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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Zen and the Art of Record Collecting: An Inquiry Into Vinyl

Zen and the Art of Record Collecting: An Inquiry Into Vinyl

Cashin, Andrew
Cross, Alan
Rinzler, Lodro

Hardcover

Music Instruction: GeneralMeditationSelf-Help

Publisher Price: $27.00

PREORDER - Expected ship date March 2, 2027

ISBN13: 9798317902513
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Published: Mar 2 2027
Pages: 192
Height: 0.77 Width: 7.25 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Slow down, drop the needle, and rediscover the joy of listening.

In a world where music is streamed, shuffled, and skimmed, vinyl records invite us to experience sound differently. Playing a record requires intention: selecting an album, placing it on the turntable, lowering the stylus, and giving the music our full attention. Zen and the Art of Record Collecting shows how this simple ritual can become a practice of deliberate listening, one that deepens your relationship with music and the world around it.

Blending music history, practical guidance, and reflective insight, Andrew Cashin explores why vinyl continues to captivate collectors and curious newcomers alike. The book reframes record collecting not as a chase for rarities or resale value, but as a way to engage with music more thoughtfully and build a personal connection to the sounds that shape your life.

Inside, you will discover how to:

  • Start a vinyl collection with intention, not hype
  • Find great records through crate digging and exploration
  • Choose and maintain turntables and stereo equipment
  • Clean and store records so they last for decades
  • Grade records and understand what condition really means for your collection
  • Explore genres and music scenes beyond the algorithm
  • Connect with fellow collectors and build community through listening sessions and shared discovery

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