin IV album and it had "Stairway To Heaven" on one side and 1). "Rock And Roll", 2). "Black Dog" on the other side. This Little LP covered all 3 hits which were a staple on radio and were on LZ IV.
There are some 7" 45's which you would be crazy to pass up if you found them at a reasonable price, which are special and rare These are the versions you heard on AM radio:
1). "American Pie" by Don McLean. (edited and in mono. It's never appeared on LP, CD or whatever).
2). "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. There were 2 promo 45 versions in the U.S., one was stereo/mono and the other was stereo on both sides.(There was also an anniversary version, but it's
junk and virtually unplayable).
3). "Whole Lotta Love" by Led Zeppelin. Canadian 45's were short versions marked @ 3:10. There was an early U.S. short version marked @ 3:12. There was also 2 promo 45 versions with the short
version on one side and the common 5:33 version on the other side. There was a stereo 45 and there was a mono 45.
4). "Roundabout" by Yes. Promo versions are on yellow translucent vinyl with both stereo and mono versions. They were edited versions. Rhino has released on CD and Blu-ray.
5). "I Saw The Light" by Todd Rundgren. A small percentage were pressed on translucent blue vinyl. Radio stations got the mono/stereo version.
These are just a few, but you will run across lot's of radio station promo 45's which were pressed on color vinyl. Most are excellent playing/sounding records, as good as the regular black vinyl versions. You do realize that black is a color. A black dye has to be added to the vinyl mix. They used to actually use carbon.
I’ve completely given up trying to buy 7” because sellers think that since they’re low price often, grading doesn’t matter, I’ve bought so many listed as NM that are actually perhaps G+ or VG, and of course it’s not worth paying the postage to return them. I will now hunt down albums for the single.
I’ve recently broken my rules for a very limited anniversary reissue of an album I adore that they’re made handmade oak boxes with acid etched real copper faceplates. It was expensive and they only opened re orders for 4 days or so and then made however many were ordered. They were hugely expensive but the album is hugely expanded over 4 disks and it’s so unique I had to get it. Should be arriving at the end of this month
Oh man... poor grading is such a pet peeve of mine. Actually, that may make for a good follow up video (Pet peeves of record collecting).
I'm not too interested in OG 1st pressings if other versions sound good, but something unusual, crafted with a lot of care is definitely worth consideration. Things like that call to you to pull them off the shelf!
7" records are notorious for sounding bad, being that the grooves or so tiny and a little scratch or dust can ruin the sound of them.
@ the grooves are no different to a 12” 45, no difference whatsoever? A 7” can fit up to 5 minutes at 45rpm, if it’s over that it would be on a 12”
Yep great rules. I’m a soul, disco, funk, jazz, rap, hip hop kinda person always have been. I’ve seen on so many occasions Dark side of the moon and passed on it as I know it’s just not my thing and friends have told me I’m crazy (there is an original on line here in SA for R450 incl 2 posters not the post cards) I just would not play it… but I did purchase the ‘NIGHTFLY’ Donald Fagen after hearing it in a car in 5.1 and thought hey this is good. But I’m drawing the line there. I might only play it a few times.
Hey Frank. Do you have rules to follow to cull your collection?
I just got my new Audio-Technica LP60X turntable and connected it to my dad’s stereo system,
which includes a Marantz Cinema 70s amplifier and Emotiva BasX. I wonder if this setup is considered good -
it sounds great with my collection of 50 vinyl records, but I'm curious about what others think.
If it sounds good then you have a good set up! Great gear I never heard of in your list. I don't have high end at all and all over the place. I have a 1969 Sony STR 6050 with a 1978 Realistic Lab 400 and a 2005 pair Cerwin Vega tower speakers. I think it sounds great!
@@ek8137 thx
@@ek8137 thx great sistem
It cheap beginner stuff no more and no less hear some highend stuff see what you think
I agree... if it sounds good to you, then you have a good set up. The LP60 is a great way to get into vinyl.
My main rule is quality over quantity. My collection is smaller than most, but packed with stuff I love!
