As a classical recording dealer since 1985(Try Tone Records), I chose to adopt a version of Dave Canfield's(Ars Antiqua) method. First sort by categories(Audiophile,conductor, violin,piano ,opera,choral,organ,modern,....). Inside the category organize by alphabet for dominant composer/performer. At the end of category place anthologies if you have no dominant individual and perhaps sort these by title or label. My customers are more likely to ask for Svatoslav Richter LP than any old performance of a Beethoven sonata. This is also the way I am organizing my fledgling web site(trytoneclassical.com). As the possessor of a Master of Science in Library and Information Sciences, let me assure you that there are a multitude of approaches to classification. Your primary interest and the ease of satisfying that may end up paramount. LS
Best Ways to Organize a Classical Record LP Collection ?
Need advice and recommendations from AudioGon Classical LP Aficionados.
I recently acquired a large 30+ box Classical LP collection.
Feeling a little overwhelmed. :^(
Organizing Classical music is different from other genres.
Do you organize by Composer, their Work, the Performer, the Label, other .... ?
Can you please share your experiences, ideas, the pros and cons you found with each method.
I am hoping your information will help me to decide which method will work best for me.
Thanks
I recently acquired a large 30+ box Classical LP collection.
Feeling a little overwhelmed. :^(
Organizing Classical music is different from other genres.
Do you organize by Composer, their Work, the Performer, the Label, other .... ?
Can you please share your experiences, ideas, the pros and cons you found with each method.
I am hoping your information will help me to decide which method will work best for me.
Thanks