7 Deadly Vinyl Sins: My Biggest Record Collecting Mistakes!

[@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

[@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

[@ScottJAw]

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

[@BenjamenMejia]

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.

[@septoberenergy6542]

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

[@noblerecords]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@mvricks90]

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...

[@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

[@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...

[@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.

[@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 !!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

@@Jerknoir-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.

[@Bernie1714]

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???

[@larrysmac]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@mvricks90]

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

[@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 🤣

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@wendystarita7996]

This is Brian Kim Keenan. You've topped yourself today. You have said what you have learned and you deserve my applause. Thank you!!😊😊😊

[@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.

[@cleaningmyroom1000]

Dream-pop, Shoegaze, Jangle-pop, and Post-punk are my rabbit holes. It’s killing me and I love it.

[@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 😮

[@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.

[@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

[@jimeagle6636]

Condition is the most important thing no matter what you collect

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@seand67]

Great video. I notice a lot of vinyl buyers on Amazon complain about new records skipping on their Crossley type turntables. They just don't have a clue...LOL

[@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!

[@joelpilotte5233]

As someone who got the record/audio bug around 2015/2016, I will say that your point on having a balance between your system and records is spot on. I own around 380 records and when I started, I had an AudioTechnica LP60 (decent little starter table), an cheap stereo amplifier, and some budget surround speakers. I have done many upgrades since I started collecting and I upgrade piece by piece as I go (current setup is a Rega P3 + Mofi Cartridge, Rega Brio integrated amplifier, and Dali Oberon 3 loudspeakers, + a lot of other little things like speaker cables, isolation stands, etc). The quality of sound I am getting now out of the same records I bought and listened to four years ago absolutely blows me away. From the detail of the instruments to how the sound fills the room, I was truly missing out on all the beauty my collection truly had to offer years ago.

[@mrn234]

I never make small upgrades only big ones and then the right way. Saving at the moment for some Nubert shelve Speakers where i can ad a subwoofer when the bass is not enough.

[@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?

[@DrakedGoods]

Hey man i've never seen your channel before and I'm not even necessarily a "collector" but your personality was more than enough to keep me watching. This is the most genuine person I've seen in a while. Its a like from me.

[@noblerecords]

Wow man, thanks for the kind words!

[@elainakate2005]

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

[@pauliejay4161]

Man , I love your attitude. Not pretentious, you obviously love both vinyl and music!

[@noblerecords]

Thanks so much!

[@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.

[@rubysroom9469]

I would recommend having a small collection curated with your favorite artists in genres in mind. Not only do you save money, but then it's truly a fun hobby, but you also save on storage. Moving them is less of a pain in the ass, and it's easier to display and show off.

[@1Soundmiser]

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

[@noblerecords]

Thanks!

[@soonstrgzr]

Great info! My regret is in the 80"s when cd's were all the rage I stopped buying vinyl. I would much rather have a vinyl collection then a CD collection and CD's that got tossed because they were unplayable due to scratches, which didn't take much to do. Live and learn

[@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!

[@snes3715]

Tomorrow I'll go to a record store the first time ever. But thorugh Corona I only got 15 minutes to look for records. Kinda difficult to check the condition of the discs. But I'll trust the seller. Thanks for the tips.

[@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 ;)

[@AndyP126]

I had Home Depot cut a piece of plywood the exact size of the back of my Kallax and I screwed it into the back of the Kallax. It adds a lot of structural support. If take a pool noodle and cut it to length and slide it to the back of the kallax, it is the perfect size to make your records sit flush with the front of the Kallax.

[@joshuabaker6013]

I know that feeling. One time I found about 4 Tom Waits records for a buck a piece at a thift shop. No I did not snatch them up because I didn't recognize him at the time. At first they just looked like mediocre dollar bin stuff. Ended up regretting it because they are 20 to 30 dollar records and he is very talented. Shows how much I knew at the time.

[@mikefinney423]

Nighthawks at the Diner. An absolute must-own.

[@toddchapin185]

Didn't happen to be in Olympia, Washington? I watched someone put back 4 Tom Waits albums at the goodwill and jumped on them....my favorite find ever.

[@TerryFaulkner]

Counterweight gingerly guides it along, like Drivin' Miss Daisy. LOVE that,

[@austinmolitor7283]

I was at a Good Will and saw some crappy records each for a dollar. I just randomly bought Summer Breeze because it seemed like a 70s band and I thought might as well try it for a dollar. Best dollar ever spent.

[@Wafflebro]

my good will only has children choir concerts from the 70s, albums without the cover and albums youve never heatd of dinged up beyond belief

[@RiohnPhantom]

new to the journey. bought about 8 in the past couple months. made an account with Discog.. but now realizing, i know Nothing about vinyl maintenance & very little about vinyl appreciation. a true novice. lmao Thank for this video!

