Retro-music lovers and their collections of vinyl records: impressive photography. Plastic world defeated Alexey Munipov explores the world of Moscow collectors vinyl collectors of music lovers

Nov 8, 2013

Vinyl collecting is fascinating and ... Madly financially expensive occupation. Vinyl plates can be terrible, fabulously, incredibly expensive. This is usually ultra-subject copies that are in the rarest collections of true and desperate collectors.

Having such vinyl can be compared with the ownership of expensive pictures of the greatest masters of painting or collecting rare cars of limited series. Such, truly, special copies around the world there are not much completely, which in turn further increases their investment attractiveness. But how, how does the vinyl record acquire the status of a collective, rare vinyl? Due to what? This will be discussed today. let's consider 7 main aspectsThanks to which the plate is "doomed" to become a collectible rarity.

The most important aspects forvinyl record collectors:

• the year of publication of the record - usually, the older vinyl, the more valuable;
• the limitation of the circulation - for example, have a rare vinyl, the circulation of which did not exceed 500, 300 or 100 (!) instances - uniquely honorable;
• the popularity and global demand of the artist / group / musician - not well-known musicians are not successful among collectors of records;
• the condition of the most vinyl record and its envelope is a rare vinyl, for example, 68 years in magnificently preserved packaging, without scratches and chips - a real collectible pearl;
• the publisher's label - in this matter there are its priorities: Vinyl label such as Blue Note, Columbia Records, Parlophon, Vertigo is valued very high to this day;
• the image on the vinyl record (a rare photo or a unique illustration of the famous Master, the artist) also affects its high cost and the level of rarity of such vinyl as a whole.

№1: Limited circulation

The limitation of the circulation attracts connoisseurs and collectors not only by the uniqueness of each "surviving" copy, but also with such pleasant bonuses, as manually numbered copies, a single issue of a series of special Picture-vinyl, original, unique design of an envelope or cover, as opposed to the design of traditional relief circulation, and Also all sorts of accessories.

Example:

Queen Group

Bohemian Rhapsody / I'm in Love with My Car

Issue: 78 year

Cost: 5,000 pounds

In the early summer of 78, a celebration was held in honor of the receipt of the Queen's Award to Industry for Export ACHIEVEMENT's recording British EMI label. Adorable commemorative souvenirs were awarded at the festival - fountain pencils, sets of glasses with a company logo, scarfies. But the most valuable gift was specially released, limited bright blue vinyl of the legendary single Queen. Such valuable souvenirs were exactly two hundred and no more! Once in the hands of people interested in the commercial attractiveness of this publication, the record became insanely rare and crazy dear. It would still be 5,000 pounds (its current price today) - huge money.

№2: Butlegest

Boutlegi in some situations and time intervals became the only possible option to purchase an album of the beloved artist or group.

Such vinyl editions sometimes were created almost "on the knees" in an atmosphere of increased secrecy. They knew about them only "Favorites", and it was possible to buy them only, so to speak, according to Blat. And, despite the conspiracy and the illegality of this Act, they walked with the grab! For example, the concert by Jimi Hendricks in Los Angeles (70th year) is exactly the option.

Over time and with the development of the industry, legal publishers have become dominated over Boutlegas, so all at that time, the smuggling created was only a primitive placement of informal compositions, singles, albums and remixes in a global web. And romantics Butlega and the trail has bothered ...

Example:

I FEEL LOVE (Remix by Patrick Cowley)

Issue: 78 year

Cost: 650 dollars

We are talking about remixes (of course, about the unofficial) artist Patrick Cowley on Donna Summer. Despite the fact that Vinyl, to put it mildly, did not cause the stormy applause of the producer Donna Summer, the record began to be considered rare and in demand in the underground subject. Patrick Cowley personally cut its composition on a vinyl disk, and himself (even without intermediaries) handed it to representatives of various radio stations for distribution.

Melomanany and fans were able to buy a publication only in 82 (earlier in open sale, he never did) already in a somewhat abbreviated version, and on the CD, the edition appeared only 10 years ago. Now one of the first preserved vinyl records of 78 years can be bought for 650 dollars.

№3: Personal autograph musician

This is one of the most natural, almost "natural" ways to make a record legend and significantly increase its price. After all, after some time, a copy with the signature of the autumn of the release will be part of the story.

