Karma

**Fongolio** · 10-31-2008 09:16 AM

Because so many of you have been so helpful to me I feel it's time to give back just a little. So, I've just finished reading a very amusing book about vinyl record collecting and enjoyed it so much I think I'll pass it on to someone here in the form of a Karma. The book is Vinyl Junkies (Adventures in Record Collecting) by Brett Milano. All you have to do is say "in" and tell why (or how) you are a vinyl junkie. Winner will be drawn from a hat by my son John from all qualifying entries on Wednesday November 4 2008 at around 6:00 pm pacific time. This is a good read and I'd suggest the winner pass it on to other vinyl junkies on the forum. Happy Halloween!!!

**wingnut4772** · 10-31-2008 09:42 AM

In. Thanks. Maybe I'll learn how to read now.:D

**Lasareath** · 10-31-2008 09:53 AM

In, Thanks!, Nice Karma!

I'll Give it to my Brother if I win, he's a Vinyl Junkie!

**Fongolio** · 10-31-2008 10:10 AM

But what makes you (or your brother) a "junkie"? I want to hear the stories or at least a little obsessive compulsiveness.

**Mike Kozak** · 10-31-2008 10:21 AM

In, I remember spending lots of time, cleaning my Albums with the Discwasher device way back in the 70s, no dust in my grooves baby!!!

**hearingimpared** · 10-31-2008 10:41 AM

In.

My name is Joe and I'm a vinyl junkie. :o

I know this because I have five crates of LPs that have the VTA written on the side one and two of each LP. I also will not play a record without it going through a four step prep/clean process.

Shall I continue?

:p

**billbillw** · 10-31-2008 10:45 AM

Count me in for this Karma.

I am (was) a certified vinyl junkie. I hoarded about 700 albums in just over 18 months. I am currently a recovering addict since I have assumed the role of being a responsible father to my 2 children, but I may fall off the wagon at some point in the future ;)

Seriously, I'm sure it would be an amusing read. If I win, I will re-karma the book after reading.

**billbillw** · 10-31-2008 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by hearingimpared

In.

My name is Joe and I'm a vinyl junkie. :o

I know this because I have five crates of LPs that have the VTA written on the side one and two of each LP. I also will not play a record without it going through a four step prep/clean process.

Shall I continue?

:p

I don't think anybody will ever doubt your level of addiction Joe!

**Fireman32** · 10-31-2008 11:36 AM

Joe you are the poster child for vinyl junkies.

**shack** · 10-31-2008 12:05 PM

In please. I still have my first LP. I bought a brand new copy of The Beatles "Magical Mystery Tour" soon after it was released in 1967. I've purchased a few more since then.

I guess that makes me a vinyl junkie.

**strider** · 10-31-2008 12:30 PM

In please.

I'm a vinyl junkie because:

I built my own shelving units for my albums; it's on wheel so it can follow me around my house.

I've comandeered our steam cleaner to clean my albums.

I bought a new vacuum cleaner so I could take apart our old one so I could use the motor with my record cleaning machine.

I have a record cleaning machine.

I can recite George Grand's address because I've sent so many checks to him to pay for vinyl. (anything new in the works there, buddy??)

I'm accumulating parts so I can build an air bearing tangential Ladegaard style tonearm.

I've got no drywall on a wall in my otherwise finished basement because I want my turtable shelf (which I also built, BTW) to stay bolted directly to the foundation of my house.

The saddest thing, looking back at my list, is that I still can't hold a candle to Joe's vinyl affliction. The fact that that saddens me is also a problem in and of itself....

**Fongolio** · 11-01-2008 02:59 AM

I've read hearingimpaired's cleaning process before and strider has it bad. These are two truly world class vinyl junkies. Anyone else?

**SCompRacer** · 11-01-2008 04:21 AM

Count this vinyl enthusiast in! I don’t have some of my first LP’s cause some rat ripped off with half of them when they were in storage at my mother’s house, but I have been on a quest to replace them.

