--- product_id: 60865587 title: "Vinyl Freak: Love Letters to a Dying Medium" brand: "john corbett" price: "€ 43.59" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/60865587-vinyl-freak-love-letters-to-a-dying-medium store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Vinyl Freak: Love Letters to a Dying Medium **Brand:** john corbett **Price:** € 43.59 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Vinyl Freak: Love Letters to a Dying Medium by john corbett - **How much does it cost?** € 43.59 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/60865587-vinyl-freak-love-letters-to-a-dying-medium) ## Best For - john corbett enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john corbett brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Vinyl Freak: Love Letters to a Dying Medium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LSyz7hSiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars "I DISCOVERED THAT THE UNIVERSE OF RECORDS WAS ONE OF EXPLORATION." JOHN CORBETT. *by S***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2017* For fans of vinyl and/or sometimes hard to find albums, this is a rather nifty book full of good information on 200 + rare/o.o.p. (mostly) jazz LPs--included is Lee Perry's "Double 7" release and a Kenyan Highlife (sic) band. Corbett, (author of another good book, "Microgroove", and a DownBeat columnist, also has released some fine jazz on his Corbett vs. Dempsey label) digs into these albums that few people will readily know. Partially taken from his column on albums that (at that point at least) weren't available on CD, along with his own criticism and a bit of memoir, Corbett weaves the search for vinyl and includes not only short yet informative essays on each album but also the album cover art. Also included in the first printing is an unreleased Sun Ra recording on a orange flexi-disc--"It's A Good Day"--featuring Ra on piano and vocals. This book, if you're looking to broaden your knowledge on rare LPs, is worth five "stars". I assume if you're reading this review the subject of rare jazz LPs quickens your pulse a bit. If you're satisfied with the artist/album knowledge you already have (not a bad thing) the book may not appeal to you.As I said, anyone who's really into jazz artists and/or rare jazz albums will like this book. The text is laid out straightforwardly and is written in an easy style that's very readable. The combination of album facts mixed with his own personal views keeps the book from becoming dry and academic. You'll recognize a number of the artists and maybe some of the albums, but the majority of LPs are off the beaten path for most people, and that's what I like. I first browsed through the book, stopping to read about particular albums I recognized or an album that looked interesting, but soon decided to simply sit down and digest this book from front to back over a few days. I'm always on the lookout for books on this subject and Corbett has done a nice job with his chosen albums.And if you're a jazz fan check out his label's releases like Joe McPhee's "Nation Time", a 4 CD box set, or the 2 CD live set from Vassar, both worth hearing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Advanced lessons in vinyl appreciation *by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017* Insightful and entertaining ruminations of living with vinyl, collecting records, seeking out rarities, discovering hidden gems, listening, and curating music. Corbett's authoritative voice shines through these essays. I learned a lot about music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars *by D***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2018* Excellent. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/60865587-vinyl-freak-love-letters-to-a-dying-medium](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/60865587-vinyl-freak-love-letters-to-a-dying-medium) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*