At the moment, the sale of such rare vinyl discs is very common. The main thing when buying them is to always check the authenticity of the celebrity painting and require a special certificate confirming this on legally agreed grounds.

Example:

John Lennon & Yoko Ono

Issue: 80 year

Cost: 850,000 dollars

The most, perhaps, dear from all the world-existing records in the world with an autograph musician is one of the few copies of the release of Yoko. It and John Lennon called Double Fantasy. The price beats all records, gentlemen - 850,000 dollars!

She became a real artifact carrying part of the history of the tragic day. The fact is that it has authentic fingerprints of the killer of Lennon - Mark Chepmen. After all, as you know, five hours before the personnel destruction of the legend, Chapman received an autograph from the musician on a new album. This was a Double Fantasy plate.

In 99, she left "with a hammer" for $ 150,000, but after 11 years she was again put up for auction, where the initial price of the auction was the amount that already exceeds the initial cost at times.

Firstly,start forming your personal collection from a new original (not reprinted!) Vinyl, in demand in the world market. And if you have sufficient finances, you can start with the purchase of old original editions. There are such plates both in specialized stores and on the Internet auctions.

SecondlyIf you love (at least occasionally) to travel, then not be lazy to visit several shops or even thematic flea markets with interesting things. There is often a valuable treasure for its vinyl collection at ridiculous prices.

Thirdly, do not forget that every year the investment significance of the plate is growing, so contact it as carefully (first of all - keep well and care for it). Many collectors never listen to their "treasures", but only gently store them on the shelves in anticipation of the appropriate moment for sale, or just to enjoy a sense of possession of a rare instance.

№4: PRESENTS

FIRST PRESS is a real treasure for a collector. By the way, we mentioned somehow in our article dedicated to modern vinyl records, about the pertest and its features.

The main difference between the first copies of the subsequent copies is the magnificent sound, nothing inclusing the latitude of the sound picture. But here there may be exceptions to the rules. After all, there were situations when First Press was published for any reason for defective. But in all other moments, such records are valued more than just high. When buying a first-hand, the collector must make sure of its authenticity - to check the database the true year of the release of the publication and find out his personal digital-letter code (such necessarily should be).

By the way, any relevant and original album on vinyl, being the first one, will overcome the status of a collectible plate. This is not necessary to forget the music lovers when buying a fresh release of the favorite group or artist.

Example:

Issue: 68 year

Cost: 19 201 pound

This vinyl is often called the "white beatles white album". And what is the rarity of this publication? The fact that on each circulation cover there is a personal numbering created by stamping. Well, the first four numbers naturally got the musicians themselves, but the fifth of the circulation plate in 2008 was sold at auction for 19 201 pound!

№5: Uniqueness of the plates envelope

Cover, Vinyl packaging is an integral and very important part of the release. And the unique design of the envelope is regarded by collectors as a work of art. Especially when the master is the famous artist.

By illustrating vinyl discs, Jean-Michel Baska, Andy Warhol, Peter Blake and many other legendary creators of their era.

Example:

The Velvet Underground.

The Velvet Underground & Nico

Issue: 66 year

Cost: 25,200 dollars

This release is rightly considered one of the most important vinyls in the history of world rock music. The reason for this is a huge impact on the development of modern rock topics and rock culture.

The design of the envelope developed by Andy Warhol personally (being the first producer of the team). On the outside of the envelope, a banana bright yellow shade was drawn, and next to him the signature with the hand of Warhol - Peel Slowly and See (gently take off the skin and see). Under the yellow skirt of this banana is a gentle, "pink filling" of fruit - a sort of peeled banana. This artistic concept can be perceived as a symbolism as a joke, as a brilliant design, as a riddle - in general, who like it. It's funny and original, especially considering that such an idea was developed by the designer in the distant 66 year.

№6: Acetate

It includes special editions - discs produced from aluminum with the finest spraying in the form of a specialized acetate varnish.

You can perceive such releases as an experiment in the context of finding a better sound. But, one way or another, these releases are very valued by collectibles.

Example:

Antonio Carlos Jobim / Frank Sinatra

Issue: 69 year

Cost: 9000 dollars

This is acetate of one of the most popular releases of Frank Sinatra in the 2nd half of the 60s.

