7 Deadly Vinyl Sins: My Biggest Record Collecting Mistakes!

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[@jtmichaelson]

8. In the divorce, take your records and don't trust your wife to do as you ask her to do. Lost my entire collection after waiting 6 months to get myself settled. She sold them ALL and only got like $5,000 for the lot and I still wake up in the middle of the night crying. It was such a loss, I've never gotten back into collecting. It was such a loss that it broke a 50-year family tradition of record collecting. Just writing this brought tears to my eyes.

[@noblerecords]

Jeeez. Sorry to hear that man.

[@seebooze]

AAAAWWWWW MAAAN!

[@seebooze]

@@bude6285 STFU.

[@unlimitedcotton]

@@bude6285 Shut your mouth

[@robertkeefer1552]

That's a cold shot. 🥶😱

[@peterparlagreco]

1. You'll regret what you don't buy; get it if you want it 2. Store your records correctly, have good sleeves, good shelves, etc 3. Buy the records you want and like; don't give into peer pressure 4. Quality is more important than quantity; spend your money wisely 5. Don't pay for more than what records are worth; know what you're buying 6. Inspect for good condition; no warps or scratches 7. It's okay to start off with low quality equipment, but invest in better equipment over time

[@omarzx7394]

Thank you ✌️

[@DocBree13]

thanks!

[@emancaindec9731]

thank you for summarizing!

[@JMJ2020]

Saved 18 minutes of my life, thank you

[@myflyisopen.8732]

OMG Thanks! Glad I got those seven out of the way.

[@biffboffo]

“You deserve it.” Thanks for enabling me.

[@colingarcia7901]

Right I’m about to be broke now😂

[@currentteeth4078]

Colin Garcia he did mention that it’s different if you don’t have the money lmao

[@tristanchuey]

I tell myself that now 😂

[@PeerHond69]

he said it just as i read this comment xD

[@dustyguac]

@@currentteeth4078 he didnt specify if it was rent money or not

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

My 2 cents 1. Buy stuff YOU like 2. Buy stuff if it's a really cheap price even if you don't like it, so you can trade them for stuff YOU like.

[@MousePounder]

Buy stuff if it's a really cheap price even if you don't like it, so you can trade them for stuff YOU like. 👍🏻👍🏻This is smart, never thought about it like that.

[@utub1473]

You have to know that what you're buying for cheap is actually worth anything though...

[@johnmcgowan770]

Been doing that all my life.Thanks for sharing that

[@rsmko]

ROCKET SCIENCE! (in Quad VG++)

[@schewbacca]

How do you trade records? Craigslist or something?

[@ScottJAw]

"sold my collection ... kinda got back into it" lol, dude has 9 billion records.

[@Thereisnodelay]

That happened to me :(

[@7evive]

Did the same 4 years ago it hurted lol

[@michaelmitchell5098]

Jim McCracken hilarious 😂!

[@vollsticks]

Same here, sold mine, before that I had all my Golden Age rap LP's/12" stolen apart from like 1/5 of 400-odd records, this is like '99; I fucking weep sometimes , I wonder if that's why I don't collect rap anymore...I had some great stuff, lots of Cold Chillin', lots of Def Jam (of course), loads of Wyld Pitch, Rawkus, Fondle 'Em, stuff from when British hip-hop got REALLY fucking good; crazy white labels of Stretch and Bobbito freestyle sessions, Gang Starr "So What's Up" white label....only rap I buy now is RTJ and some Mello Music stuff. I wouldn't wish death on anyone but the guy who stole 'em rolled a seven a long time ago; karma's a bitch (he did way worse stuff than steal a bit of vinyl, btw! Not to me, to others)....I decided to start collecting again just before the lockdown, concentrated on my fave artists that I lost when I sold, got everything I had and more, AND discovered a couple more new (ish) bands in the process that I've gone kind of crazy for. Happy spinning people!

[@jimmymelendez1836]

I'm in an area that I cannot get anymore records. I had to sell some of my records. Some that I could have kept. I refuse not to get records cause buying records is my hobby.

[@shuntguy]

The first rule of collecting is buy what you love.

[@teunsegersofficial]

This! Every album I own I bought with the idea that in 20 years I will still want to listen to that album.

[@marsha4253]

Facts

[@marsha4253]

@@teunsegersofficial same, or even if you don't listen to it any or win 10 years you can still hear it back and realize how good you're music taste was

[@septoberenergy6542]

Beginners: This is good advice. Listen and take notes.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@djtforever1414]

As an owner of hundreds of records, my biggest regret is the purchases I didn't make.

[@brians4656]

Goddamn it, I’ve been on the fence about this record but now I’m just gonna get it.

