The Best Record Collection Ever... And The Loss Of A Friend

[@Rex_Manning-]

Absolutely beautiful tribute, Matt. RIP Jim. The part about him saying you taking the collection would really make things sink in for him...that hit. Will spin a record in his honor tonight.

[@vinylrecordplayer]

My company just lost one of its favorite people. It was an operation she didn't come out of. She was a little older lady with a huge personality. Real acerbic wit. Always quick with a great joke. She was loved. We need to all remember to live. Because sometimes it's a surprise when you're gone. Cheers! ✊

[@GrafJody]

I had the good fortune to work with Jim - he was a beloved teacher and colleague. I love learning more about his passion for music. He had a quiet, unassuming, humble presence that touched the lives of everyone who he served. I will definitely make my way to your store one day to honor him. Thank you for your beautiful tribute to Jim.

[@TooManyRecords]

I look forward to it, Jody.

[@adamkinowski2354]

Wow- wasn’t ready for this video. Beautiful tribute. A good reminder to all of us that none of this stuff really matters. Put down the phone, make memories, cherish loved ones. Unseal and spin a record for Jim today ❤

[@pcedfeldt]

What a lovely tribute to a friend. Matt, let me tell you, it really comes through that your words are straight from the heart. Well done and good job - I know it wasn't easy. So nice to know the full story about Jim and his collection. I now own a couple records from it thanks to TMR and I will keep Jim's memory alive by thinking about him every time I listen to his copy of AIC Jar of Flies - and I listen to that album A LOT. R.I.P. Jim, and thank you.

[@dontmakelemonade]

It's never an easy topic when losing someone, they seemed like an awesome guy. The Jim Bin is such a fitting tribute and yet another reason why I'd love to someday visit the store. RIP Jim.

[@tjames3024]

I watch the live streams & remember seeing his name quite often. So sorry to hear about this loss. I'm sure he's in his own vinyl heaven now, RIP.

[@jasonelkins6582]

Thank you for sharing his story and about his collection.

[@lonewolf3167]

Great tribute to my brother,thank you!

[@davidkunzli680]

This is a beautiful tribute video. I wish that the two of you had met. It's a reminder that time is short and we have to appreciate every moment we have.

[@mrdjproductions3070]

enjoyed watching this video and seeing all of the rare titles that will be going in the "Jim Bin" as someone else put it. you handled this video with real class and it was a great tribute to him. May Jim rest in peace.

[@andyshacks7812]

That was such a lovely heartfelt tribute. Jim sounds like he was a great guy and his record collection is just amazing. You’ll definitely do it justice. RIP Jim. ❤

[@zzzandy]

Rest and rock in peace, Jim ♥️

[@TooManyRecords]

♥🤘

[@stevencampos5130]

This video was absolutely heartbreaking. ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing

[@zeitgeistyreport]

You’re a good guy, you made his passing a little easier for him and did right by his family. Hope your shop is a big success.

[@christophecornet2170]

RIP Jim. Such a beautiful tribute Matt. Even i'm from Belgium and probably won't be able to visit your store in m'y life, the collection couldn't go to a better store. Love your vidéos... Have a nice one 👍

[@Fonso13]

RIP Jim What a beautiful tribute Matt.

[@garyh1572]

RIP sir. Your collection is in good hands .

[@phish66]

Very touching, and love the way you handled a difficult situation. His own bin and donating some to charity is very thoughtful! R.I.P. Jim

[@maxandmaggie2010]

Thank goodness . I live in Vancouver Wa. I will visit your store.

[@TooManyRecords]

See you soon :)

[@dmd7472]

thanks for putting this out - respect to this man lets celebrate this man's passion. liked

[@tylerchisman9434]

Maybe my favorite video of the channel? This was a fantastic video and tribute to Jim's life and collection. What a wonderful collection to acquire. It will find great homes for sure. I look forward to seeing what records are left from the collection once I visit.

[@benkrake3678]

I’m really sorry for your loss. I could imagine that the opportunity to buy Jim’s records would’ve been kind of a bittersweet experience for you, without having the opportunity to meet him before he passed. At the very least you get to keep some of the records you treasure the most and have a tribute bin in his honour. Also having some money from the sales go to an animal shelter is a very honourable thing too. Beautiful tribute, RIP Jim.

