What are vinyl collectors called?
The Lifer: Lifers never stopped collecting vinyl and have a section of their homes dedicated to what they’ve accumulated. Lifers are the most skilled crate diggers on earth, able to smell a rare copy of The White Album a mile away.
WHO publishes record collector?
Metropolis International
Record Collector/Publishers
Who has the largest record collection?
Zero Freitas
Zero Freitas has the largest collection of vinyl records in the world – six million and counting, most of them are stacked haphazardly in boxes in a 25,000-square-foot former candle factory in São Paulo.
What do you call someone who collects?
Generally speaking, most people who collect something are just known as ‘xxxx collectors’, for example ‘a fossil collector’ or ‘a doll collector’. Various terms do exist to describe people who collect specific items, for example: philatelist – stamps. numismatist – coins and banknotes.
What is the hole in the middle of a vinyl record called?
A 45 rpm adapter (also 45 rpm record insert, 45 rpm spindle adapter, 7-inch adapter or spider, the common size of 45 RPM records) is a small plastic or metal insert that goes in the middle of a 45-rpm record so it can be played on the standard size spindle of a turntable.
What single records are worth money?
The 10 most expensive vinyl records ever sold
- Frank Wilson: ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) – £25,742.
- Tommy Johnson: ‘Alcohol and Jake Blues’ – $37,100.
- Aphex Twin: Caustic Window (test pressing) – $46,300.
- The Beatles: ‘Til There Was You’ (10” acetate) – £77,500.
- The Beatles: Yesterday & Today – $125,000.
Where can I find rare vinyls?
Use Discogs to Find Rare Vinyl Records Not all of us are lucky enough to have a robust scene of record fairs, estate sales, and shops for used vinyl. Discogs has tools that help you find records from trusted sellers online. My favorite for finding specific records that I am hunting for is to add them to my Wantlist.
What is considered a large record collection?
It really does vary but I would say that a collection of 700+ records is what I would regard as large and when you have that many records you can generally expect to find a few rare records that will fetch a good value.
What is considered a big CD collection?
“Large” might be best defined by percentile among all people owning records or CDs. It is arguable, but I would say that might mean anyone in the 90th percentile, or in the top 10% of ALL household music collections can be considered “large”.
Is collecting vinyl a hobby?
Someday, vinyl may fall to the wayside again. Since it’s hard to maintain, it can get to be really expensive, and it will never sound as good as digital music. But it’s a great hobby if you’re obsessed with music.
Is collecting vinyl expensive?
When investing in vinyl, you have to be prepared to pay over twice the price of a CD or digital download. It’s going to be very expensive to build up a vinyl collection that’s for sure, but if you have the money to do it then why not? And while the albums are pricey, good record players are actually quite affordable.