In 67, Sinaratra recorded the record together with the brightest representative of Bosanov - with Antonio Carlos Zobim. They worked out perfectly. Therefore, after a couple of years, they solidically decided to continue joint creativity and record a new Sinatrajobim album. The album was tested on acetate and published. But after a while, unsold instances were removed by stores from sale without explaining the reasons.

But just because of this incomprehensible situation, release and became a true treasure.

№7: celebrity plates

Like any other things belonging to famous persons and outstanding personalities, vinyl records also acquire additional importance, and with it - and exclusivity when the former owner is a star. And for this it does not even need to be a rarity. The imprint of the glory of a famous person is due to which the price of such releases will grow.

For example, the writer Haruki Murakami a huge collection of magnificent plates (about 50,000 units), most of which rary jazz albums of legendary musicians occupy. Imagine how much an instance from this collection can cost?

Bil Clinton is also considered a notable collector of vinyl discs. He has albums of a variety of performers, groups, directions, genres and, of course, there are pearls collection - gifts of famous figures, friends and personal acquisitions. According to Mr. Clinton himself, he has long come down from the account ...

And, by the way, Bob Marley, Bjork, Marielin Monroe, Amy Weinhaus, Claudia Schiffer, Jimi Hendrix, Prince Charles, Steve Jobs - All of them once collect vinyl.

You can remember well-known personalities for a long time, which love and respect the analog sound, and also collect rare vinyl discs. The main thing is that their hobby increases the investment significance of releases that they own.

Therefore, buying an insanely expensive plate from the star collection, be sure that its value will only grow, and she will bring you a lot of financial joys over time. Great contribution - great return.

That's all. Good and valuable shopping for you! \u003d)

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People do not like to part with old things. We still store items that have not been used for a long time. They dust in the most distant corner of the cabinet and take them only when repaired and moving. But some of these things can be sold to someone who will actually appreciate them. For example, old vinyl records.

Previously, the whole stack was kept in each house: Alla Pugacheva's songs, Valeria Leontiev, as well as more rare copies with foreign music - "Beatles", "Queen", "Abba" and many other performers. But it's time and then electronic media. And only a decrepit, as a rule, an already displaced player, and the collection of old vinyl is reminded of past times.

But those who carefully retained records can now earn money on their sale. Many people are ready to purchase them. Among them there are both collectors and lovers of the present sound.

Control analog and digital sound

But we begin, perhaps, because people are hunting for vinyl. With such a category as collectors, everything is clear: someone collects brands, someone icons and medals, and there are those who acquire rare specimens of plates. Very often they are not even unpacking, and they are simply part of the exhibition.

But there are people who prefer to listen to music on such a carrier. Compared to a compressed digital format, the sound is richer, brighter on the vinyl carrier, and there is more depths. The cassettes also lose in this competition, as they have significantly reduced the range of reproducible frequencies.

Digital formats are largely more convenient: by compressing files on one medium, you can store a large volume of music. They are compact, comfortable and are not damaged when playing. That is why they are leading today in the market.

But a smaller part of the population is connoisseurs of juicy and deep sound - they remained faithful to vinyl. Their army is replenished at the expense of individual representatives of the younger generation. Today we can safely say that the digital carriers did not fully won the film industry could not completely replace the theater.

Now let's go back to the question of where and how to sell gramplastics. Moreover, sales places are quite a lot, and they all deserve attention.

Commission shop

In each, even the most small town, there is a commission shop, which takes different goods to implement - books, equipment, interior items, dishes, things, etc. Take the old vinyl plates of the USSR and foreign artists.

This sales method is attractive to quick realization: if there are connoisseurs of this product in your settlement, it will be bought very quickly. Of the minuses - the price. Here they offer 10-15 rubles. For an instance, rarely where the cost comes to 50 rubles.

Nevertheless, if you do not want to delve into the topic and you need to quickly pass all the available records, this is the optimal option. Quickly, cheap, without nerves.

Swap meet

In large cities there are various flea markets and collaps. And if you make an effort, then the product can be realized there. They work, as a rule, on a day off, so even a working person has the opportunity to make selling himself.

Here the price is much higher - 60-200 rubles. But there are also disadvantages. First, you need at least minimal knowledge about the prices and potential value of each plate. Secondly, there is no guarantee that there is a buyer, whereas your own time will definitely spend. Thirdly, the market is a completely special place, where the sellers are adjacent to the homeless, marginal, asocial personalities, plus lay down with all the vise of the weather.

