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Complete Beginner’s Guide to Vinyl

Curriculum

  • 6 Sections
  • 24 Lessons
  • Lifetime
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  • Foundations – What You’re Actually Getting Into
    4
    • 1.1
      Why Vinyl, Why Now
    • 1.2
      Anatomy of a Record
    • 1.3
      Anatomy of a Turntable
    • 1.4
      Common Myths and Real Costs
  • Getting Set Up
    4
    • 2.1
      Choosing Your First Turntable
    • 2.2
      Amplification and Speakers
    • 2.3
      Placement and Setup
    • 2.4
      Calibrating Your Table
  • Playing and Handling Records
    4
    • 3.1
      Proper Handling
    • 3.2
      Cueing and Playing a Record Start to Finish
    • 3.3
      Everyday Cleaning
    • 3.4
      Storage That Actually Protects Your Records
  • Understanding Formats and Pressings
    4
    • 4.1
      Speeds and Sizes
    • 4.2
      Mono vs. Stereo
    • 4.3
      Reading a Jacket and Label Like a Collector
    • 4.4
      Original Pressings, Reissues, and Colored Vinyl
  • Building a Collection
    4
    • 5.1
      Where to Buy
    • 5.2
      Grading Condition
    • 5.3
      Budgeting and Curating
    • 5.4
      Your First Record Fair
  • Maintenance and Troubleshooting
    4
    • 6.1
      Deep Cleaning a Record
    • 6.2
      Stylus and Cartridge Care
    • 6.3
      Common Problems and Fixes
    • 6.4
      Long-Term Collection Care
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