Surface Noise | The Beat Goes On, and So Does Collector Culture

The conversation goes far beyond what's spinning on the turntable in this episode of Surface Noise, the Show of Record, Talking Records. 🎙️ We kick things off with the latest vinyl record collecting news and Current Events, including discussion surrounding the newly announced Mobile Fidelity (MoFi) reissue of Rodriguez's Cold Fact, the latest releases from Vinylphyle featuring Sheryl Crow and Counting Crows, and other noteworthy developments impacting collectors, audiophiles, and music fans (think: Bret Michaels merch opportunities.....yes....we covered that....a lot). Then we dive into one of the biggest questions facing the hobby today: Are we living in the Age of Collector Culture? From vinyl records and CDs to Pokémon cards, video games, comics, sneakers, and beyond, collecting has become a cultural phenomenon. But when does collecting shift from enjoying music to simply accumulating things? What drives the desire to own, complete, preserve, and display? We explore how record collecting fits into today's collector-first mindset and whether that's changing the hobby for better or worse. Finally, each panelist shares personal stories of Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned throughout their collecting journey. From buying the wrong pressing and overpaying for records to selling albums we wish we'd kept, trusting the wrong sellers, grading mishaps, impulse purchases, and overlooked opportunities, we discuss the experiences that ultimately made us smarter, more informed vinyl collectors. Join the discussion by sharing your thoughts with us on social media, in the comments of the live video on YouTube, telling us what you're spinning, and suggesting topics for future episodes. This is the show of the people, by the people, for the people - the people's show!   ⏬⏬⏬⏬   For more on host Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com IG: @concertbuddie   For more on guest Michael (Clash City Rocker): https://www.youtube.com/@flahertymt65   For more guest Kendall (aka Spin Doctor and His Vinyl Mayhem): https://www.youtube.com/@spindoctorandhisvinylmayhem   For more on the immortal Jose Moreno Rahn (aka John Bong, aka Al Pacino) returns: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on Chris (Groove Seeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Groove_Seeker IG: @thegrooveseeker   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10   For more information on the Spinz Vinyl App for IOS and taking your collecting game to the next level, get your free download here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spinz-vinyl-record-scanner/id6758249212