The advantages can be classified a higher profit and, at a minimum, interesting experience.

A music shop

Since quite a few music lovers are interested in buying vinyl records, then there are trading points, respectively, where this product is available in a huge assortment. These are various music stores, for example in Moscow - "Sound Barrier", "Vinyl-Time", "Phonograph", in St. Petersburg - "Vinyl", "Plate", "Record." And many others, both in these cities and All country.

In the store of vinyl records, the goods often take on the implementation - especially rare and valuable things. For them, they will be offered a good price. But here to sell multi-time copies favorably will not work here - the cost will be no higher than in a banal buying.

However, this is a very good option for those who do not understand the old vinyl prices. Here the whole collection will be examined, rare will determine and call an approximate market value. After visiting the store of vinyl records, you can independently set your own product on the Internet sites or leave it for sale.

The main minus of this method is a time loss when traveling, a long implementation period, as well as the low probability of having a valuable rarite.

Internet playgrounds

In the network today you can buy and sell absolutely everything. And if you are looking for where to sell b / y vinyl plates, then you can contact the help of such trading platforms as "Yula", "Avito" or "Ozone". They have specialized sections with this one can also try to put the goods for sale in the thematic sections in social networks.

In order to submit an ad, you need to make a couple of photos and designate the price, and, therefore, to understand what and for how much you can sell. Next you just need to wait, since the term of implementation can be strongly delayed.

Of the minuses of this method, you can mark the high risk of collision with fraudsters: they monitor all ads in order to find a gullible space.

Specialized Vinyl Purchase / Sale sites

There are also little-known specialized platforms on which you can buy or sell a rare copy - 33ob.ru and similar resources. Here are inhabited by those who are well sled in the question and has the most extensive knowledge on the topic.

This site offers the highest prices, but only for the standing thing. The minus of such resources is mandatory registration, the commission from sale is also taken, or the announcement will be paid.

In general, in order to sell plates here, you need to have something in your collection something truly rare and interesting.

The price of vinyl records depends on several important factors. These include:

1. Date of issue. The older, the more expensive. But sometimes the old artist later released an additional circulation - it reduces the cost.
2. Rare instance. Gramplastine went into the light of a small circulation, which makes it exclusive. The collectors hunt such things, and they are always expensive.
3. The country where the record was made. Domestic carriers of the Soviet period are not of great value, while among the vinyl with foreign artists you can find an interesting instance. Particularly appreciated by those records that came to the country around the Iron Curtain.
4. Condition. Plates with a serious defect to sell almost impossible, if it is scratching and scratches, little affecting the frequency of sound, the buyer still may require a discount even for a rare thing.
5. Playback speed. Other things being equal, the plate with high speed is worth more.

The price of vinyl records in retail can be from 500 to several thousand rubles. If we talk about collective utility and rare copies, they cost tens of thousands of dollars.

How to find out the condition of the goods

For the convenience of buyers, special designations were invented, which would help to understand the condition of the carrier without visual inspection:

• Mint - Vinyl New, never played. There may also be the designation "SS" - the package is not opened.
• NM - the plate is almost new, listened several times. Packaging without damage and scrap, vinyl surface in perfect condition.
• Ex is an excellent condition. On the carrier surface, small defects are allowed that do not affect the sound quality (rustles and light cracks are not considered for errors). Packaging - in good condition, the light chances in the corners are allowed, but all the seams are well.
• G is a good condition. Packaging looks bad - rubbing, breaks, dirty and fat stains, etc. The vinyl is a lot of scratches, but it can be played.
• F / P is a bad condition. The only reason for the purchase of this thing is its collectible value. Not suitable for listening.

Pre-sale preparation

Before deciding where to sell b / y vinyl plates, it is necessary to bring them to a decent look. In other words, pre-sale preparation is needed. All of them need to go through, make sure that the packaging corresponds to the content. Then you need to wipe the envelopes from dust and put down - it will give them a more presentable look.

Vinyl surface is better not to touch - dust when wiping leaves tracks, and this delicate procedure should be left to those who understand this topic.

