A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

Not too far away from the flea markets, dusty attics, cluttered used record stores and Ebay is the world of the vinyl junkies. Brett Milano dives deep into the piles of old vinyl to uncover the subculture of record collecting. A vinyl junkie is not the person who has a few old 45s shoved in the cuboard from their days in high school. Vinyl Junkies are the people who will travel over 3,000 miles to hear a rare b-side by a German band that has only recorded two songs since 1962, vinyl junkies are the people who own every copy of every record produced by the favorite artist from every pressing and printing in existance, vinyl junkies are the people who may just love that black plastic more than anything else in their lives. Brett Milano traveled the U.S. seeking out the most die-hard and fanatical collectors to capture all that it means to be a vinyl junkie. Includes interviews with Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Peter Buck from R.E.M and Robert Crumb, creator of Fritz the cat and many more underground comics.

Featuring individual artists, the hottest genres, rarities, tips for buying and selling, not to mention the critical differences between modern reissues vs. early pressings, this exciting new title is the perfect how-to guide for a new generation of vinyl record music lovers and collectors. Vinyl records are Back in Black. And this how-to guide is the perfect reference for the millions of young vinyl enthusiasts--as well as an older crowd returning to their vinyl roots. You will find chapters on collecting individual artists and genres (Beatles, Elvis, the Rolling Stones, Psych, Punk, Surf, Northern Soul and many others taking you through the advent of vinyl to today. Author Dave Thompson will discuss the greatest rarities on the market, grading, artwork, the keys to successful buying and selling, coloured vinyl, picture discs and a host of other cool topics sure to light the fire to those new (and old) to the vinyl party. AUTHOR: Dave Thompson is one of the leading authorities on all things music. He is the editor and vinyl record market analyst for Standard Catalog of American Records, Goldmine Album Price Guide and Goldmine Jazz Album Price Guide. Thompson has published more than 100 books--including 1000 Songs That Rock Your World--and is a regular contributor to Goldmine magazine, as well as Rolling Stone. A prodigious writer, Thompson was ranked as one of the Top 5 biographers by Mojo magazine. His biographies have included works on David Bowie, Deep Purple, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, KISS and many, many more. SELLING POINTS: * A handy, compact how-to guide for collecting vinyl records that includes the greatest rarities on the market in collectible genres such as Rock, Punk, Surf, Psychedelic, Northern Soul and more. * Play it or stash it - shows readers what's valuable and what's simply fun. * Includes a Grading Guide - so you don't get screwed by the unrighteous. * For the 7th straight year, more vinyl albums were sold than in any other year since Nielsen started tracking music sales in 1991.

This study examines the history of record collecting; profiles collectors and the collecting process; considers categories—especially music genres—and types of record collecting; and outlines and discusses the infrastructure within which collecting operates. Shuker situates this discussion within the broader literature on collecting, along with issues of cultural consumption, social identity and 'the construction of self' in contemporary society. Record collecting is both fascinating in its own right, and provides insights into broader issues of nostalgia, consumption and material culture.

“A thoughtful, entertaining history of obsessed music collectors and their quest for rare early 78 rpm records” (Los Angeles Times), Do Not Sell at Any Price is a fascinating, complex story of preservation, loss, obsession, and art. Before MP3s, CDs, and cassette tapes, even before LPs or 45s, the world listened to music on fragile, 10-inch shellac discs that spun at 78 revolutions per minute. While vinyl has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, rare and noteworthy 78rpm records are exponentially harder to come by. The most sought-after sides now command tens of thousands of dollars, when they’re found at all. Do Not Sell at Any Price is the untold story of a fixated coterie of record collectors working to ensure those songs aren’t lost forever. Music critic and author Amanda Petrusich considers the particular world of the 78—from its heyday to its near extinction—and examines how a cabal of competitive, quirky individuals have been frantically lining their shelves with some of the rarest records in the world. Besides the mania of collecting, Petrusich also explores the history of the lost backwoods blues artists from the 1920s and 30s whose work has barely survived and introduces the oddball fraternity of men—including Joe Bussard, Chris King, John Tefteller, and others—who are helping to save and digitize the blues, country, jazz, and gospel records that ultimately gave seed to the rock, pop, and hip-hop we hear today. From Thomas Edison to Jack White, Do Not Sell at Any Price is an untold, intriguing story of the evolution of the recording formats that have changed the ways we listen to (and create) music. “Whether you’re already a 78 aficionado, a casual record collector, a crate-digger, or just someone…who enjoys listening to music, you’re going to love this book” (Slate).

This detailed reference (written with the collaboration of William R. Moran & Kurt Nauck) traces the history of Victor's 78-rpm records from 1892 through 1958. Nearly 300 photographs, with over 100 in full color, illustrate all known label varieties, & charts provide a guide to determine the pressing & recording date of Victor records. A must for Sound Archives, Music Libraries or institutions with 78-rpm record collections. To order: Monarch Record Enterprises, 100 Highland Park Village, Suite 200, Dallas, Texas 75205-2788. Telephone: 1-800-872-6467.

This is a comprehensive guide to popular music literature, first published in 1986. Its main focus is on American and British works, but it includes significant works from other countries, making it truly international in scope.

Launched in 1987 and published biannually, the Rare Record Price Guide 2022 is the SIXTEENTH edition of the World's most comprehensive guide to prices of UK releases from 1950 to the current day. Compiled by the expert staff and contributors of Record Collector the World's leading magazine in the field, The Guidespans every musical genre from Rock, Pop, Soul, Punk, Blues, Jazz, Disco, Acid House, Techno, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Dance, Rock n' Roll, Metal, Progressive, Psych, Indie, Country, Folk, Exotica, Soundtracks, and M.O.R. With over 100,000 entries, the 1400+ page publication provides an A to Z guide to rare and collectable UK releases with catalogue numbers, B-sides, and current mint values for every UK single worth over £5, EP and 12 single over £10, LP over £15, as well as other collectable formats like 10 LPs, flexi, and picture discs. Rest assured that no matter how obscure your taste you'll find the most sought after items here, whether your particular obsession is Progressive rock, Dance, 70's Jazz Funk, Soul, 80's Post Punk, Hip-Hop, Reggae, NWOBHM, Northern Soul, British Jazz, and collectable bands and artists from the 1950s to the present day.