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I just inherited hundreds of vinyl records...

post #1 of 7
8/30/10 at 10:17pm
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Some of them date back 60+ years. I don't think there is a single one that was produced after my birth in 1989. 

 

Currently listening to "The Nearness of You" by Frank Sinatra. It's bringing back memories of my Grandfather in his workshop. 

 

I don't even know what to do with all this vinyl. I'm too scared to play most of it. I feel like they should be in a museum. 

 

However, I'm not sure that "Disco Party" would qualify as being an historical artifact...

 

Do the Hustle

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post #2 of 7
9/1/10 at 6:55am

I would do a google search of each LP before you play it to see if it is rare and worth a lot of money.

 

If not, you could digitize everything using an lightly used Alesis Masterlink 9600 off Audigon (if you already have a good turntable), or a plug and play solution such as Project Debut USB  (http://www.gcaudio.com/cgi-bin/store/showProduct.cgi?id=485) if you don't.

 

Good luck.

 

 

 

 

:)

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post #3 of 7
9/1/10 at 8:12am


Take this into consideration.

 

Items are worth MOST to those who used them when they were new....ie the Generation the item belongs too.

 

That is to say someone who grew up in the 20's would appreciate and pay top dollar for a Mint 1920's car vs. someone who was born in 1989.

 

The time to sell them is now, while that generation is still viable and sane enough to appreciate them.

 

Otherwise keep them and enjoy.

 

Just my .02

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Originally Posted by armyowalgreens View Post

Some of them date back 60+ years. I don't think there is a single one that was produced after my birth in 1989. 

 

Currently listening to "The Nearness of You" by Frank Sinatra. It's bringing back memories of my Grandfather in his workshop. 

 

I don't even know what to do with all this vinyl. I'm too scared to play most of it. I feel like they should be in a museum. 

 

However, I'm not sure that "Disco Party" would qualify as being an historical artifact...

 

Do the Hustle

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post #4 of 7
9/1/10 at 8:28am

+1 to digitizing everything.

 

Especially since there's a good chance that more than a few of those old records might not even be available on CD or any other format.

 

As far as selling goes, you might want to just keep them for sentimental value if they are from someone you love, otherwise, selling is a good option. Digitize and back up first, of course.

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post #5 of 7
9/1/10 at 9:55am

Awesome for you to get the records, enjoy!

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post #6 of 7
9/1/10 at 3:03pm

lol. You have to rip vinyl in real time. So If the OP spent 8 hours a day, every day for a week he would have digitised 100 records.

 

Enjoy them as nature intended. On a decent turntable and cartridge combination.

 

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post #7 of 7
9/1/10 at 3:47pm
Don't worry too much about playing them. Learn how to clean, store and handle records. As long as you're careful, you'll get years of use. I agree that you should check the values. If it's not something you're attached to and it's valuable, you might want to sell it.

I don't entirely agree that particular generations are attached to what they grew up with. You'll find plenty of interest in some of the classic tube gear among younger people. Classic rock and jazz records are popular with younger people, too. It really depends on what something is whether it carries over to younger generations.
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