Special attention should be paid to the composition of the collection of the collection - the name of the record, the manufacturer, the year of publication, circulation. This will help facilitate a dialogue with the seller in buying or save time when applying for ad.

So, now you know how and where to sell vinyl plates used. And how much will you earn on this, it depends only on whether there are copies in your collection representing value.

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Considering the USSR vinyl plates, the price for which today is the most different, it should be noted some interesting facts and numbers associated with them. Thus, the world's first gramophone discs from plastic material containing sound recording for playback were made of celluloid. In 1897, they came to change the clashes, soot and spheres, and they were very expensive because of the use of shellac - organic matter produced by a lacquer cherry called Tachardia Lacca. So for one disk it was necessary to take advantage of the work of 4 thousand worms.

According to experts, the most expensive vinyl in the world is estimated at 100 thousand pounds. This single group QUARRYMEN, which is dated 1958. The owner of the only edition, famous collectors, became Sir Paul McCartney. The expensive vinyl plates of the USSR, of course, are highly valued, but do not reach such fabulous heights.

The best vinyl is produced in Japan. Specialists began to add a special component to the plastic mass of vinylitis, due to which noise from slip slide is reduced, which is noticeable in pauses between compositions. In addition, thanks to this substance, the emergence of electrostatic charges was minimized, and in general, the disk service life increased.

Collecting vinyl records

One of the entertaining types of collectibles is the collecting of sound recordings of different content, which is called phylfream. The most common direction in Phylofonia is to pick up music records on all sorts of media (from laser CDs to patham products). Particularly remarkable plates released in the USSR. Of course, collecting is associated with certain difficulties - they have to be tirelessly searching, find out how much old vinyl plates of the USSR are standing, to invest, and then provide careful and careful storage.

Often the basis of many phyloophonic collections, as a rule, is a homemade phonet, for example, children's plates of the USSR. When the phylfream moves into a discharge of serious hobbies, a narrowing of the collectibles circle is carried out. The personal taste of the collector prevails here. The gathering of certain records of any direction or a specific performer begins. Lovers of documentary records collect the speeches of public and statesmen. The cost of vinyl plates of the USSR is the most different.

What pays attention to the vinyl collectors

For collectors who once decided to buy the vinyl plates of the USSR, and began to pay due attention to the emerging meeting, a number of factors relating to directly instances are important. As a rule, the price of this or that product is formed. So, the value has:

• year of release (vintage discs are greater value)
• circulation (good luck - to get a disk of limited circulation, for example, one of the thousands, these are rare plates of the USSR)
• artist (there is a category of popular)
• status (whether the disk is sealed, was played and how many times there are chips, scratches and scratches)
• label manufacturer
• image on disk (unique illustration of the famous artist, master or rare photography).

For those who were born and grew up in the Soviet Union, his vinyl is a special world. Unfortunately, the domestic range of records is very small and mainly consisted of creativity, of course, Soviet performers. Basically, foreign records were convicted into the country - semi-legal path from different countries of the world. There were relevant ads like buying / selling old Vinyl plates of the USSR, but it was not easy to purchase such discs. They were considered fashionable and sheedy aura of something forbidden. And today, their collecting has become a way of self-expression, a special subculture for several generations of Soviet citizens. Therefore, the announcements like buy / sell the USSR records are relevant.

It is known that for the first time the vinyl plates of the USSR, selling which today is not difficult and the price of which is the most different, released in Aprelevka near Moscow. Over time, this factory has become the largest manufacturer of discs in the country of Soviets. In the first released products there was a gypsy song "Broadcasting", and they weighed 400 grams. Now it is rare vinyl plates of the USSR, the price is very high.

In the war years, the release of disks decreased significantly. But after the war, the factory even mastered the release of the long-playing vinyl. In 1961, the first stereo discs appeared, but the usual on 78 revolutions per minute were produced until 1971.

Despite the speed of technology development and high-quality changes in the modern world, many interesting things remain unchanged today. Despite the rapid flow of time, they retain their value, they still remain popular, fashionable and sought after. This includes the vinyl plates of the USSR, especially rare. They offer not one directory, and the price increases every year.

And the popularity of similar products is due to even so much sound quality. As you know, the sound is simply incomparably with the sound of various digital media. Gourmets of music and experienced collectors know that for the Sound CDs is characterized by the coldness and neutrality of the sound, but it is impossible to say such a vinyl. Therefore, the prices of the USSR plates are usually higher compared to the rest of the carriers.

