From tips for evaluating recordings to lively discussions of bootlegs and piracy to the history of recording formats to collectible artists and more ÊThe Music Lover's Guide to Record CollectingÊ covers all the tracks. Designed for anyone who collects records for pleasure or profit at garage sales or on eBay this guide is both informative and entertaining. If offers a wealth of detail and informed opinion ä unique in a field dominated by stodgy price guides. Engaging entries and essays explore the development of all recording mediums from 78s to MP3; the distinctive character of imports; most collected artists from The Beatles to Nirvana; collectible labels such as Sun Chess and Motown; original packaging that enhances collectability; and much more.