I don't consider myself a junkie, but I do have a steamer, RCM, use a Tergitol mix, built a side by side flipper style LP bin in Oak that sits in the living room next to my gear, have LP’s stacked against the walls in my office, have LP's in transit constantly, can't pass up a garage sale, ask everyone if they have any vinyl for sale, had a dual arm turntable setup, have a universal protractor for setup, an electronic stylus pressure gauge, dry brush before and after each play, dip my stylus in the Onzow after every side, transfer LP's to CD via PC, list my LP's in an Excel speadsheet by artist, replace inner paper sleeves with MOFI rice sleeves, place all my LP jackets in poly sleeves, store my LP's outside the jacket to prevent ring wear, change the bearing oil every six months, but I don’t perform live sacrifices before playing my LP’s like some of my brothers.:D

And last I checked; I still hold a slim lead in the CP Album cover game with shack breathing on my neck. (I have a spreadsheet for that too).

**engtaz** · 11-01-2008 05:08 AM

In pretty please.

Thanks,
engtaz

**george daniel** · 11-01-2008 05:19 AM

In please,,, when my brother and I closed the doors of our record store in the early seventies,, we kept all the best LP's. Still got em,play em.and put some up for Karma. After I read this book,I'll pass it on.

**TroyD** · 11-01-2008 06:57 AM

In because vinyl sounds better.

BDT

**SCompRacer** · 11-01-2008 07:56 AM

Oh, I forgot to mention I am serious about my record clamp.

**janmike** · 11-01-2008 08:11 AM

Nice Karma. Not in as I am not at that level yet.

**Fongolio** · 11-01-2008 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by SCompRacer

I don't consider myself a junkie

I think someone is in denial here...

**ben62670** · 11-01-2008 01:03 PM

In please:) I'll pass it on when I am done.
Thanks for the Karma:)
Ben

**Fatbrando** · 11-01-2008 03:40 PM

I'm IN, please...!!!

I too, will pass it on. Keep on Polkin'...

FB

**george daniel** · 11-01-2008 03:44 PM

Hell,, if this Karma is based on originality,, just send it on to Rich.;):D

**Fatbrando** · 11-01-2008 03:53 PM

I am an ex vinyl junkie of sorts. I was an avid collector of Orange bowie RCA first editions, Beatles Capitol Rainbow's, Door's Gold Electra first editions, Zappa blue green first edition's, James Brown Blue King Labels, etc...

I also had to have the collectable's. Butcher 1st thru 3rd state, Sgt. Pepper's Mono, Hendrix Mono, Doors Mono, Early dylan with the 360 label, Blue Note Blue and white label, etc...

Am I hitting anything? Am I bringing up flashes of the quest? Are we all strange animals? High Fidelity anyone? Goldmine anyone? Ebay, craigslist, penny saver, every record store in town, till they all shut down. Yard sales, Estate sales, Crates upon crates upon crates....

No, I didn't have a problem. Just a rock solid Vinyl Habit!

Ciao,

FB

**George Grand** · 11-01-2008 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by Fatbrando

Am I hitting anything? FB

Maybe a raw nerve or two.

**Fongolio** · 11-05-2008 10:00 AM

Last chance to get in on this Karma. My son will draw a name from eligible entries tonight at around 6:00pm Pacific time.

**DaveMuell** · 11-05-2008 10:52 AM

In please.

**Fongolio** · 11-06-2008 12:01 AM

Hey thanks for the great stories and confessions. The winner as drawn by my son John from a hat of 14 entries is........strider!!!!! Congrats and after reading his story I think this is going to a man with a true jones. I will pm you for info on where to mail it strider. Thanks to all.

Kelvin

**snow** · 11-06-2008 02:47 AM

Congrats Strider :)

REGARDS SNOW

**Fatbrando** · 11-06-2008 03:52 AM

I expect a 300 word book report on my desk by next Monday Mister....

Congrats Strider,

FB

**Fireman32** · 11-06-2008 06:01 AM

Congrats Strider.

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