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Crate Minds: Meet Discogs Record Seller Andy of AndyGrayRecords
In our Crate Minds series, we put the spotlight on the people behind the Discogs accounts. Whether running a brick-and-mortar shop, selling from a storage space or from their living room, there is one thing all sellers have in common: An incredible passion for music. This week, we spoke to Discogs record seller Andy Gray of AndyGrayRecords […]
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The Remarkable Story Of Evelyn Novacek CD-Vinyl & DVD
The history of Evelyn Novacek CD-Vinyl & DVD shop is rather intriguing. Evelyn’s father had fled Czechoslovakia in the 19th century, carrying his accordion and other instruments on his back. He ended up in Amsterdam, where he repaired string and brass instruments. He married a Dutch woman, and one of their six kids was named […]
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Crate Minds: Introducing Discogs Seller, LilWang
In this episode of Crate Minds, we’d like to introduce Discogs seller, Andy Cann, A.K.A. LilWang. Based in the UK, he has been collecting records for 30 years, selling on Discogs for 10 years, and shares a growing collection of 45s with his 14 year old daughter! What’s your name and role? Andy Cann – I buy and […]
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First Two Crate Diggers Events Coming To Canada In June!
After Portland, LA, Miami, Dallas and Berlin, Discogs will be spreading the love of vinyl records throughout Canada: We’re excited to announce our first two Crate Diggers events coming to Canada in June! Taking place on Saturday, June 10 in Montréal, Québec, and Saturday, June 17 in Toronto, Ontario, Crate Diggers’ inaugural Canadian endeavor partners with […]
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Crate Minds: Meet Discogs Record Seller Lewisdene
Who are the record sellers behind the Discogs accounts? We’re finding out in our Crate Minds series, highlighting a new Discogs Seller each week. This week, record seller Lewisdene talks about his journey from pirate radio host in London to stocking more than 100,000 records for sale at his Houston, Texas home. What’s your name and role? Lewis Dene, owner, crate […]
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Crate Minds: Selling Records on Discogs With Mrformic
In this week’s Crate Minds, meet Discogs sellers Katja and Gregor, who have been selling records on Discogs under the name ‘mrformic’, for 13 years. How did they get into record selling, what are their favorite records, and how did wannabe DJs end up in their cheapo bins? What’s your name and role? We are Katja […]
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Crate Minds: Meet Discogs Record Dealer DavidMAnderson
There are many record sellers on Discogs who don’t have a brick & mortar shop, choosing to only sell records online. Despite not having a physical shop, these record sellers still have plenty of good tales about their journey to record selling, collecting, and the culture that surrounds it. This Crate Minds series is all about […]
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Crate Minds: Meet Discogs Record Seller, Louisangel
Get to know the people behind the Discogs accounts in our Crate Minds series! This week, meet Stoke-On-Trent, UK-based Discogs record seller Louisangel, who has been swapping records since he was 8 years old. What’s your name and role? My name is Pete Bromley, aka Louisangel – Record buyer, seller, husband, dad and DJ ;-) […]
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What’s It Like To Be A Professional Record Collector? Ask Marc Janssen
While looking into Motown collections a while back, I came across a photograph of a complete collection of Motown LPs which had been exhibited at a previous edition of the Utrecht Mega Record and CD Fair. I found out that the collection was owned by Dutch record collector, Marc Janssen. It turned out that most of the images […]
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Crate Minds: Meet Discogs Seller Redscroll Records!
In our Crate Minds series, we want to put the spotlight on the people behind the Discogs accounts. How did they start out selling records, what are there personal favorites, and what are their best stories? This week: Connecticut, USA, based Redscroll Records! What’s your name and role? Rick, co-owner of Redscroll Records. Where does […]