[@nicholasdoheny8702]

So sorry to hear about Jim. I remember him in the live streams fondly and as a fellow Sacramento record collector I’m sure he’ll be missed here. Seeing his face now, I feel like I saw him in lines at RSD a couple times. I wish I had known him as he seemed like a great guy. What a great collection and a wonderful legacy to pass on to you to help you with your new store. A true fan.

[@TooManyRecords]

Damn that's crazy about RSD, but makes perfect sense, he has a LOT of RSD stuff from over the years in the collection.

[@nicholasdoheny8702]

@@TooManyRecords It is crazy. What’s really weird is I remember waiting in line with someone who looking back now I feel must of been Jim ahead of me who told me he was there to pick up Alice In Chains Live Facelift. I can’t be totally sure it was him but my memory of that moment, it seems like it definitely could of been him. It’s a very small community here and not a lot of places do RSD.

[@Venus_Isle]

RIP Jim. I'm sure all your records will find their way into a good home...

[@janoskis2725]

GI Sanders made a video not too long ago in the topic of "what we want to happen to our collection after we die". Strangely enough I can no longer find it - maybe he took it off youtube for one reason or another. One of the first comments under the video was from Jim. I was shocked to see the lawdood moniker and read what he wrote describing his situation, as I remembered him from your livestreams and how you were always so happy to greet him. It's so cool how his memory will live on in the pieces of his collection in many-many other collections. RIP Jim! And my condolences to his family and friends.

[@TooManyRecords]

I wish I could read his comment!!

[@janoskis2725]

@@TooManyRecords Yes, me too. I wanted to go back to that video and that's when I realized it wasn't there anymore.

[@zzzandy]

I found the video and his comment is still there. It's on the NTX Vinyl KZbin channel and the video is called "What the #%$@! are we going to do with all these records when we die? Talking about records"

[@zzzandy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sISVp3R4mpilj8k

[@janoskis2725]

@@zzzandy Wow, this is so weird! I put it in youtube - nothing. I put it in Google - nothing. I put it in Bing - Bamm! There's the video.

[@wingman350]

Such an amazing tribute to a member of your community. You have really created a space for people to feel welcomed join the hobby. I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed your videos over the years. This video really shows that you value and cherish the people who participate in the hobby with you. Thanks for everything Matt!!

[@SamuelRivera_DAMN]

RIP Jim! Excellent collection!

[@rydogglessauldoggles7856]

That moving tribute made me choke up a bit Matt. So sorry to hear about your friend and that you didn’t get to meet him in person but you’re right deep and meaningful relationships can develop with the i internet - it’s crazy but awesome. You are the perfect person to have gotten this collection. Glad to hear all the joy it is already bringing people. Take care friend, that video couldn’t have been easy to do. It tuned out perfectly because it was so heartfelt and honest.

[@TooManyRecords]

It was probably the hardest video I've ever had to film on here.

[@christopheroliver1631]

A really great tribute Matt, RIP Jim - it’s a beautiful thing for him and you to be able to pass on so much amazing music.

[@matepoon]

Condolences to Jim's family. Thanks for making this video Matt. The record bin and charity donation is a brilliant idea.

[@mattfeltz7262]

Very classy tribute. amazing to think how far and wide his legacy will be spread through the joy of his music collection.

[@memberrrberry7282]

Rip, sad but the collection will carry on with his spirit.

[@browell44]

such a fantastic video and wonderful opportunity to honor a great man!

[@machiel5888]

Everything about this video is beautiful. Thank you so much for putting this video out and honoring this man and his collection. Vinyl is truly a reflection of our artistic personality, and it's wonderful that so many people share in that hobby/lifestyle.

[@FreeRadicalX]

RIP Jim. What a beautiful legacy he leaves behind. And over the coming years that legacy will be distributed out to hundreds if not thousands of music lovers. Not to mention, the shelter animals!

