How Big is Your Music Collection

Collecting 12,000 records wasn't tough back in the 80's when so many audiophiles and regular folks were dumping their records for the new and improved CD format.

I live in Eastern Washington, but placed ads in every medium to large newspaper within a 600 mile drive. Many jazz collections were bought for less that $3 record, usually at a dollar per record.

Storage was tough, until I had a contractor make built in record shelves in my listening room and in the den.

I do have about 2 to 3 thousand records culled out, which will be donated to the local public radio station annual record sale. (Please help support public radio).

Albert: You promise NOT to give them back? Hmm, I'll get back to you. Actually, I believe that you have been getting production master copies from the same guys I have been getting mine. Unfortunately, they're busy guys ...

Around 6000 CDs, 1200 LPs (I sold about 4000 of them over the years), around 200 DAT tapes, 180 open reel REVOX tapes, 0 SACDs and 24 music-DVDs.

Hate to disappoint Restock, but I am just yanking Jack's chain. Glad you enjoy
the recommendations, regardless, and thanks for that complement. Yes, it is
the music itself that lead me to this crazy hobby, and it's what matters most
to me. But I am not a 'collector-type' (at least not in the sense of some here),
and in fact would prefer to purge as much as possible from the "
stuff" that I do own on virtually every front. I've been ripping my tiny
collection to a hard drive after which I plan to sell off most of it that I don't
listen to as much. I sold what remained off what remained of my entire LP
collection about two years ago to a fellow A'goner (only about 400 LPs). I no
longer have a turntable. Recently went from separates to an integrated in my
home system (still have separates at work, and do prefer them). You get the
picture...I'm trying to simplify. Besides, I need the space to store all my
Hummel Figures and Hello Kitty stuff. I'm still constantly looking for new
music, and friends are always introducing me to both new and old. I too
have got some great recommendations right here in the music forums
(thanks to all who contribute there). But I no longer have the desire to actually
hang on to it all....at least not as hard-copy. I'll leave the bragging rights to
the John Holmes and Ron Jeremy's of the collector world, and keep my own
pants on and zipped up. I actually do listen to music most of the working
day, as it is playing constantly at my studio most of the time. This may make
some of you shudder at the thought, but the Public Libraries in most big
cities are a vast resource for diverse music. You can check out CD's just as
you would books.

Marco

Jax2: I didn't collect 12,000 LP's because I wanted bragging rights, or because of inadequacy, I did it because it became an addiction, almost like a disease. I guess that music hasn't had that effect on you yet.

Ask around this site or AA; I'll bet you that at least 30 percent will admit that they have to stop by every yard sale, thrift store and record store that they find. How many times do we see posts asking for record store recommendations in various cities? I used to stop by record store in cities when we were on family vacations. I have an understanding Wife ...

I bought primarily jazz LP collections. There were rare records that I really wanted and just kept hoping that the next house visit would turn up a rare Blue Note that I wanted. This said, in those days, it didn't take long to acquire that many records.

In those days it was easy to get a large collection quickly. There were plenty of guys dumping their vinyl for cheap. I was more than happy to help these guys out.

Best,
Jack

One day at a time Jack!

No offense was intended, in case you may have taken it that way. Many of my
closest friends are compulsive. Addictions take many forms. I totally get it!
Been there myself. You should see my Hello Kitty collection!

Marco