[@marktait2371]

yeh dude cant afford big dollars but same last record store went for sleeves and wiping cloth so broswing found the harder they come jimmy cliff classic ska reggae record 20 dollars great condition thought aahh may be a bit much so bought j.j. pearl for 10 pre virus ever get back into any store probably another but not harder original also bought country 70 compilation for 7 so spent 20 anyway then later on think why the h. didmt i buy the harder record wont see that one again

[@emceeunderdogrising]

Yep. I can actually agree with this. You can still grab some. But there are albums I really want that were much easier to get 10 years ago.

[@emf2482]

do they increase in value? it seems to me that I can find whatever I need on amazon but maybe not older stuff?

[@emancaindec9731]

We've all been there. But I guess, this is what makes collecting vinyl so special, you own something that is rare that also makes you feel special...

[@ethanyoder9953]

Does anyone actually find rock records at Goodwill? It seems like no matter what city I'm in it's always Christmas, 50s crooners or Herb Alpert.

[@mikethomas1081]

Back in the 90s you could find good ones. Now not so much.

[@jpsi9]

Dan Fogelberg

[@arcane_ironic]

@@jpsi9 it’s always Dan Fogelberg

[@neilcates3499]

Herb Alpert Whipped Cream - best album cover ever!!!! And music is actually good as well.

[@pdsf521]

Literally stubbled upon an original ‘introducing the Beatles’ record in the mess of Christmas and story time BS they usually have.. 99 cents lol

[@TundraZer0]

So, I'm not a vinyl collector (KZbin algorithm brought me here), but I *am* a video game collector. And, I gotta say, your advice here translates almost perfectly into video game collecting, and I'm sure other collecting hobbies! Good, solid advice, man!

[@dizzee6089]

@@NEScRETRO I bet you also own a tombstone for your wallet. That's alot of collecting lol

[@blatherskite3009]

That's true. And I'd add to that: it really helps if your tastes tend naturally toward more "niche interest" items - the kind of stuff that isn't mainstream, but is loved with a passion by the people who do appreciate it. I'm lucky that the kinds of games I always liked and bought for myself were RPGs, shmups, etc. - the exact kinds of games that are now worth a mint. I'm sure the same thing applies to vinyl collecting, i.e. a love of obscure prog and early electronica will probably serve you well :)

[@kongvinter33]

it can also be said for books.

[@joannozburn]

I have been collecting records since I was a teenager. I'm 61 now and still collecting. I really like the MFSL ones. The quality is superior.

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

I'm glad I no longer surrender to peer pressure. I don't care if someone thinks the music I like is garbage as long as I like it! 😃

[@Devo_gx]

Darn straight! I won't buy any Pink Floyd album because I'd never listen to it. Just not my type of music! I'm just getting started on my own collection, but gosh darnit I'm going to track down a good quality copy of a few Chris de Burgh albums and maybe some Harry Chapin ones! Stuff I would happily listen to!

[@UTILITARIANTVUK]

@@Devo_gx I've never been a Pink Floyd fan either. Owning one of their LPs is like a badge of honour for record collectors.

[@bigh5446]

I just started buying records in 2019 my goodness man I cannot wait to go to a record store when this covid thing is over. Hey thanks for the tips. I bought some inner sleeves, gonna have to buy some outer sleeves pretty soon.

[@johncarter665]

I know the feeling Big H. I can't wait till Friday. It's been too long.

[@mrn234]

I got myself last year a 100 pack "Japan Sleeves" that you can seal they are ultra thin and you can check out the cover artwork without taking it out of the sleeve.

[@RefugeeOfRap]

@@mrn234 link

[@stevencamp69]

Discogs if you wanna look and learn about your favorite music online. They have an app as well.

[@mikeoxsbigg1]

Try being me. Literally got into records in January and have to collect through the mail. So much extra shipping costs...

[@adamclarkson2155]

Just bought my first ever vinyl and ordered my first record player! Can’t wait to start my vinyl collecting career

[@philrob4468]

I just did the exact same thing yesterday... ordered 4 vinyls and a turntable pretty excited

[@DEADPOTENTIAL]

Stop while you stand a chance

[@philidor9657]

Enjoy, it makes listening to music a fun experience. More than just popping something on through Spotify, it engages you with the full album. Don’t waste your money on too many new presses (unless that’s what you like). Look for used albums in record stores, you can find goodies below $5. Go wild.

[@cityfantv-everythingmancit2946]

Yeah same just got 25th morning glory silver

[@alexanderishmaels9049]

adam clarkson welcome to hell lmao

[@sirlordford]

Need to hear the details on the 40K purchase.

