There is software for cataloguing classical albums. This is particularly useful because many albums include compositions by a number of composers. In all instances, I put all such compilations in a separate group, much like the Penguin guide does by putting them at the end of the book. Speaking of which, I use the same order as in the Penguin guide (by composer, then by type of composition).
L.P. Cataloging Sytem Advice
I have a pleasant problem that I hope I can get some suggestions on solving.
My friend's brother just moved out of his mother's house (well he is in his 40's!). He had a large L.P. collection that would not fit in jis new apartment. He was going to throw everything in the trash but instead I offered to take his albums for the price of shipping Chicago to California.
Ten days later 27 boxes of L.P.s showed up!
This is a 1500+ L.P. collection of breathtaking ecclecticity. Everything from mainstream rock like U2, Eagles etc. to obscure rock like the Pixies, Dumptrucks, Red Lory/Yellow Lory to a nice Jazz collection to a classical (the entire Funk and Wagnals series for example) collection. Most of it in VG+ to NM condition. Breathtaking!
The question is: Rather than invent the wheel, does anyone out there with a similer type collection have advice on how to sort such a collection so it makes sense and, most importantly, one can find things????
Thanks in advance.
My friend's brother just moved out of his mother's house (well he is in his 40's!). He had a large L.P. collection that would not fit in jis new apartment. He was going to throw everything in the trash but instead I offered to take his albums for the price of shipping Chicago to California.
Ten days later 27 boxes of L.P.s showed up!
This is a 1500+ L.P. collection of breathtaking ecclecticity. Everything from mainstream rock like U2, Eagles etc. to obscure rock like the Pixies, Dumptrucks, Red Lory/Yellow Lory to a nice Jazz collection to a classical (the entire Funk and Wagnals series for example) collection. Most of it in VG+ to NM condition. Breathtaking!
The question is: Rather than invent the wheel, does anyone out there with a similer type collection have advice on how to sort such a collection so it makes sense and, most importantly, one can find things????
Thanks in advance.