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Surface Noise | Is Vinyl Record Collecting Too Expensive For New Collectors?
The show of record, talking records - SURFACE NOISE - is back to discuss whether vinyl record collecting is becoming too expensive for new collectors. 🤔
First, the dais hits on the latest CURRENT EVENTS in vinyl record collecting before jumping into this sensitive topic of pricing out new collectors. We dive deep into the rising cost of vinyl records, inflated resale prices, limited pressings, and the impact of hype culture on the hobby we love.
From $40 new releases to skyrocketing Discogs and eBay prices, getting into record collecting in 2026 can feel overwhelming. Is the vinyl boom…
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