Record Collectors

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Amanda Schutzman, aka wearesmelly

By Andrew Orlando |

"If I can afford to buy it and it makes me happy, I buy it."

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Brett Valego, aka brettv79

By Andrew Orlando |

"To this day when I hear the bass intro to 'Impact,' I still get psyched."

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Record Collector: Dave Galgano, aka vinyladdictionrecords

By Andrew Orlando |

"The most I ever paid for a record was…come on, man! Are you trying to get me in trouble with the Mrs.?"

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Simone De Luca, aka trapjoe999

By Andrew Orlando |

His Revelation Records stash is a sight to behold.

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Record Collector: Ron Grimaldi

By Andrew Orlando |

"...some of the best records in the world cost no more than $10."

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Record Collector: Anthony Begnal (Chesty Malone and the Slice ‘em Ups)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...the most I’ve paid for a record is my copy of the Misfits’ 3 Hits from Hell..."

Record Collectors

Record Collector: Graham Scala (Bleach Everything, Interstitia, Forensics, Harmonic Cross)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...having to put in a little work lends the experience more meaning."

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Record Collector: Julia Testa, aka julia.vinyl

By Carlos Ramirez |

Meet a college student who relaxes by hunting for vinyl in her spare time.

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Record Collector: Roger Miret (Agnostic Front)

By Andrew Orlando |

The NYHC OG invited us into his home to talk vinyl and the stories behind his personal collection.

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Record Collector: Marlon Trachsel, aka loene83

By Carlos Ramirez |

Meet a serious Misfits fiend from Switzerland.

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Record Collector: Ed Crooks (DroidxRage)

By Carlos Ramirez |

"It’s all about Revelation Records for me, dude."

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Record Collector: Marcus Kock, aka xmarcuskx

By Carlos Ramirez |

The only thing that rivals his vinyl addiction is his love for VfL Bochum soccer club.

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Record Collector: Joel Youngblood

By Carlos Ramirez |

"I miss the unpredictability and excitement of going to flea markets in the area."

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Record Collector: Bastian, aka thebearsnogood

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Luckily, my wife also enjoys buying records so we don’t have to argue about that."

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Record Collector: Jerry Colvin

By Carlos Ramirez |

"The most I think I paid was $300 dollars on eBay for the original Agnostic Front Victim In Pain LP..."

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Record Collector: Craig Hancock, aka thrashtapes

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Realistically, I still hope to find Raw Power’s Screams from the Gutter on tape..."

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Record Collector: Faisal Yahu D, aka badmongo_666

By Carlos Ramirez |

The death metal and hardcore devotee co-runs Vanilla Thunder Records with his wife.

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Record Collector: Austin Haines (Outer Heaven)

By Carlos Ramirez |

This death metal vocalist is on the hunt for that Ripping Corpse record, if anyone can help him out.

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