Record Collectors

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Caroline Favorite, aka carolsvinyl

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I would love to own the Australian Albert Production first presses of AC/DC’s Bon Scott-era records..."

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Record Collector: Jake Niehaus

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Record Store Day, as much as a fun experience as it can be, has really brought the ugly side of that world..."

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Record Collector: Mike Preston, aka recordxnerd

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I was sucked into the game of buying every single pressing of a record for a long time."

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Record Collector: Mem V. Stein (Exumer)

By Carlos Ramirez |

The thrash metal vet knows his vinyl.

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Record Collector: Esa Laakkonen, aka mr.paavo

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I love hunting at nighttime..."

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Record Collector: Tom Collins, aka 4vinyl44

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I managed to get first pressings of Death, Bolt Thrower, Carcass, King Crimson, Pink Floyd all for £3-5!"

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Record Collector: Wes Boudman, aka xwes13x

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Is it just me, or are prices getting crazy? $25 for a single LP?!"

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Record Collector: Glen Bushell

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...what old hardcore kid would I be if I didn’t want a copy of Chung King Can Suck It?"

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Record Collector: Jim Idol, aka vinyl_is_my_drug

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I travel light so I can stuff my backpack with purchases."

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Record Collector: Brian Gorsegner (Night Birds)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I bought two copies of the Misfits' Cough/Cool single in the same week, each for $900..."

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Record Collector: Brandon Friesen, aka butterswax

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I'm usually pretty cheap, so I wait for good deals."

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Record Collector: Josh Torpen, aka jtorpen

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The most I paid was $200 and it was a long time ago when American Nightmare stuff was still going for a bit."

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Record Collector: Mark Ehrie, aka trublvr73

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I would rather wait until I find a good price than overpay for instant gratification."

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Record Collector: David Gein, aka wolvergein

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The most I ever paid for a single record was $400 for the Misfits Cough/Cool 7"..."

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Record Collector: Andras Jozsi, aka xtokeex

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I would never pay the asking price for a Chunk King or Floorpunch on gold..."

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Record Collector: Dan Henderson (The Muff Wigs)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Everything seems to be top dollar as everyone references Discogs now..."

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Record Collector: Ste Jones

By Carlos Ramirez |

"A first pressing of Converge's Jane Doe has so far eluded me."

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Record Collector: Daniel Shook (Meatwound, The Holy Mountain, Combatwoundedveteran)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"If memory serves, I bought Phil Collins' No Jacket Required when I was eight..."

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