Our catalog of vinyl plates of the USSR is always at your service!

Or the collection is another way to express your own individuality. You can collect anything - from hours to bottle labels. Collectors are far from always finding understanding of loved ones and friends. Many people hobbies seem to be too expensive, and the collections are engaged in a lot of space. As a rule, a collector does not just acquire a specific instance, but also seeks to know his history or manufacturing technology. Some of the most interesting items for collectibles are vinyl records.

Collectibles - one of the popular types of hobby

In most cases, collecting does not bring income, rather, on the contrary. This is one of the reasons why close collectors are skeptical about his hobby. But the fascination of stamps, postcards or rare books can give a man much more than the material benefit. The collector expands its own horizon. Certain interest is the objects of the collection with a rich history, for example, postage stamps of Tsarist Russia or other countries.

Like any other hobby, collectibles can begin with children's hobbies and then grow into a kind of intelligent "sport". Some psychologists note the positive impact of collecting a person's cognitive abilities, since it brings not material, but spiritual interest. A person who has collected collections since childhood, it's easier to work with information and systematize your knowledge and develop search engines.

Many collectors find like-minded people who will help them find and purchase an instance of interest. The Internet allows them to communicate with people from anywhere in the world separating their hobbies. On forums or social networks, they can get information about the storage of the items of the collection or special stores where you can purchase them. Today, one of the popular hobbies is again becoming collecting vinyl records.

Collecting sound carriers is a relatively new phenomenon in the world of the hobby. Mass sound recording appeared much later than postcards or stamps - just over 100 years ago. For a long time, the most common sound carrier was a gramist.

At the beginning of the 20th century, patefone and gramophone plates made of shellac - resin produced by tropical insects were produced. Shellaic plates are more fragile than vinyl. On just one composition was placed on one plate. Later, the acquaintances of many vinyl discs were made at the speed of rotation of 33 turns per minute. They allowed to write several songs already, so the performers had the opportunity to produce whole albums.

Following the vinyl records, tapes and audio tapes entered. Their main advantage is compactness and convenience of transportation. For the plate, a separate package or bag is needed, you can simply put the cassette in your pocket. Of the minuses of the film, there was a strong stretching from a large number of reproduction and the ability to rush or turn over time.

By the end of the 20th - the beginning of the 21st century, the production of vinyl records was almost stopped, and only a few collectors remained loyal to their hobbies. For a while, audio chains and vinyl were ousted by laser CDs - MP3 disks and format. But gradually Melomanna came to the conclusion that the CD does not fully appreciate the wealth of sound as the vinyl disk makes it.

For a long time, the vinyl records were the most massive sound carrier in the Soviet Union. Many people remember stunning audioskasks, for which the best actors were invited to record and wrote the music of the most talented composers. Vinyl record players were in every educational institution. Thus, mass sound recording has played a huge role in the aesthetic education of children.

Adults gladly collect the records of popular performers. Of particular interest was the meeting of the concerts of Vladimir Vysotsky and the first official publications of the works of domestic and foreign rock music. On the revolving side of the envelope, you could read information about the performers and a kind of album review.

Today, the vinyl records return to the world of the hobby. Modern performers record their vinyl albums, and recording companies willingly reprint the best albums. Russian collectors willingly exchange experienced experiences, acquisition and care of records in social networks.

Social networks are one of the necessary tools to communicate collectors of vinyl. They willingly share each other information about collections, types of players and spare parts, take orders for the purchase of records. One of the most important topics is for the collection. Beginners of vinyl collectors need to be observed a number of rules and recommendations that allow the record to maintain high sound quality.

Basic rules for beginners are recommended to handle a plate in a certain way. For example, do not touch the soundtracks to the fingers, since the traces of the fingers adversely affect the sound quality. Store plates follows in a vertical position and in a dry place. Dampness is also harmful to vinyl.

Each plate should be stored in a separate envelope to avoid mechanical damage or damage. Before listening, it is necessary to remove fine dust from the plate - it is better to do it with a piece of flannel or microfiber. When listening, it should not be dramatically moving the needle during playback - it leaves scratches on a plate that significantly spoil the sound quality. Not allowed to play plates having cracks, sloping edges or mechanical damage.

