If you are reading this article, you are most likely a vinyl record collector and enjoy crate digging. And as a record collector, it is also likely that many of your friends and acquaintances also collect - and if they do not collect they are probably huge music fans at the very least. It’s what we do and who we are, so it's natural that we gravitate towards other music lovers. … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #7: One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure
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Digging For Gold #2: Garage Sales, Blue Note and Lee Morgan
Welcome to the second instalment of Digging for Gold. This is a monthly column that will discuss the availability of records in bargain-type environments, and chronicle some personal finds of my own each month. Last month in Digging for Gold, we saw how persistence can pay off while record hunting. I made several stops at local garage/yard sales with minimal results, and on … [Read more...] about Digging For Gold #2: Garage Sales, Blue Note and Lee Morgan
Digging for Gold #1: Basement Records, UTFO and Prince
Welcome to the first instalment of Digging for Gold. This will be a monthly column that will discuss the availability of records in bargain-type environments and chronicle some personal finds of my own each month. With the growing popularity of vinyl records, obviously, that means more people are looking for vintage wax. Thrift Stores, Flea Markets, Yard/Garage/Estate Sales, … [Read more...] about Digging for Gold #1: Basement Records, UTFO and Prince
A Guide For Record Store Etiquette
Record stores are a home away from home for people who love music - vinyl-lovers, especially. For many, there’s nothing better than heading down to your local record store for an afternoon, flicking through the new additions, digging for a gem and giving that rare find a spin on the turntable. But, like anywhere filled with people with a passion, there are going to be certain … [Read more...] about A Guide For Record Store Etiquette