[@davidtaylor6663]

Well done. You are a good human

[@cgarci19]

RIP Jim Sanchez! 😢 great that you will have a bin in the shop as a tribute to him. And it would be nice that every record would have a little flier with his photo that can say Mr. Jim Sanchez collection. So that anyone that buys a record of his, knows it’s coming from his beloved collection.

[@P-NoyBoy]

What a great video, the man sounds absolutely amazing. May he rest in his peace and his memory live on ❤

[@therecordcollectorsclub]

A wonderful but heartbreaking video Matt. Looks like Jim lived and breathed music to the end! What a wondeful guy!

[@Xxpavement_angelxX]

so sorry for your loss Matt, such an enduring beautiful tribute

[@trevorprivratsky]

Absolutely beautiful tribute, and a hell of a collection! Rest in Peace Jim

[@brianmedeiros6845]

That’s really beautiful and touching and good to know there’s people like yourself that can be trusted to do the right thing. The animal shelter is also something my wife and I feel strongly about we have 2 rescue dogs. Would be honored to have anyone of the records in my collection as a memory and would certainly display it in a special place. A special hype sticker like the photo of Jim would be really special just a thought? Thank You

[@TooManyRecords]

If there's something you're looking for hit me up! Would love to get you a little piece of Jim!

[@dannysmetalden3343]

I lost my uncle 2 years ago and well he was one of my biggest supporters to my musical journey....the last thing to enter his grave was a cassette mixtape....he inspires me thru my music ands in everything i do i try to honor the good person he is.......spread that love and happiness music is the one thing that still connects us all no matter how divided the outside might be. They're never gone, may he rest in peace in Gods eternal Kingdom.... "My life may be short and soon ill be gone, but knowledge lives on and that is the power of flesh"- John Kevil of Warbringer (Divinity of Flesh) No matter if were not on this physical plane of existence the knowledge we pass down to others thru our love of music and Jim being a teacher is what sticks with us and inspires other people.

[@camilawoodmansee4073]

Genuinely teared up watching this. As horrible as this moment is, I think we can all agree it’s moments like this that are exactly what we love about this channel and this community. you never expect a youtube channel to become such a legitimate part of your life (as it is for all of us who watch TMR), but to see his life become an enduring part of this channel and community is really incredible. Love all you guys ❤

[@TooManyRecords]

We love you too Camila!!

[@zvonimirkomar2309]

Matt (and Jim)...this is a truly inspirational story. It's a bit weird since I'm not that old at 43, but still, occasionally I think about my records in the sense of - what's going to happen to them when I'm not here since I don't have an obvious heir. But this idea that records will and do outlive us, and that we're only keeping them for some time and they're not strictly tied to being "our posession"...and that you can pass them on to another person who will understand them and use them and enjoy them...that's a really nice thought and a really quite beautiful perspective. Cheers to both of you.

[@joesawesome]

Beautiful story, Matt. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottylovesthings]

One of your best videos, Matt. Thank you for this. On a side note, love how the eye is always drawn to Merriweather Post Pavilion in every record collection.

[@hmbrew2754]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos. As a huge music fan across all genres and a new vinyl collector, who's purposly put off becoming a vinyl collector for a long time, I'll be sticking around for a while as a new subscriber. Great video and tribute to a long time dedicated collector and true affeciando of music

[@TooManyRecords]

Thank you Hmbrew, welcome to the TMR fam!

[@mlblue5355]

Wow, great collection. He did it the right way. Definitely not easy. I think that’s a beautiful way to get rid of the collection. Plus you donating to a local animal shelter.

[@ethanwolf569]

Great video JIM rip music lover !

[@JackAlter]

sorry to hear about this brother, what a great tribute video.

[@false_binary]

Lovely vid, RIP Jim

[@whittierlibrarybookstore3708]

Wonderful tribute.

[@hughcooper1856]

Well Done. RIP Sir

[@MelindaMurphy]

This was a wonderful video. I sure hope members of his family see this video and hear you talk about his collection and how much you thought of him. ♥️

[@TooManyRecords]

His brother commented below and I spoke to his sister-in-law and his mother today

[@coreycschmidt]

Wow, what a collection. RIP. Wish I wasn't on the other side of the country so I could dig. That Ben Folds Five is already tempting but that's gonna go quick I'm sure. Thanks for sharing the story.

