Inside a Record Store: Collector Stories & Secrets Found in Used Vinyl Jackets 👀

Welcome back to Pressed! In Episode 2, I’m joined by Giggens—a lifelong vinyl collector and co-manager of Static Era Records in Connecticut.We dive into the journey from being a kid digging through garage sales to managing a record store during the vinyl resurgence. Giggens shares:• How his personal collection grew to 3,000+ records 📀• Wild finds inside jackets (money, notes, even weed 😅)• The coolest 5,000-record collection the store ever bought• Thoughts on Crosley players and why beginners shouldn’t be shamed• Advice for anyone starting their own collectionStick around for the Quick Fire Vinyl Q&A, where Giggens reveals his first vinyl, most-played record, desert island pick, and ultimate grail.👉 If you’re ever in Milford, CT, check out Static Era Records—and remember to support your local record shops wherever you are.