I’ve never really thought of myself as a collector. Sure, I have a collection of music at home, but it had never really occurred to me that the word could be used to describe me; I’d simply liked music, so I bought albums. When I think of a collector, I think of it as a somewhat geeky term; like I have a quantity of items that can never be touched or opened and are only for display; that can’t be me. Then I realize: it is...in a way.
I’ve always been one to appreciate the whole album-buying experience. I like the anticipation of the release date; and then the anticipation of going out after work and picking it up at the store, ripping open the plastic wrap and popping the disc into the player. I like flipping through the liner notes and looking at the artwork before I put the car into drive and head off, with the stereo cranked; experiencing the words and sounds for the first time.
After a few days of repeated listens (if it’s an artist or an album I really enjoy, sometimes it stays in the car for weeks) the CD eventually finds its place, alphabetically, on my shelf; into my collection. Every once in awhile I take it out to admire and enjoy, but for the most part, it’s had its time and now it has its place.
So, yeah, I guess I’m a collector.
I mention this, because I was recently interviewed by a fellow collector. Brad Schofield authors a blog called Maritime Vinyl, which is basically a music geek’s blog for music geeks, about music geeks. Initially I was worried my collection wasn’t impressive enough...or that I wasn’t a true collector – Uncle Rob actually has a few things he hasn’t opened! – but I was assured it didn’t matter. So, I answered his questions and snapped some pictures. You can read my interview HERE. (Uncle Rob was interviewed about a month ago...you can read his feature HERE)
I hope you enjoy. If you’re a collector and would like to be featured, Brad’s always looking for fellow music geeks to interview. Drop him a line – you can follow him on twitter too.
-Crash-
