Waxing Poetic
Musings on the World of Vinyl
So, Why Start an Online Record Store in the Middle of a Pandemic?
Well, why not? Turns out all this enforced seclusion is rocket fuel for dreamers and schemers. With a little time on my hands, a passion for all things vinyl quickly went from an eBay side hustle to something much bigger. Out of the COVID chaos, Deaf Man Vinyl was...
Do First Pressings Sound Better?
I get a lot of questions about first pressings of records. Specifically, “Are the first versions of an album more valuable?” And, “Do first pressings sound better?” The answer to the first question is yes. First pressings of a vinyl record are generally more...
How to Grade & Value Your Records — Part 2
This is part 2 in the series where the Deaf Man shares his knowledge of grading and valuing your vinyl records. Do you have the next $100,000 vinyl record in your closet somewhere? Here’s how to find out. You can also read more about first pressings here. (Be sure to...
Bust the Dust: Learn the Best Way to Clean Vinyl Records
Hey! It’s the Deaf Man, here to talk with you about how to clean vinyl records. I know, I know. Everybody thinks they have the best way for cleaning dirty records. I always say if you want to start a fight at a record show, ask a couple of hardcore vinyl guys for some...
How to Grade & Value Your Records
The Deaf Man shares his knowledge in this Youtube video “record selling masterclass.” Learn about artists that always sell, how to value your own records and grade according to the accepted Goldmine standards — and discover if you're sitting on gold!
The 10 Hippiest Albums of All Time (part 1)
Hey, what’s groovin’? I’m Natalie Sadler, a recent college graduate, a long-time friend of the Deaf Man himself and a connoisseur of classic rock. Wait, wait -- a 21-year-old “Zoomer” who likes classic rock? I know, shocking! I began my classic rock journey during my...
How to Deep Clean Your Records
The Deaf Man shares his tips in this Youtube video on the best way to clean your valuable vinyl records of persistent dust — without creating mudd and cement!