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Community-powered articles, guides, and insights for vinyl record collectors — by collectors, for collectors.
What If Punk…
What if punk wasn't actually born in rainy England? What if it didn't come after the "piano smashing contests"? What if it hadn't emerged by elbowing its way past progressive rock and getting into fig
By Marcellusconi · 2026-10-09
GeCoMusic.com Needs You!
Organize your music collection by real shelf position. Swap vinyl, match your wishlist, and support local record shops without the commercial noise.
By Marcellusconi · 2026-08-11
The Weight of Sound: How a 1960s Garrard SPG3 Gauge Reminds Us What Vinyl Is Really About
A journey from 50g shellac tracking forces to sub-2g precision. Discover the history of the vintage Garrard SPG3 stylus gauge, the physics of microgrooves, and why true vinyl passion goes far beyond s
By Marcellusconi · 2026-08-05
Why I created GeCoMusic.com: from unreadable record spines to market valuation obsession, by way of vibe coding.
Why I built GeCoMusic: from unreadable vinyl spines and escaping Discogs price hype to vibe coding. Read the story behind the shelf-mapping app for collectors.
By Marcellusconi · 2026-07-24
Beyond the Bullshit: Why the Sony MiniDisc Was (and Still Is) the Ultimate Physical Medium
Think MiniDisc was just a failed, glorified small CD? Think again. From 90s tech wars to NetMD nostalgia and its indestructible magneto-optical design, discover why the Sony MiniDisc isn’t a thing of
By Marcellusconi · 2026-06-18
The Extreme Party of Yelling (How a laugh buried us all).
Discover the wild history of Italy’s Urlatori and absurd rock. From 1950s trans anthems to punk, see how laughter became a political weapon.
By Marcellusconi · 2026-05-19
Music is Not a Stock Market: The Human Side of Record Collecting
A nostalgic reflection on the evolution of record collecting, contrasting the passionate, community-driven album swaps of the past with today's cold, stock-market-style valuation of physical music. To
By Marcellusconi · 2026-05-05
The Cassette Revival is a Scam (and we all know it).
Are cassettes actually back, or are we just nostalgic for a headache? From the technical superiority of MiniDiscs to the tactical reasons why CCs survived, we dive deep into the 'new' tape trend. Disc
By Marcellusconi · 2026-04-30
The 'good enough' antiskating guide.
Antiskatind guide whit no fuss
By Marcellusconi · 2026-04-20
Vinyl Cleaning: The "Secret" Recipe That Shouldn't Cost You a Fortune
DIY Record Cleaning Solutions
By Marcellusconi · 2026-04-13