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2022102 minGdocumentary

Record Safari

2022102 minGdocumentary

Alex Rodriguez travels across America to explore the resurgence of vinyl record collecting, featuring insights from industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.

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Vincent Vittorio

Channel: Life Is My Movie Entertainment

Record Safari

2022• 102 minG

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Alex Rodriguez travels across America to explore the resurgence of vinyl record collecting, featuring insights from industry experts and fellow enthusiasts.

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Vinyl records have experienced a resurgence in popularity, challenging the dominance of digital formats. Alex Rodriguez, a lifelong collector, travels across the United States to curate records for the Coachella Music Festival's on-site store. Along the way, he engages with fellow collectors, musicians, and producers, including Pete Rock and Lenny Kaye. "Record Safari" explores the motivations behind vinyl collecting and its enduring significance in the music industry, highlighting the format's unique appeal in an age dominated by streaming services.

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