[@Cmputer-nf3sv]

I know almost sounds fake tbh

[@jesse9053]

I really like this guy, i just came across this video, im a collector and his down to earth and relatable demeanor really went a long way for this video. Even though I already agreed with him on all these points.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you so much!

[@jimmyjawbone]

Most important point...have a cool wife.

[@noblerecords]

Hahaha yes

[@jbhthree]

This is probably the most key and underrated point in vinyl collecting.

[@NexusVerbal]

This is key to just about any hobby really.

[@scorpiorising3741]

Where do you find them?

[@hurkamur1]

The best life advice one can give.

[@dr.bongsmoke]

8. don't let vinyl control your life going to a record store and buying up all the vinyl is not healthy. only get albums you really like and sell off the ones you don't

[@RaineWilder]

no, I disagree, if shopping for vinyl records gives you dopamine, do it as much as you want as long as you don't get into debt. your priorities may be messed up, but you are an adult and no one decides what you should and shouldn't do :D

[@dr.bongsmoke]

@@RaineWilder ok hoarder

[@RaineWilder]

@@dr.bongsmoke XD

[@josephevans5785]

Agreed.

[@martinkdoorstoperception.1913]

wow thats a great tip thanks.

[@blakeylol8837]

#8: Leaving your records at your ex’s house. RIP

[@SlopperySlip]

Tell your friends to collect them, and then change your number.

[@gorgalore]

F

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

Trust no one. Get a temperature controlled storage unit. Pricey but your collection is safe.

[@larrysmac]

The great Duke Ellington said, "If it sounds good, it IS good."

[@pizzafreak1175]

I found a copy of Wish You Were Here in a bin and my heart skipped a beat, but the sleeve was empty.

[@WhiskeyBrewer]

That's heartbreaking anyway you think of it

[@sambekolay8138]

The same thing happened to me with the Getz/Gilberto collab album at my local thrift store (I know it’s not as valuable) but I have wanted that record for so long and it would have been an original pressing

[@justinmetcalfe2669]

Check out mercari, I just got wish you were here for like 15 bucks

[@yorkemar]

Friend gave me his mastersound half speed master copy, as he is downsizing . Apparently its not the greatest ..but its mint condition and has postcards.

[@tsloth1390]

Same here with for those about to rock at the thrift store the other day... lucky they press wish you were here still, I wanna say it’s under $20 brand new

[@RichAdams21]

You've narrowed it down to the basics. Good job. I might also add a reminder that cold temps can also warp records as does heat. I say this because a friend kept some of his records in an unheated garage in winter and suffered many warped discs. If you love 'em, take care of 'em.

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

Been needing to get some more outer sleeves. Checked out that site you recommended and ordered some, great price! Thanks for the rec.

[@TheVinylGuru]

Man that avelvet Underground story killed me. Reminded me of a couple of mine. I kick myself too,

[@mercurialmagictrees]

Yeah I wish mentioned whether or not it was a 1967 or 1968 copy.

[@thewhoman3182]

Glad I picked it up when I was 12. Smart move on my part and it's still one of my favourite albums.

[@johntousseau9380]

I use those IKEA shelf things for my vinyls too.

[@mirai5850]

I just started my collection recently and can’t wait to get more. From Boris and Pink Floyd and The Avalanches to J dilla. Haven’t been so excited to collect something ever.

[@ThoseBackPages]

not a record guy, but a sports card/comic guy. this was a very great watch! so much "crossover" info here that can be applied to ANY hobby! WELL DONE SIR!

[@AimsWorld17]

The information you gave was super helpful for me and I thank you for it. Your videos are always awesome!

[@jdubs681]

Just starting my vinyl journey and always looking to learn the do’s and do nots. I’m loving the new hobby and taking my love of music to the next level.

[@elainakate2005]

I just got my first record player for my 20th bday and this has definitely been such a good informative video!!

[@UnsightlyVinyl]

Quantity over quality really hits home for me. When I first started collecting, I was buying vinyl like it was going out of style. I bought so much used albums off eBay for one or two songs that I liked on a record. I still have most of those, but I never listened to them.

[@noblerecords]

Yeah I think we have all done that at one time or the next. 🤣

[@mrn234]

@@catnoir-a-saurus one of the reasons i rarely buy on ebay unless its still sealed, i know the seller or someone i know tells me he is good.

[@kingd4vid666]

I’m glad I was always quality over quantity. I only buy things I like and know will get appreciated by me

[@matt.pma.kresnaputra5458]

personally, i will still buy a record even if its only two or three songs i like.

[@chadwhitworth1681]

such a good comment i have a hundred with only one great song.....sooooo heavy for only one song...do i sell them???

