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How many LP's do you own? How long did it take?

I started to collect vinyl in the late 80's, after it was demonstrated to me (to my ears) that vinyl sounded better than cds. I was fortunate at the time that people were dumping their vinyl collections. I was able to buy great LP's in mint condiiton for .10 cents each or so at garage sales...My have things hve changed. The vast majority of LPs I buy now are new and cost between $14 to $50 bucks each. Used LP'P's can go for more if its rare. So, how many LP's do you own and how long did it take you to amass your collection? I currently have about 2000 LPs.
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phasecorrect
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I started in the 80s as well...early 80s new wave, post punk, then college rock(80s term for alt), britpop,classic rock,etc...I also inheritated from friends, relatives, etc...I'm also fortunate to have a half dozen used lp stores around...I recently traded some lps...my guess would be around 500....
rshak
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I have about 8,000. I bought my first LP in 1962, which I still own - - so 2012 is the "Golden Anniversary" of my addiction. The collection grew relatively slowly, but steadily, through the late 60's and picked up pace throughout the 70's and early 80's. There was a hiatus of several years in the mid-80's/early 90's, when I turned to CD's, but I returned to mostly vinyl about 1998 and haven't regretted it.
kenyonbm
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I have 6000+ LP's, accumulated over 2 years.

Average cost is less than 9 cents each.

I have stopped collecting for now.

Ken
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