My record collection started with a fascination for psychedelic rock “The Doors” was my entry point. From there, I kept digging into more niche sounds, and now I collect everything from Japanese acid folk to bossa nova and Ethiopian music.

I’ve been using a cheap record player I found on Amazon, but I’m planning to upgrade to a proper setup very soon with a good turntable and monitor speakers.

Don’t just listen to songs in isolation; explore the full albums, the stories behind them, and what the artist was trying to say. That’s where you really start to appreciate the music.