[@jackchance9324]

great video for someone starting a collection! you seem super down to earth and the video was a lot of help! thanks man

[@glassfanatic6691]

Thanks for the tips! Just got into collecting and I am hooked. Searching for my favourite artists/albums is the best part of it 🔥

[@dannyvalentine468]

One thing with collecting I've realized is just because you like it doesn't mean you need to own it. There's records I've collected that i do enjoy a lot and but with the amount of space I (and many others have) you have to constitute what you can have. I went through a whole downsizing phase a few weeks back (Cds/Vinyl/Cassettes) and I'll tell you getting rid of the media that's more only a visual to have in your collection rather then a constant listen is very rewarding.

[@bertwagner2623]

If there is something that you haven't listened to in a while or feel so, so about, then sell it at the local record store and use the proceeds to buy something else.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

I spent 35 yrs collecting over 15,000 LPs, now I have just spend 6 years selling every last one of them. No regret as collecting records is impossible to complete and never ending. I spent 6 years changing all my favourites to CD. My view was when was the last time I played this, if the answer was not once in 10 years, it had to go. I thought I would miss them I never have.

[@rufus5208]

Holy guacamole!

[@peartfaldo]

same. i sold everything including my ridiculous stereo. Payed off my car and mortgage and now its just cd's. a lot cheaper and less hassle. Plus what I found towards the end with the vinyl come back thing is that the new stuff is simply expensive garbage...just digital pressed into vinyl....some of the reissues I got were $30+ and sounded horrible...obviously not analog...its turned into a fad for people who collect and has nothing to do with music....now i just listen to cd's and enjoy being debt free.....just got 19 great cd's off of discogs for $50 shipped.

[@Robert-nf9fi]

You're seen the light wasted money 😮

[@willcrockett5658]

Dude this video is so helpful! You seem really genuine and nice, I will definitely subscribe

[@billhodges3097]

Thanks for the advice, especially on the turn table, appreciate it

[@chrisberr3]

i have 8 vinyls and 2 coming in the mail and idk why but they make me happy i don't know why at all

[@noblerecords]

Yessss!

[@anthonychampagne6239]

Haha same! Old records smell great that could be it lol

[@molliebrower7323]

I just got into vinyl over quarantine. The way we’re living so much in the digital world was really affecting me. Vinyl touches so many senses - I can literally hold my music and care for it. I started collecting quickly all of my favorites because I’ve been late on the game and a lot of them are rare because they are independent and small. I focus on 2006-2015. I definitely hear you on the pressure because on tiktok, no ones collection looks like mine. I have artists that I rarely ever see in others and other people have Billie Eilish, Ariana, and a lot of the very new stuff today. I love my collection and I stuck to only buying things I know well and have memories with. And I feel you on spending money on your favorite albums and buying them before it becomes extremely hard - again a lot of my favorites from the particular era I’m targeting is getting harder and I had to really pay for the Sky Ferreira one. Thank you for sharing your wisdom 😊

[@emf2482]

fully agree! got my first one today; also a covid hobby lol..Can recommend film photography also if ure a creative cat;P interesting music period. Are u born in the 90s?

[@emancaindec9731]

Me too. After 3 years of research, decision-making, and planning. I've finally started my vinyl journey just this month (January 2022). My original plan is to start my journey back in 2019. But at that time I can't afford it yet because of my limited college allowance. Now, I have the means now. Plus I won't be travelling and/or upgrading my computer (computer parts are still overpriced due to covid) anytime soon. That's why I decided to start now. Same experience, I'm also priortizing my favorites. I'll be likely to pick the greatest hits compliations for the majority of the artists/bands I've wanted. But there are some albums that I would love to have on vinyl. My music selection will focus between the decades of the 1950's up to 2020's. I do enjoy both modern and old music. Also, it is very hard for me, the pressure of buying all the records you want before they are all gone for good or if there are any, it's gonna be overpriced. If you love that album, and its on a good condition, most of the tracks you love to listen to it repeatly, and its reasonably priced, GO FOR IT! BUY IT IMMEDIATELY. Same. I will collect the music that I'm very familiar with and ofc for the sake of nostalgia/memories that is associated with it. I'm so done with Spotify and CD's but I'm still keeping/listening to my Cassettes.

[@royalpalm_941]

Agreed. My favorite part about vinyl is that it makes music so much more than just listening. the stimulation of my visual and touch senses makes listening to music a lot more gratifying. Plus I get to see my favorite album cover artworks as large, physical pieces of art, vs the small pictures on the phone screen

[@chrisha1332]

solid video i love this! im trying to buy a turntable for my brother and was really curious on what not do to once the hobby starts, so thanks for this! subscribed

[@Nrustica]

i love this advice, i'm new again to it but everything is coming right back.