High-quality care for vinyl records implies the ability to wash them. You can remove contamination in different ways - from the GOA glue to special detergents. The most common method includes washing using detergent and subsequent pulling of dust and dirt with a vacuum cleaner whose pipe is wrapped with a piece of tissue. The least effective collectors consider the method of cleaning with glue, as it does not remove dust and dirt that accumulate deeply. In addition, traces of glue can remain on the surface of the plate.

With proper storage and playing, the plate can be stored in good quality for many years. Vinyl discs are the audible chronicle of the past century, allowing to get acquainted with the voices of great singers and the artists of the past, masterpieces of classical music, rock or author's song. The sound of vinyl records is more natural and voluminous than CD. It is this quality that attracts vinyl collectors today.

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Vinyl records at one time were an excellent quality way to listen to the melodies liked. The excitement for the search for a particular plate all imaginable limits, people were ready to stand in queues or wash the floors, just to get vinyl.

True, cassettes came soon to change, and then they flooded the whole world and popularity to the "layers" dull. However, passion for vinyl records
it remained and rearranged into something more, turning into collecting unique works. The most interesting personalities of the Internet on the collecting of vinyl records are presented below:

the largest collection of vinyl records in the world

№ 1
More than 50 years required by Paul Mounhei to assemble the largest collection of vinyl records in the world. The collection is about 3 million vinyl records (EP, LP, 45-current and 78-round) and the cost of this meeting is approximately estimated at $ 50 million. Numerous vinyl, which gathered Paul Mounhei, contains more than 5 generations of music. 17% of its collection can be found in electronic format, and the other 83 can only be bought from him. However, the dominance of a digital format forced a collector "Case of all his life" for sale in the Internet auction eBay.

writer Haruki Murakami and his famous jazz listening room

№ 2
The famous Japanese writer Haruki Murakov in his novels often describes jazz compositions, and all no accident, because he also
is the owner of a delightful collection of 40 thousand
plates .

Grigory Kachurin

Grigory Kachurin in his three-bedroom apartment gathered a huge collection of plates, gramophones and patephones. It all started from his father, who after 1945 began to collect its instances of interest. Basically, the collection consists of very valuable things of the post-war period, but Grigory continued his father's paternal and replenishes its collection regularly. The parts with the voice of Stalin, as well as the personal collection of Khrushchev Ukrainian songs, which got Gregory from the relatives of Nikita Sergeevich. Collector Kachurin has more than 25 thousand plates, 80 gramophones and patephones.
№ 4
The following applicant for a large collection of vinyl records is
The owner of the record studio Evgeny Nemtsov. Personal
It is replenished mainly by classical works, but you can meet pop and jazz music. Evgeny Nemtsov is owner about
20 thousand copies of vinyl records.

№5
Famous Moscow Collector for Sound Recording Valery Dmitrievich Safoshkin,
Asked for his short life a unique collection of records, which refers to various musical genres of the world, Soviet and Russian pop. In the collection of alone, only records are available more than 17 thousand piecesAmong them are rare, sole specimens in. The collection of Valeria Dmitrievich is registered in the International Association of Music Assembly. Safoshkina stored valuable vintage sound-reproducing mechanisms, such as Edison Inventor, Pathetones, Phonographs, Gramophones (there is a gramophone, which belonged to F. I. Shalyapin).

№ 6
Yuri Borisovich Perepelkin from the city of St. Petersburg collected a collection of gramophone records with the voices of famous opera singers of the world. In the Meeting of Perepelkin 16 thousand records of opera singers, as well as unique photographic materials from the life of artists, their personal diaries and memoirs, which were specifically written at the request of the collector. Many unique works from Yuri Borisovich, for example, a rare recording of the soprano wife of the artist Vrubel, who was thought, never recorded his voice.

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Alessandro Benedetti began his collection of colored and unusual discs to collect in 1981. To date, a complete collection of vinyl records has about 8 thousand disks, among which only non-ferrous about 1.2 thousand. In 2003, the Alessandro collection is indicated in the Guinness Book of Records, and in 2009 it, together with the Italian producer and Georgio Moroder and the collector, St. Petersburg, with the help of Tashen's publishing house and COLORS magazine released the Book of Extraordinary Records, which is devoted to the most strange and unusual vinyl records of the world.

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