Being a completist of sorts I have to limit myself to studio albums so I don't get out of control lol Besides, I like live music if I'm at the performance although I own a few exceptions. Siouxsie and the Banshees' Nocturne cannot be denied. Greatest hits compilations... I listen to albums so I keep having to flip past that Roxy Music offering at my local record shop. Someone just buy it already!
I've discovered so much great music by 'judging an album by it's cover' because it was super cheap and all the boxes were ticked for first impression. Artwork, Name, Title, Song Titles all say something I dig... it's $2.00... let's go see. It's how I discovered Garland Jeffries. I'm now 3 albums in and I really like them all. He's moved into a solid 'buy his records when you find them' priority. The Lucy Show, $2.00. Floored me. Had to find more. Comsat Angels...
There is some mind blowing stuff out there if you set some boundaries and take some chances.
My 2024 rule: buy the best pressings possible of the records that my fam & I enjoy listening to. I sold off half my collection to do this and I am much happier at this! Excellent rules, agree with many - except picture discs, Gorillaz Demon Days x2 picture disc reissue would be an exception to that (preserves original lp track flow, clean, excellent sonics).
If I buy a deluxe edition of an album I always buy the cd as it’s usually cheaper then the record version
Why not 7 inch singles? I got into them in the mid-80's because I didn't want to buy an entire album for just one song. I even have about a dozen 12 inch singles of songs I really really liked. I have around 600 or so today after 40 years of buying records so not too too many I suppose. Great to have if you just wanna hear the song (before online listening happened) and mainly used them when I used to make mix tapes. Nowadays I'll have an evening on occasion where I'll have some beers and hang out next to the turntable and have a "singles night". Still alot of fun for me and most have really great sound. Cheers!
I'm leaving more for you :)
I talk about it more in the first video - I just had to draw the line somewhere....
So true. It’s much too expensive a hobby to partake in if you DON’T truly enjoy the many priceless aspects of it. 🤘🏼
It's not too expensive, just depends on where you focus. I focus mainly on thrift stores and such and over about a 30 year period I have a nice collection with plenty of surprises.
@ 50% of my collection came from thrift stores as well, to the tune of approximately $6000, but that’s just for the records. Then, there’s the gear. The level of devotion to the hobby plays a large role in how much we spend as well. As an example, my daily routine was to stop by no fewer than 2, sometimes 3 Goodwills per day, in search of hidden gems at thrift store prices. It was very common for me to drop anywhere from $30 - $60 a day on thrift store records alone. Believe me, it can add up, and fast. 😎
By the way, that War record in the back is killer!
That's a band that flew under my radar for years... and yes, I agree: it's a killer record.
I use similar rules myself apart from the not buying singles but I mostly only buy singles where they weren’t issued on the main LP this was the case a lot in the 60s,70s and sometimes the 80s here in the uk and of course one hit wonders
The UK goes overboard with singles and compilation albums, a problem we have never really had here in the US.
I agree with everything except for not buying counterfeit records. Unfortunately, Danzig and Samhain records do not get repressed and in order to buy one of the originals I would have to take out a 2nd mortgage, so I have no problem buying counterfeit of those, and there are strong rumors that Glenn Danzig himself is behind the counterfeits cause they’re very well done and he does not want to give royalties to past members.
Rules 2 and 3 are things I have never even considered. I have never cared what anyone else wants, only what I want. In the same vein I could care less about limited editions. As long as the standard edition sounds good, its more than enough for me.
Number one rule - if shopping in the wild, always check the right record is in the sleeve !!
Always look at the disc! Never trust that someone else put the right one in there.
I have some picture discs where some singles are on the wall but the albums (2) i still listen but i think picture discs have a lesser audio quality than normal ones. But not 100% sure. The 2nd Rule i have to get better into it... Not sometimes in music but also in Gaming Stuff.. I just need to more focus on what i like :)
Amen, your golden rule is exactly right. If you aren't having fun, why bother. I only buy albums I like, don't care what others think. That way if they become worthless, I still have a bunch of music I love.
