Cheap ways to get more vinyl?
I know a lot of people use discogs but how do you get your wax?
Cheap is a relative term when you are talking about vinyl. What do you consider cheap? Vinyl prices have remained pretty steady over the years. The cheapest way would be at auction, record pools, or buying off dj’s who have fully transitioned to digital.
Cheap as in less than the price you would problay pay for a new record at the store
record vinyl shouldnt have a price. im upset @ you. i buy @ discogs and pay $15-$25 USD for vinyl + shipping. the ones i purchased that were older (in terms of years) were the ones least expensive. with your attitude you might as well go digital, cdj and save money.
I am digital as it it, Im just in love with the thought of unhooking the soundcard and rocking a party the way it started back in the day… Only reason I’m pinching pennies is that I’m a student making minimum wage unfortunately
that’s probably a lot more than you need to pay. why purchase new vinyl at discogs? you’re just giving a rent to someone who is ordering the vinyl online only with the intention of reselling them on discogs with a nice markup.
you have the luxury of living in a city which has a lot of great record stores. the last time i was in nyc, i was at various superb stores: halcyon and dope jams in brooklyn and A1 and academy in the city. apparently you are pretty emotional about these issues. for someone like you, wouldn’t it make sense to support your local record stores (and save some money, too)?
@OP: Discogs is a great place to buy used vinyl that you cannot find anywhere else. but often, you won’t get the best deals on discogs. discogs is great because it has this comprehensive database and nice interface to go along with its marketplace (which is pretty comprehensive when it comes to underground stuff, too). but expect to pay market prices at discogs for used vinyl. expect to pay above market prices for new vinyl. many sellers on discogs are resellers which buy their stuff at or slightly below retail prices–they still wanna earn. most B&M record stores sell over Discogs as well. but, like every seller, they have to pay a 6% commission to Discogs for each sale which means their prices on Discogs are higher than their in-store prices.
with a bit of patience, you can find awesome deals on ebay, craigslist, and at record fairs (if those exist where you are). new records i would just order at online record stores. idk what are the best us-based online stores. here in europe, juno and djshop are pretty good.
Metrowax.com is pretty good for used vinyl. I’ve ordered from them alot, sometimes you find some gems.
They also have ‘wax packs’ where you can get 20 random records for about 10 bucks.
search CL for people dumping their collections. You can get literally hundred of records from guys dumping it. I saw a guy recently selling like 70-80 records for like 100 bucks the other day on CL. All old trance, house, and techno.
you sir just made my month! my creative hunger is satisfied. nothin better than workin with new stuff, and trying to make something on the fly. this is the most killer deal ive ever seen!!!
Life has new meaning…
Metrowax.com is such a cool site! less choices for sure but the prices are affordable!
i can tolerate the shipping charges though, for 7 records starting at $7.45.
stopped digging at discogs a year ago due to insane shipping prices 
Trollololol?
Serious?
I need my eyes checked. Can’t see anything that resembles ‘new’ in cutflow’s post.
And as it happens, sometimes there are limited issues or out-of-print wax that you’ll pay that much or more.
so he pays $15 - $25 on discogs for a used vinyl + shipping? that would be a ridiculously high figure. maybe you can reach these prices if you are a super-mint crazed collector who buys nothing but rare, old, out-of-print items in pristine condition. but for a DJ, that is just a crazy average price to pay.
and, btw, how is the post by cutflow who pays $15 - $25 helping the OP which asked for cheap vinyl. As for you, Johbremat, you’re not providing any on-topic info, either.
Record shops are generally cheaper than buying online unless you are searching for used records on Ebay.
the thing i love is that i don’t know what i have to work with before i get it, so i can get new ideas and new creative avenues for super cheap! and say you get a record you really like, but never heard of, BOOM instant connection. you have an underground record that many people don’t have, and more to just work with. im sure you can find AT LEAST 4 good samples on any record. that’s the great part about it
Personally i like to order directly from labels. I spin almost exclusively Drum & Bass and labels like lifted music and beta recordings both have great online stores with prices like 7-9 bucks for a 12". I have the privilege of living in europe though. I can imagine shipping to the states can be nuts.
ebay and/or djs looking to unload old vinyl. Almost all of my vinyl is from ebay or some dudes that were just looking to get rid of it.
i refuse to pay a premium on vinyl that someone else found. Ill rather raid the $1 bins
- Lack of relevance? Maybe.
- Dealing in facts? At least I do.
- Buying music for the music’s sake? Always.
You may want to consider reading One Path to DJ Happiness if it’s all about the quantity and value for money, rather the the price paid for quality.
That aside, you may want to consider that the OP did ask about cheap wax - yeah - but where did he mention ‘DJ’?
And you want relevance?
carl: Juno is consistently cheaper than anywhere local in Australia, and for the tunes I chase (dubstep, jazz, deep house, tech house, techno, drum’n’bass, IDM, hip-hop) find that the prices are cheaper and selection better that the like of HTFR and Chemical Records.
If you do large purchases (USD$250 or more) it’s worth paying the FedEx charge (USD$25 flat-rate) on shipping, as they get to you faster and trackable - RoyalMail can be a bit flaky at times.