ALIVE IN THE DEADWAX: A VINYL COLLECTOR’S HIDDEN SECRETS (English Edition)

Literally three books in one. You get a casual chronicle of the history of the vinyl record. How it became a premier medium for recorded music and why, after over half a century, the LP record still stands as the best way to listen to recorded music. You get a dissertation on the legends of mastering, and how the industry quickly recognized the importance of this engineering stage in the vinyl manufacturing process. You will read how in the early 1970’s, a selected group of talented recording engineers dedicated their professional livelihood to making the best sounding vinyl records in the history of rock music.

In this book you get the battle-tested experience of the hunt. How searching for vinyl records is a pastime that adds substantially to life’s journey. How the information that appears in the run-out grooves of every vinyl LP….

THE DEADWAX…

…is the holy grail for discriminating collectors in search of the very best sounding vinyl records. You will learn the secrets of the hunt, what the scribbles in the run-out groove truly mean, and how to read this information while browsing through the used vinyl record bins. Knowing what to buy and what to leave behind for building a fine LP collection you will enjoy for many, many years.

This book is a buyers guide, listing out the most sought after vintage rock titles and exactly what to look for in the deadwax on the pressings everyone is talking about. With this convenient guide you can visit your local brick and mortar record shops and be part of the “in-crowd” as you seek out the preferred “cuts” of your favorite music on vinyl.

As an added bonus, this book details how to set up your system for maximum listening pleasure. From the affordable components you may need, to speaker placement, and which accessories to buy. You have in your hands an easy to follow primer on caring for your investment and keeping your vinyl listening environment performing at peak efficiency.

It’s time to get started! The journey is yours to take, with the treasure map ready to open in these pages. Enjoy the hunt and remember, a good record collection is an investment in happiness that lasts a lifetime!