[@mosesjericho624]

The seven deadly sins is a great intro to vinyl collection! I have risked a few rare"cheap" buys that have cracks in the vinyl for the sole purpose of a reminder to find a decent copy of that album! Totally agree with "do what you want not others opinion! And if you love all types of music always be prepared for a little risk on something you've never heard of! You'll get a couple of duds but you can discover some absolute gems!

[@yolandabrooksqueenofsevens]

I love my 80’s picture sleeves and I get pressure because there’s a lot of common stuff I don’t care it’s about what I like ❤️

[@theunknowncommenter3444]

True that!

[@RPMac]

I'm 72 and I'm now trying to rebuild my lp collection from the fiftees through the mid seventies.....you really get it....your advice is real....you're a good man !!!

[@TheJonathanDale]

I did the same thing with a bunch of early 80s metal records at a Goodwill. I bought a handful but didn't know all the bands but after gaining way more knowledge I left a lot of amazing finds behind.

[@lxolxo7]

I'm kind of semi retired from actively collecting vinyl. I agree with all your tips. Solid advice. I'll also add sometimes it does good to judge a book by it's cover. I made many a great find because I liked the record sleeve. Also, once I spent 8 hours in a record store. I was on a mission. I searched through every crate. I found 1 record I had been searching for for years. I paid 29 cents for it! I didn't ever do that again though! lol Lastly, I'll chime in on "the purchase I didn't make". Back in '95 I randomly happened on a local record shop. I went in briefly and nosed around. Went to the section for an artist I like, and found an album which I wasn't familiar with, but the jacket intrigued me. Long story short, I didn''t get it. I did go back for it a week later, but it was gone. It would be several years later when I learned that that album contained an epic cut that I had been searching for for over 20 years, and I had it in my hands, and slept on it!

[@C64SX]

Instead of buying a new record player I took my late dads old Sony from the early '70s and spent some money on having it serviced, including new pickup and needle. Spent maybe $250 in total. I doubt I'd get a new one with the same quality for that money.

[@noblerecords]

That’s awesome!

[@xeero24]

I did the same thing! we live in a small house and my kids took over all my space and unfortunately it's in storage now... when they get past the destructive stage I will bring it back out.

[@ramsvolta1146]

I felt the same way on what I would see posted on Instagram. I was slowly buying what I thought I should have to my collection and not focusing on what I really enjoyed the most and adding those first to my collection. I’m always learning from this experience as a collector. Great video.

[@yellowblue2479]

Phenomenal video. Love your vibe. Thank you.

[@PortofinoArts]

Kallax Such valuable info. I have the same thanks man.

[@Elijah.L.1971]

Luckily, I’ve steered clear of most of those...😬😂 You should again, do a video on your full dead collection and make a video fully covering the vertigo label! Can’t wait to see whatcha got next!

[@Poth1223]

As a new collector I appreciate all the tips you gave out. Thanks!

[@RachaelsRecords]

This was a great video, and I love how down to earth you are! Take care!

[@1Soundmiser]

I like your energy dude. You offer some very reasonable suggestions.

[@noblerecords]

Thanks!

[@ivanward5615]

Great video and I can relate to these things even though I'm a Northern Soul fanatic! 2 main things never to do! 1. Never backtrack records to cue them! It eventually ruins the intro's!! 2. Always store records on edge, 100% Upright! Never on an angle as this warps them. And never horizontal, as this dish warps them!

[@aliyaissunshine]

you have such sweet energy, you are so wholesome and pure. thank you for this beautiful encouragement

[@noblerecords]

Hey thanks!!!

[@deniseoftedahl8937]

Hey man! Just discovered your channel, and lovin' it! I've been collecting for 40+ years. Totally agree with not getting Crosleys. I've steered many people away from them and they've been glad I did. Happy collecting!

[@philipadams3325]

The great thing about the digital media is you can find and listen to almost anything. When I am unsure on an album I can get online and listen to all or parts of it to determine if it is worthy to add to my collection. I have often looked up songs on my phone and listened to them to see if the album that piqued my interest was worth my investment.

[@MrJordwalk]

"Man, I should have bought that record when I had the chance" This sort of happened to me with the most recent addition my collection, The Dark Souls Trilogy Soundtrack 10 LP Boxed Set. It was 300$ on Discogs last May, but it wasn't selling and so, I thought I would have all the time in the world to buy it. I didn't think the price would increase any more than that, BUT MAN DID I EVER TURN OUT TO BE WRONG. There were only 2 copies of the Boxed Set available for sale all year and I bought one for 650$ last month. Dark Souls is in my Top 5 Favourite Games Of All Time, and I really wanted this S/T, but I regretted waiting so long to pull the trigger and felt, the week before I bought it, "If I don't buy this now, I never will".