[@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.

[@riisikumi2236]

Wow. This video's been in my recommended for several months now, and I've been avoiding it for no real reason. Great atmosphere, great tips

[@noblerecords]

Thank you so much!

[@TheHammerofDissidence]

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

[@svansy]

as a music producer, scratched records are great! have produced several great tracks from them. most people throw them away so you can get them either for free or a large batch for noodle money. they're perfect to shove into one of my broken vinyl players. doesn't matter if they wreck the records even more + you can experiment as much as you want without fearing ruining something.

[@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.

[@Aternaxd]

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

[@noblerecords]

🤣

[@grahamehedley2050]

I bought an album every week with my pocket money from the age of 14, and I've still got every one of them. I always bought a plastic cover. I'm 57 years old now I have every Led Zeppellin/ AC/DC/Black Sabbath/Pink Fairies/Pink Floyd, and many more. Your video is excellent. Thank You

[@xXcangjieXx]

Been collecting for 5 years now. My biggest regret is probably wasting so much money on new pressings when I began collecting. I now go to larger sales and buy mostly second hand records for a fraction of the price. Of course that depends on what kind of music you listen to, buying old hiphop isn’t too cheap compared to new pressings for example.

[@bondebos3478]

True, used 90’s hiphop is as expensive as new

[@jollyrott3nn]

I will never forget seeing a slave raider album for eight dollars when I was 16 on the bottom shelf of a Boston record shop and I didn’t buy it. I will always regret that.

[@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!

[@thehansongoons8975]

"You deserve it." Treat yo self! Seriously though, must have been the world at work that I just discovered this after dropping about $500 on vinyl the past week. I waa starting to have buyer's remorse, but now I am glad I pulled the trigger on those purchases

[@RRaquello]

True Story: I knew an old Jazz musician in NYC, just an old guy I used to talk to. He was originally from Italy and was moving back after 50 years in the US and had this big collection of classic jazz records, LP's, 45's, 78's, going back to when he was a young guy back in the 40's. He was in his 70's and didn't want to lug all those records back to Europe, so he sold the whole lot to a collector and got something like $100,000 for them. Good deal. So move forward in time. I knew this young black guy at work. His grandfather died and left him his huge collection of classic jazz records, going back to the 1940's, same kind of stuff the Italian guy had. The young guy didn't care about jazz, was just into rap and that kind of stuff. He thought the jazz records might be worth something, but never did anything about them. One day his mother got sick of them being around the house and called the Salvation Army and told them to take all the records away. This was before I ever knew the guy. So one day we were just talking and I mentioned that I liked jazz and he told me about the long disposed of record collection of his Grandfather. I said, "You got to be kidding. I know a guy who sold a collection like that for a hundred thousand bucks." The guy just looked at me. Then he said, "You're kidding." I said, "I swear I ain't." And he just sat there with his head in his hands. I ruined his day. I didn't mean to, but I did, LOL.

[@scottkelly9052]

I'm a musician and a avid record collector...your videos and comments are refreshing, my collection isn't as intense as your but I'm getting there, I have a victrola suitcase record player, and I find it very respective, I've bought a vintage console stereo, but needs new turntable and left speaker, but the victrola is very good...

[@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

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

Between 1993-2013, my records were stored in a low bookshelf in a spare bedroom. My cats used them as a scratching post. Vinyl survived, but about 200 jackets got ruined. All of my records now (2000+) are in cabinets with doors.

[@mikefinney423]

Ohhhhj...cats are the arch enemy of low-stored record collections. Scratched or pissed on...i have seen many of both come into stores to be sold. Cat pissed records are definitely a deal breaker!

[@analogjim]

I have always bought my records with 2 rules in mind. Patience when looking and quality. I have seen people pay money for stuff that I throw out. I watched a person pay $5.00 for an Enter The Dragon soundtrack that looked like a hockey team skate on it for practice and the cover was in 3 pieces.

[@shawnnabireley7394]

My husband collects phonographs and also has a ton of 78s, I really don't know much but what I've picked up in the last few years is just because there's a scratch doesnt mean it's a bad record because it still may play what you want out of that song, they break way easier then 45s or newer vinyl records and when I say new I guess I mean 40s, 50s and up. Depending on what record your listening to will depend on what needle you use, you cant use a steel needle on vinyl it will shred it!! Also sometimes when you purchase records at say an antique store they will have no paper sleeve but plastic and it may stick which is no good. It's amazing what you learn and the community of people that sell, buy or just collect! It's really neat to see the comeback!

