Vinyl Junkies: Adventures in Record Collecting

Never realised that Robert Crumb was a major record collector of 78s. Did learn a lot about all kinds of people who love to collect records, collect the covers (and occasionally listen to the music once or twice), search garage sales, charity shops, Mom and Pop stores, visit people's attics etc. As mentioned in book, a lot of that world has changed with the advent of auction sites on the web as well as people realising (rightly or wrongly) that the record has 'value' (even if it nigh on worthless). Would love to see an equivalent of comic collector's book (comic junkies), I would buy that also

Just OK. It was cheap, what can I say.

It was a Christmas present for my brother who collects Vinyl.

easy to read, most record collectors will relate to it.

Loved it!

My partner loved it. A great read!

A very entertaining read, not too taxing, and not too involved. so it doesn't lose your interest.This is an achievement for two reasons. 1. The author is American (and I'm not) so the book is very US-slanted, although there is a small piece relating to the UK. 2. By its nature, the book deals primarily with obscurities - that's what makes collectors foam at the mouth. It is difficult to understand the excitement felt by a collector over a 1930s blues record which sold only a handful, and which the collector has no intention of playing - UNLESS YOU'VE BEEN THERE!!..and that's what makes the book. If you've been there, you'll "get it". If not, you might just think we're all nutters, but you'll still enjoy reading about us.Now can someone rise to the challenge and produce a (decent) UK equivalent??

This not a page turner ....but there's always something that keeps you hanging on. In some chapters the eyes start to glaze over - but then there's a chapter such as the one about Jim Labatt from the BBC that is rivetting! ..and then you know you're not alone - and that you're not the worst by a long way! If you collect records then you'll recognise much in this and feel a warm glow.. although there are chunks that are like wading through treacle. Fewers words and more storytelling would help. Worth buying if you see it cheap.