[@MrJordwalk]

@@nothanks6549 I also have that Soundtrack. What a masterpiece!

[@mirai5850]

This almost happened to me with the SH2 ost. But thank god they restocked them and I was able to get my hands on it

[@RRaquello]

Back around 1978, when I was in my Punk phase, I saw a copy of Germ Free Adolescents by X-Ray Spex in the import section of J&R Music World in Manhattan. I'd heard them on the Live At The Roxy album and liked them, so I said, "I should buy this", but didn't. Import records were more expensive than the US issues, so it was $5.99 instead of J&R's usual $3.99. I said, "Well, I'll come back" They had about 5 copies and I figured they'd never sell all five in a week. X Ray Spex wasn't exactly a big name in the US. When I went back, they were all gone. I couldn't believe it. I never saw that record again in any record store.

[@alexmathewmendoza]

I definitely agree on these, especially the condition one. When I'm out digging, I grab what interests me and get a stack going, and then once I've combed through all the sections I want to dig in, I check each record to make sure the condition is good. Many times I've built up a big stack of records and had to put half of them back because I checked the record's condition and there's big scratches, or sometimes even the jacket is too beat up for me.

[@Freshleecut]

I've been enjoying your videos and was wondering if you could do a video with any hip hop in your collection. That's one of my favorite genres to collect and I was surprised to notice a copy of Illmatic on the shelves in one of your vids. As someone else who also loves rock and psych, etc I'd be curious to know which hip hop records you enjoyed, collected or that were rare or valuable. Thanks and keep the great content coming!

[@Danielfaa]

I have Kallax and have had it for years and I just realised that I have had it rotated wrong in all those years. Thank you for the tip!

[@noblerecords]

Ha! Thanks for watching!

[@ironmanmachine]

Most cheaper turntables with no counterweight are spring weighted. The stylus only has 3 grams of pressure on most, so they are not damaging your records to any meaningful degree per most experts. Crosley also makes some very good entry level turntables. That being said, the low end Crosleys (cruisers) and all in ones are pretty bad. Buy vintage turntables if you can't afford a quality modern one. I just bought a JVC L-A31 for $20 for example. A little clean up, a little set up, and I have a decent entry/mid turn table that cost less than a Crosley Cruser, sounds better, and won't kill my records.

[@sharkprisoner1909]

I actually started with a Crosley Cruiser and it was terrible, sounded worse than listening from KZbin and the wow and flutter got worse and worse as I used it. I’ve since upgraded to the AT-LP60 which is so much better even if it’s still on the cheaper end

[@RRaquello]

But don't play your best records on a Kenner Close & Play phonograph. They eat vinyl alive.

[@mandamandamandayeah]

Great video! The way you talk makes it super easy to watch. Very chill and down to earth.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!!! That means a lot!

[@antjamrocks]

Thank you again for the knowledge.

[@jimeagle6636]

Condition is the most important thing no matter what you collect

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

Now you got me worried about my Kallax shelves. 2 out of 3 are fine. Now I’ve got to take my 3x3 down and redo it. Thanks for the tip

[@noblerecords]

Yeah they will be ok for a little while but will eventually collapse!

[@cheapcheerfulrecordcollect8071]

Noble Records - I got the time now, so what am I waiting for.

[@mikastu]

Damn, that THUNDERCHICKEN !! That album will elude me until the end of my days. Keep up the great vids!

[@aidanhunt5702]

Just discovered your channel, but I've been following you on Instagram for quite some time. Thanks for the quality content.

[@archivesofarda986]

Bought "The Fellowship of the Ring" Soundtrack for around 200 USD a few years back. Unfortunately it came damaged on arrival. Got a refund but by the time I re ordered it, it was sold out. Its now worth up to 1500 USD and I am still loosing sleep over it

[@scottrheinberger5429]

I like your story about the Andy Warhol record . I had a similar story I was in a HMV store in London in the mid nineties and picked up a sealed copy of Nirvana bleach red and white splatter with bonus 7" record . Thought that's a cool record £15 . Then proceeded to put it back in its shelf. I'm kicking myself now that record is worth thousands!!!!!! Oh well. Needless to say I don't have that record in my collection.

[@noblerecords]

Oh noooooo 🤣

[@mlblue5355]

I got my 3 mil outer sleeves and the mofi inner sleeves in the mail! They are awesome! I’m really happy with the customer service through the musicrecordshop for those outer sleeves. I’m definitely going to be ordering more from them! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@franciscodiaz3028]

I started getting the vinyl bug so this was good to hear. Cheers!

