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Surface Noise | Is the "Middle Class" of Vinyl Record Collecting Shrinking?

What’s really happening in the world of vinyl collecting right now—and where is it all headed? I

On this episode of SURFACE NOISE, we kick things off with our weekly vinyl record collecting current events segment, breaking down the latest trends, news, and conversations shaping the hobby. From market shifts to collector behavior, we’re covering what matters most to today’s vinyl community.

Then we tackle a topic that doesn’t get discussed enough in today’s hobby: the disappearing "middle class" of record collecting. With so much attention focused on ultra-expensive grails, rare pressings, and…

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