{"product_id":"vinyl-record-collecting-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394226641","title":"Vinyl Record Collecting For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394226641","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eVinyl Record Collecting For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eDave Thompson (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394226641, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 21 March 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e21.3 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm, 0.318 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: For the Love of Vinyl 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A Brief History of Record Collecting 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Getting the Gear for Top-Notch Listening 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Picking a Record Apart 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: All about the Album 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Identifying Unusual Pressings 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Pressing Matters 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Records Aren’t Everything 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: From Casual Listener to Collector 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: From Casual Listening to Collector 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Let’s Go Crate Digging 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Making a Smart Purchase 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Caring for Your Collection 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Making Room for More Records 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Collecting What You Like 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Seriously, Whatever You Like 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Collecting by Artist 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Collecting by Label 279\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Something to Search For: Ten Legendary Bootlegs 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten of the World’s Most Sought-After Albums and Their Sleeves 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 319\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Music [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Music\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Music%20%5BAV%5D%22\"\u003eAV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52173717209368,"sku":"9781394226641","price":13.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394226641.jpg?v=1781168107","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/vinyl-record-collecting-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394226641","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}