Scott Dudelson, an avid vinyl collector who lost over 8,000 records in the Palisades fire when his home burned down, at Record Surplus in Santa Monica. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times) Scott ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A vinyl record collection is something to be proud of, so it makes sense that not everyone wants to hide theirs away. The album covers ...

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GATHERING DUST. THERE COMES A TIME IN THE LIFE OF THE COLLECTOR WHEN ONE’S PRIDE AND JOY. YEAH, BECOMES A BIT OF A PROBLEM. AS YOU CAN TELL, THEY’RE EVERYWHERE YOU TURN. LIKE MANY AN AGING BOOMER, JIM ...

Another prized possession in my collection is a unique playable record postage stamp from Spain, issued on November 4, 2020.

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Scott Dudelson, 45, peers out over the shelves of Santa Monica vinyl shop Record Surplus. First opening its doors in 1985, it's been his home away from home since childhood. While other kids were ...