I Love this Video & I agree with your rules only I want to tell you this Frank. I'm a Fan of Stryper ( The Christian Metal band ) & I bought their current album called When we were Kings & I bought the $ 50 vinyl because it's yellow & black splatter. I really didn't want to spend that so I actually told my wife to cancel the order ( Which she didn't ) & now I confess , I'm glad she didn't.
I agree with you Frank , $ 50 for a record is just to much money in my opinion but luckily for me I'm not going to buy every album I Love on vinyl because I use to own over 100 records & we ( my wife & I ) are trying to downsize on everything , I'll only the records that are most important to me & that's not alot. As long as I have - All - of my Favorite albums on cds than I'm ok with that.
Anyway - Awesome Video as always & I hope everything is going great for you & your Family.
Seriously , I Love your Videos because I grew up Loving Music & I always will.
You Rule Frank & I'll Keep on Spinning & waiting for your next awesome Video Dude.
Take Care Frank & Thanks. 👍🏻🪙👍🏻
Thanks David! As far as that Stryper album is concerned... sometimes you just have to break the rules and splurge.
@Channel33RPM - Thanks Frank. That made me feel better. You are AWESOME & I Love your Videos. Thanks again. 🪙👍🏻🪙
Thank you.
I have one picture disk. Sergeant Pepper. Will never see time on my turntable. Display only.😊
Yup...have fun...it's not the kill...it's the thrill of the chase...
Given the exchange rate between US and Cdn dollars…is painful 😵💫
I've been seeing quite a few YT videos from people who believe they *must* buy records because of the artist ("I'm a completist") or a good deal ("my latest haul!"), etc. until they are way behind in their listening, not to mention running out of space. I only buy CDs or LPs I want to hear. I only replace items if I'm unhappy with the sound or packaging. All the recent limited editions means that FOMO is real, but I've been successful at minimizing it which can just be down to "luck!" I enjoy record store shopping but many favorite collectible albums come from my favorite record label and band websites so I give up some "experience" to get the goods. I'm not buying anything this month because I'm mostly listening to old & new favorites.
I do fall to the 'completist' thing on occasion, though I'm getting better :)
Good comment!
I buy only those records that I will listen to, not those that will stand on the shelf, because that's it should be
I’m still buying 45’s like it’s my job. LP’s if I see something really like.
you have to also collect 45's as some songs haven't been released on 33's
Sorry Frank. I forgot one HONORABLE MENTION. My TOP 5 are ST "Romeo and Juliet" (1968) , ST "Oliver Twist" (1968) , ST "Saturday Night Fever" (1977) , "Disco Mickey Mouse" (1979) and ST "Cats" (1983) . I gave you the HONORABLE MENTION ST "Arthur" (1981) . The one I forgot is "Men of the Mall" (1959) . Yea. That's a marching band record. A very good one actually!
First rule there are no rules in any collecting 🤘
Fomo…. It doesn’t have to be the rsd, or rarest… just enjoy what you get. Listen to every record… get what you love.
I love searching the $1 bins at my local shops. It’s a majority of what I buy. I don’t mind the pops and clicks on a great record if I get it for a great price. 16 $1 records I wouldn’t pay for at m condition, but I get for a great deal. I expand and enjoy my listening experience. One m record I really wanted added per trip.
I’m willing to pay for clear great ones I really want.. but $50 I walk out with 15 records. I listen to and enjoy them all. I don’t mind expanding my collection by picking out a bunch of interesting records cheep. And grabbing a great one.
I feel like you should have 33 and 1/3’rd rules by the time all is said and done 😁
The picture disc rule I had to break for Rock and Roll Over.. for extremely legitimate reasons.. 😂
Sometimes you gotta break the rules... \m/
Does your no more than $30.00 for a new record apply to double or triple Lp's?
Frank, believe or not, I have exactly the same rules as you, with the addition of one, which is actually my first rule:
I don't buy albums that I don't like and that consequently I won't listen to.
Carlos Ramiro , New Jersey
Absolutely a good rule.
When Reid dated their David Bowie picture desk singles I bought them every year cause I thought they were super cool and I don’t even like David Bowie. I ended up selling the whole collection, which was the nine of them for 100 bucks and bought Legos for me and the kids.
