So just how much vinyl do YOU own?

I think Elizabeth’s post is rather sad.  I know vinyl is not for everyone and not forever, but her peak number shows that she was really into it at one time.  I understand that circumstances change, but calling all that classical worthless junk and just data is too much for me to ignore.  There is a lot of hassle with a large collection, but we do it for the love of it. Or not.

Like rshak my estimate is about 7000.  Jazz, Classical, older Country, Pop/Rock, Opera and a nice Blues collection.  Probably not time left to hear it all.   I told my Wife’s friend it was for my retirement and she responded “Well good luck with that!”  

My collection almost doubled in one day!  A high school friend donated a very large number of lps to a local college.  They were placed in the library in old school fashion, pockets and checkout cards glued to the jackets.  Judging by the cards they were seldom borrowed. Years later, the school no longer wanted to maintain them and since he was the largest donor he had first dibs.  He knew I was collecting, called me and I scored big time. Thousands of records.  $0
Lucky me.

Nice reply Lizzy. You have a wonderful way with words. I am your age and I have thrown out quite a few Mitch and Christmas albums. I understand much of what you are saying. The same goes for our furniture, clothiing and other personal stuff when we die. Why worry about it?
Now admit it. Confess. You love records! You know you do.

Looks like rich121 wins or loses depending on your point of view.  Awesome either way.  I also organize by genre and then alphabetical.  My Son is a purist and recommends totally alphabetical but what does he know.  Reminds me of the humor in High Fidelity.