[@Aternaxd]

"you deserve it" thank you... now im broke

[@noblerecords]

🤣

[@RolandDeschain1]

I knew nothing of vinyl when I was a kid. I was all about CDs like the rest of the world. Thinking back to all the records I could have bought for about $2 each back then I shudder.

[@dmomcilovic9185]

One-Eye , you can now buy CD for cheap

[@royorbs3]

Just getting into vinyl. Really enjoying your vids and narrative. Subbed

[@aboutsoundandvision]

Great video, I've made similar mistakes with getting things just to have them and I'm glad my collection is more centered on what I love now. Also, I like how the shelf behind you is Mother's day themed haha

[@buriedinvinyl]

Seems like a nice guy with some good advice. But there is one point he may have overlooked. If you are planning on buying a certain record here is some good advice: If the record you want is relatively common be sure to SHOP AROUND. The price difference between sellers for the exact same record can be astronomical! That's for common records. On the other hand, if you have been searching for one that rarely turns up for sale buy it immediately after inspecting it for damage. You will always be able to get money again but you may never see that record again! I've learned this the hard way, believe me!

[@drgarbonzowitz916]

Gotta have that counterweight so that the needle just “gingerly” rides the groove like Driving Miss Daisy. Lol

[@rogra2087]

...it might be usefull to use a little approximately $20 on a tonearm scale...some of the markings arent set too well. Again, its def worth it when dropping more on that than an album?

[@woopimagpie]

Most cartridge/stylus combinations will have a tracking weight range - it's always best to go to the heavier end of the range, especially if the stylus is new. The cantilever suspension is at it's firmest when new and will soften with time, so start at the high end and gradually back it off to the low end as it wears in. A lot of people think by running light it will extend the life of the stylus, but in actual fact the opposite is true. If you run too light the stylus will bounce around in the groove and this will actually increase the wear - you're always best to run too heavy than too light. As pointed out by RO GRA, invest in a tonearm scale and an alignment protractor. The scales aren't expensive, the $20 digital ones on eBay and so on are fine, they are surprisingly accurate when calibrated properly. With the cost being less than most good albums there's no excuse to not get one really. An alignment protractor can be printed out for FREE from vinylengine.com. This shit matters. Almost all groove damage is caused by worn stylii and/or incorrectly set up gear. Align your cartridge and set the tracking weight correctly and you'll have many hours of satisfying vinyl spinning. They will sound great and your records will remain in good condition. If you don't know how to do it yourself then either research it (there's heaps of videos on youtube teaching you how), or ask someone who knows their stuff to do it for you. Thank me later.

[@C64SX]

My Columbia grammophone from 1929 laughs at these new delicate snowflake records that squirm at anything above 3g needle pressure ;)

[@sarana77]

Super helpful. My husband bought us a record player and 70s amp for our anniversary so we’re just (too late?!) starting our record collection. Enjoying your channel.

[@lanceortiz8636]

Thanks Dylan for the great video. I have been enjoying your channel for some time now. I found out about you because I started buying collections locally to fill in my personal collection. I need to do something with all of my access records, so I started booking a table at local record shows and selling. Its a blast. Your videos have helped me in that endeavor. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@noblerecords]

Glad to hear! It’s fun to wheel & deal!

[@olinpaul]

Totally agree with sleeves, used to have my albums on shelves at the top of the stairs and our cats used them as a scratching post.

[@markjames8664]

We have a ton of albums with the edge scratched by cats. I think the vinyl itself is still fine in most of them but the sleeves look pretty bad.

[@juresaiyan]

One of the top rules: buy old pressings. The majority of modern represses are aweful. I own a couple of japanese pressings from the 70's that sound like you wouldn't believe.

[@ellyetc]

Japanese pressings are always better.

[@christopherorman5769]

Not entirely true. A first pressing of Hendrix's first three albums are dreadful compared to the modern 180 grain vinyl. I have a first pressing of Band of Gypsies that is clean, mirror like, and the vinyl is thin and flimsy and the sound "meh." I can say the same for Europe 72, where the 180 grain remaster is light years better than the original. All of the Blue Note Tone Poet series pressings blow doors on the original pressings from the 1950s and 1960s. I can say the same as to Pink Floyd's Saucerful of Secrets. I recently listened to some reissues of japanese jazz albums on Cool Cult Records and some on Tompkins Square, and they are phenomenal as well. So I think the generalization that "modern represses are awful" is a fallacy.

[@juresaiyan]

@@christopherorman5769 if you would quote me correctly, I said that "the MAJORITY of modern represses are awful". I have quite a few modern represses and they sound absolutely amazing (King Crimson albums, Iron Maiden's Fear of the Dark, Metallica's Kill 'em All, just to name a few). And, yes, apart from that, I agree with your comment.