[@LinkeFlink]

Just bought a new turntable yesterday. Pro-ject T1

[@carpetsmell2523]

You seem super nice. Im completely new to listening to vinyl, and ive felt alot of pressure from other creators. "buy this, buy that. Listen to this and that". Your video has released alot of the pressure and that feeling of being overwhelmed. I feel more like i can listen to what want now instead of following a trend. Thanks :)

[@noblerecords]

Yes! Do what makes you happy! That’s what it’s all about! Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@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!

[@brandonmcintosh337]

I have a sansui turntable from the 70s made out of wood. Very cool to look at, part of my separate sound system. I always keep my curtains closed in the summer afternoons to keep the sunraise away from my massive and pressus vinyl collection so they don't get warped. I'm a regular guy to the record store I go to and I agree that other stores will see you off financially. I think the major record stores who started selling vinyl to the masses seem to just be making alot of money out of people who buy something every one knows thinking it's going to be worth something when really it's not. Its insulting for a vinyl collecter like myself to see. Most of these people more or less own a crosely which means that their vinyl collection may not last and will end up in the trash can if croselys are that bad for them.

[@andyblacklupin8797]

I wanted to buy a record but it was a bit expensive and I was like "I'll wait and save up a bit more" when I came back to buy it the price had doubled :')

[@hogweed1975]

I watched this three years ago when I started collecting, and some things on this list have really been helpful! Specifically quantity over quality. I now have some beautiful expensive records in my collection because that advice made me spend a spare 50 euros on one instead of five records.

[@doghanky]

When i was in high school I was going through my uncle's records. This was probably around 1996. He had a lot of double copies of albums. He had a Beatles - Abby Road, still in the plastic wrap. I opened it to listen to it. I always wondered if it was a huge mistake, or maybe not so bad. Not sure if it had value then in 96. Anyone know?

[@rifqisetiawan5997]

Go check on discogs

[@bigbrubis579]

Records are meant to be listened to, that was definitely no mistake unless the only purpose was resell

[@doghanky]

I opened it to enjoy it. The subject for thr comments was asking for people to share a possible mistake they made collecting records. Ive made other mistakes, like playing Hell Awaits backwards. Or loaning the soundtrack to Decline of Western Civilization. Or selling them. Or losing the sticker that came with Sang Phat Editor. But its all good.

[@johng.4711]

Open and enjoy.

[@Skrapeg0at]

You're probably doing both the record and your ears a favor by opening that seal. Plastic wrap tends to compress over time which will definitely lead to warping. While it does seem like leaving it in the wrap is the proper thing to do from a collector's standpoint, it will actually decrease the value of your record if that wrap compresses to the point where it warps the record and crumples the album cover.

[@megswaks1277]

Noticed the BANG LP in the background. A very underrated band in the early 70's. Another great video and good advice.

[@noblerecords]

Thank you! Love BANG!

[@PortofinoArts]

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

[@lxolxo7]

Forgot to mention thanks for the tip on the Kallax shelving units! Been thinking about an upgrade, and I think this is it!

[@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

[@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!

[@lczp]

I'd add to that: buy sutff you like and LISTEN to. I often bought stuff that I liked but never actually listened to. Such as an album that is really well recorded and appraised that you listened and approved when it came out, but since haven't got around to it again, is a big red flag. Sure, rediscovery is a big factor in vinyl, but never hold your purchases under the guise you'll like to listen to them someday in the distant future

[@SaschaHusenbeth]

Yeah, I just made this kind of purchase. Time will tell if I will or won't listen to this record, but I should have taken some more time and made a better decision. But sometimes I also think it's best to have 95% or more of records that you love and listen to, and the rest to be things for later discovery.

[@snitsch68]

Reminds me of the time just before we in Europe switched to the euro currency. People wanted to get rid of their vinyl collection so in those days you could find every weekend some really great stuffs for almost 1/4 or 1/2-dollar each item in every garage sale

[@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.

[@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

I once left a Melt Yourself Down record in the back of my car. It melted.

[@Nrustica]

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

[@sixwhip14]

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

[@perrysobotta-tn7ol]

Me too. I have kicked myself countless times for not grabbing an album I should have, only to later discover it is now impossible to find.

[@garykuhlmann8149]

Here's one tip I can offer that wraps up everything you said (and everything you said was spot on): Buy records only from a store you trust. My favorite stores do things like, for one, put their used records in plastic sleeves, and for another, tell you, on a tag on the sleeve, things like the condition of the record, whether it's a reissue or first or early pressing, and other information. In other words, you know exactly what you're getting when you pick it up. In addition, my favorite, most trusted, stores won't put any used record in their bins that does not merit at least a VG-plus. Finding a store you trust makes all of this easy.