[@KanoPop]

Awesome tribute - and really cool to hear you’re a fan of Guster.

[@orgyonmyown]

Love this! R.I.P Jimmy! 💫

[@FortVine]

This was a beautiful video, Matt. A wonderful tribute to Jim. ❤

[@dawnpatrol700]

For those of you who don't know "out of state plates", check out 45 Sunblock segued into Maureen. That alone should make you want this album. This is like Bruce's 98 box set " tracks". You spend the whole experience wondering why these weren't on albums. I was an early Fountains fan, and I had all these on 7inch and UK CD singles back in the day, but spent 17 years wishing this CD collection would come on vinyl. I got Sky Full of Holes 2011 vinyl on clearance for $4 before the resurgence. It goes for slightly more now lol

[@pauldonovan9418]

Beautiful ❤

[@t3dewys]

Great collection and very nice tribute, Matt!!

[@twofromthetrunk9932]

Well done

[@tiagoinvocator]

Wow Matt, really nice tribute and video. Giving some for charity really seems what your videos shows about you, that you’re a really nice guy! Didn’t know you in person but come on really beautiful video! Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal. Best Tiago

[@TooManyRecords]

Thank you Tiago! I appreciate that... hopefully you'll make it to the states someday for a visit!

[@TripleE76]

Your best video. RIP Jim.

[@GrantKrules]

Damn, rest in peace Jim. This sucks to hear but this is a beautiful tribute to him

[@GrantKrules]

Also if I had the money I'd take Four in a heartbeat

[@haljarvis1854]

Great video and tribute, even though we are on opposite sides of the continent, I hope I can find just the right record to purchase from you that was previously one of Jim's.

[@ConcertBuddie]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Nice collection, even better tribute. “Jim’s Jams” seems like an appropriate name for that bin in the store. ✌🏻PS - once upon a time you sold me your OG of that Guster record. #wampavinyl

[@TooManyRecords]

Jim's Jams!! Love that!!

[@EricMason0321]

Funny... during the rare section of the video I was saying "have it", "have it" "have it"... Songbook, Four, The Beautiful Letdown, Deluxe, Live Facelift... He had great musical taste.

[@Pauldjreadman]

Damn :( I saw that picture of the collection :0

[@surgen9499]

Sad about Jim :( Nothing better for Soul's of the Departed than helping out animal shelters .

[@Pluralofvinylisvinyls]

RIP Jim. i'm personally not leaving my records behind when I enter the void, but that's just me.

[@KenPritchett]

RIP Jim 🤝

[@dawnpatrol700]

It makes me sad to know that a lot of used vinyl I get, is because someone passed on. When thrifting, you can usually tell the difference between someone cleaning out the garage with unloved records they haven't played in decades versus pristine higher caliber stuff. I just got a ton of pristine promos at a thrift store, and I have the awful feeling that I benefited from this very situation. I feel it's better to go to a record nut like me, who has appreciation for it

[@likklej8]

RIP Jim but there ain’t such a thing as too many records as all us collectors know! But its a neat video show title.

[@deancronin6934]

It goes to show that we must have an exit strategy for our collection, otherwise our passion will end up at a yard sale or in a thrift shop

[@maxandmaggie2010]

you are a good friend . My prayers and deep sympathy for your friend and family .. What is the name of your store ?

[@TooManyRecords]

Too Many Records!

[@rand9994]

I'm in CT and want some of Jim's records for my collection. Will there be an identifier on your discogs store?

[@TooManyRecords]

I haven't figured out the online sale aspect I haven't put anything up yet...

[@robertmitchell6015]

😢

[@Tables-zm7db]

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[@dsmdarryl]

I've been told by my step dad that I might be getting his 10,000+ records when he passes. Kinda makes me nervous to be honest with you lol still got a decade or two before that would even be close hopefully.

[@dsmdarryl]

Good job, you got me all emotional this morning!

[@tonyfox7510]

I find it quite sad that people can collect thousands and thousands of records only to leave it all behind without listening to a majority of it.

[@shekhabdul5246]

This was a beautiful video, Matt. A wonderful tribute to Jim.