[@christopherorman5769]

@@juresaiyan Well, some of it too is you are listening to metal...metal music pressings are historically poor.

[@christopherorman5769]

@xXMarklessMismanagementXxyou will rethink this once you have more experience, better gear and you realize how vinyl sounds in comparison to other mediums and that it isn't a nostalgic trip. You'll realize streaming music, even through a great DAC doesn't come close. Then you will understand why a proper, good remaster pressed on 180 grain is the best sound you will hear. I think focusing on vinyl as an oldies thing is a bit narrow sighted, but to each your own. Do you.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I bought a Crosley when I needed a new turntable, anout 8 years ago. I'll never do that again. I appre iate this video, you've made some really good points.

[@nabrilus]

Lots of great suggestions...Thanks for sharing. Just subscribed!

[@mccarthyd6603]

I still kick myself to this day....about 6 years ago I ran into a primo PJ/Neil Young vinyl copy of Mirror Ball and passed because I thought it was priced a little high and I would definitely run into another copy in the future....fast forward 6 years and I STILL have not seen a copy 😩😩😩😩

[@kylebjornson9752]

Oh man! I had a copy of that when it came out and parted with it about 20 years ago or so and I'm kicking myself for it. I don't even remember why I got rid of it, as I rarely part with records.

[@Plarocks]

@Dan Mccarthy, how much was the Mirror Ball you passed on?

[@sixwhip14]

" I should have bought that record." I've done that more times than I'd like to admit.

[@honkytonkywillywonky8723]

I’m becoming very interested in vinyl collecting and the whole idea of record players. I feel like it would be a much better musical experience than just headphones and spotify, which is my day to day way of listening. This video was super helpful, you got yourself a new subscriber :)

[@WILLIAMGARM]

that tip about warps is so good. i ran across a record i'd been looking for a long time for, the price was great and the surface was clean clean clean. get it home excited to listen to it and it's just completely unplayably warped. now i always check for warp in addition to surface wear

[@astronomicafilms]

I used to not sleeve my albums, because I thought it was a waste of money. But then I realized...I bag my comics books to keep them safe... Anyway, excellent video!

[@LinkeFlink]

Just bought a new turntable yesterday. Pro-ject T1

[@sunshinejenny5536]

Thank you so much for your tips!! I am so glad that you are on YT. Best of luck with your shop! Sometime when I drive through NC, would love to stop by just to see it.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@johng.4711]

Absolutely agree with you on all points! I’m getting back into it after my wife’s blessing and I’m shocked at how many resources there are for diggers these days! Your video is the best I’ve watched so far. Thanks and good luck out there!

[@swagman6323]

Great video man, I’m getting my first record on this Tuesday don’t want to make any mistakes

[@noblerecords]

Thank you! Welcome to the club!

[@scottbrown321]

virgin. we can't go back.

[@swagman6323]

@@scottbrown321 lmao nigga what

[@lidbass]

I bought an original pressing of The Blurred Crusade by the Australian band The Church back when I was seventeen (I’m now 55). In those days you would share your records with your friends - no streaming back then so it was a good way to find out about new bands. That record must have gone round the whole school and when it came back, sure enough it was as warped as the USS Enterprise hot on the heels of the Klingons. Unplayable. But I still have it - too many memories to sell it!

[@Sugafied08]

I luv this story

[@chrisshelley3027]

Good video with excellent advice, now to watch more.

[@tgtrout]

Well done sir. Solid tips for vinyl collectors new to the game.

[@rbarrett2571]

I was at a record show a few years back an passed up a early Metallica Ride The Lighting record because someone had drawn a little man sitting in the electric chair and a word bubble Eddie Van Halen Rules! coming from the guy's mouth. I though it diminished the record even though I thought it was kind of funny. It was probably drawn on in the time period original to the album which made the album a unique time piece. I also love that album. I kick myself everytime I think about it.

[@noblerecords]

Hahah we have all been there!

[@chrislenox1812]

Funny! I remember passing on a copy of Pink Floyd's the Wall that someone had gotten signed by their entire highschool class back in 1979 or 1980 as a graduation thing. the sleeve was "ruined", but I wish I had scooped it up because it was such a cool, unique thing.

[@andrewilson7538]

5:04 "It's a bloodbath" 😆

[@Golfnut_2099]

I love your book shelves! I have several sets in my office at home!!!

[@ShamrocknRecords]

That Mighty Imperials Rips! I thought I was the only one to show that record. I should’ve known you’d have a copy too. Haha Cheers, Brian🍀