I do but only for specific albums like I have a bunch of Christmas ones that I put out at Christmas time and I’ve got a few Muppets ones that I love the Muppets, but I didn’t that I’ll try to avoid them
I have only one rule when buying records. Will I listen to the record more than a few times?
Gone are the days of buying records on impulse just for one song--that's what streaming is for.
I’m in no way an audiophile and I still hear how bad picture discs sound. We bought one or two when we were just getting into the hobby and I just refuse now.
Yeah, me too.... not worth it for me.
Picture discs are for the PICTURES, that's it. Nothing wrong buying them for that reason alone.
On the nose again! I have always bought what I liked - despite what everyone else was buying, especially in the 1980's, when there were lots of PROPER independent bands, releasing material on small, but dedicated, and properly independent record labels, before the major labels bought them out. The music, attitude and design of these tiny labels was far more interesting than most of the anodyne stuff being pumped mercilessly out by the majors.
I've never had FOMO. If I get it, I get it. If I miss out... then it's not the end of the world. I've always thought like that - I know some people who really panic if they miss out on something basically trivial. Life's not long enough to worry that you missed out on something inessential - nice to have, yes, but in the bigger picture does it really matter?
No.
Seems like there are more small labels now than there were in the 20th century. (New West, TVT, Test Card, Track Record, Esoteric, Compass, Concord, Ocho Mule, Inside out, etc.)
@patbarr1351 - You're probably correct, and I'm glad that TVT are still around.
Sorry, I’m COMPLETELY addicted to buying Jamaican 7-inch records-preferably one riddim, two songs (no instrumentals)-and won’t ever stop collecting ’em! Peace.
The biggest rule would be that it depends on the orders from the office and accountants and the label and Don " The Emperor ", or you`ll be singing Hello my Chevrier. 🤣😂😛
Only buy records you genuinely like and will listen to again and again. Never buy a record just because it is colored vinyl.
that was my rule 7 .., enjoy , just enjoy , if it stops being something you can easily enjoy , well why do it
I agree.
The main rule I follow is your number 2 add on. I buy the music that I want and that I listen to. No point in buying something I don’t like and won’t listen to that’s going to sit on a shelf collecting dust.
Absolutely.
Might be the coolest album cover ever! 🍻
If I had a $30 rule I wouldn’t be able to buy any records at all......most record I have bought lately has been over $40, but then I have only bought like 10 albums the last year....
Not just deluxe but super deluxe.
I get your point, cool. You decided for a very general approach.
And in addition to that:
Aren't there different types of collectors?
Superfan, Audiofile, Completist, OGs, ...
And don't they then also have specific rules?
I think it's important in first place to know what you're doing! 😉
There's a nice video about this topic.
It's in french, but you'll find a way to understand. It's very good...
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I got a bunch of 7 in picture discs because they were $1 each. I was told not to buy a Springsteen box set years ago, but I bought it anyway. 1/2 of American is mad at him for being un-American. Where's the best deal on a Canada shirt. Temu??? 😂
When was Springsteen ever American? Listen to the lyrics to Born in The USA. I do find it hilarious how Americans sing the lyrics "born in the USA" but don't know what the rest of the song says. HAHA Neil Young's "Rockin' in The Free World" is the same thing too. I have quite a bit of Neil Young in my collection, but the more I learn about him the more I can't stand him. He's such a loser.
buy it to listen to - don't hunt down a certain pressing
I bought two albums of "essential" albums. Although I like the artists I do not like the albums. Before I buy now I listen to it streaming first. Both are Mofi and sound great but don't like the albums.
My rule if I can get them 50 cent each ,buy them all 😂😂😂
The 7" version is not always same as the album version so why not buy them if you collect a certain artist.
Interesting! I'm sure you would break another of your rules & its regarding 7" vinyl singles. I'm sure if you just happen to visit a outdoor market with various vendors & one vendor was selling highly collectable rare & obscure vinyl 45s in excellent condition very cheaply & inexpensive you would not buy/purchase any. Hard to believe you would just leave them...
Of course... as I said, sometimes you have to break the rules...
@@Channel33RPM Like that is ever going to happen anyway. lol
Come on, be realistic. lol