Continuing to trend in the black, vinyl is the only music format to post gains in sales. CBS Sunday Morning highlights a number of topics and the short segment is worth watching for a glimpse inside the United pressing plant. Dan Auberach and Grimey’s records in Tennessee both make appearances as well, giving their own insights about music, records and collecting. Link
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Record Sales at Record Highs
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Static Free Playback
Static buildup on the surface of records creates audible noise during playback. Unfortunately for Phoenicians, our arid environment means wax hardly stands a chance of ever being completely static free. Heat being a major contributor to the problem, collectors after a clear listening experience have options ranging from simple environmental changes to significant equipment investments. Continue Reading
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RARE Record Fair – May 2014
Following a recent change in ownership, the RARE Record Fair continues to thrive as one of the few reoccurring record fairs for collectors to buy, sell and trade. Those that attended found dozens of tables stacked full of record crates along with an air conditioned refuge as temperatures soared. The heat didn’t detract from attendance as does seem to happen in the summer months and the ratio of dealers to buyers was excellent. The next show will be on Saturday, July 26. Continue Reading
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Cataloguing Records with Discogs
Too many records. It’s a problem that strikes some, elludes others and can even require leasing storage facilities for a few. Keeping track of every album up to the 300th purchase or so is manageable, but for those without a freakishly keen recall ability, discographic databases are your best friend. So before your collection get’s out of hand, set aside some time to invest in a tool that gives you a brand new online community whose sole purpose is to document every record, ever. Did I mention it’s free? Continue Reading
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Pressing Issues: Record Quality in Today’s Market
The nations largest record manufacturer, United Record Pressing, announced an increase in capacity thanks to the resurgence in demand for vinyl. Bearing this in mind, it’s a great time to discuss what makes a quality record. Even if you don’t obsess over the nuances of sound reproduction and records are more of a passing hobby, knowing the importance of vinyl composition and manufacturing processes illuminates the details of analog technology.
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