Our Readers

A profile on the readers of Goldmine, and their prized collections

Meet Stan Panenka, owner of the ‘ultimate’ Beatles collection

November 20, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Stan Panenka wears a lot of hats these days. He’s an author, a caregiver and an entrepreneur. And, oh yeah, there’s that little thing about his one-of-a-kind Beatles collection. ►

Get to know Goldmine reader Ron Deutsch of Reidsville, N.C.

October 31, 2012 | Goldmine Staff | 0

When Goldmine reader Ron Deutsch of Reidsville, N.C., revealed that his music collection focuses on “old white guys playing self-indulgent solos” it was not really a surprise that he cited Rush among his favorite groups. ►

Collector Matthew Chojnacki’s passion is his profession

January 10, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 2

Everybody knows what it’s like to love a hobby. Some of us know what it’s like to love a job. But precious few get to experience the joy where vocation and avocation are one in the same. ►

Meet record collector Gene Aguilera of Montebello, Calif.

January 10, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

After getting his first record in 1964 — The Beatles, natch — Gene Aguilera was hooked on music. So how and what does he collect? And what’s on his want list? ►

From guitars and amps to old discs, Bob Russell collects it

October 10, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Longtime reader Bob Russell of of New Jersey has been part of Goldmine’s collecting family since the 1980s. He collects everything from guitars and amps to old discs — and he’ll even give you a sneak peek with his video tour. ►

Our Readers: Wally Farkas of Houston

August 8, 2011 | princep | 0

This Goldmine reader claims he was obsessed with music before he could walk or talk. ►

Calling all record shops: Join Goldmine’s directory now!

March 15, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 12

Record stores, where are you? Collectors, where do you buy your records? ►

What’s on your want list?

December 1, 2010 | Susan Sliwicki | 11

Whatever it is that rocks your world but continues to elude your grasp, we wanna know! ►

Our Readers: Meet musician and MC5 fan Mick Buchanan

October 18, 2010 | princep | 1

Mickster is his nickname, but it should be The Music Collector ►

Our Readers: Meet James Long, music lover and CD fan

September 22, 2010 | princep | 1

James’ collecting philosophy might make a few die-hard vinyl collectors cringe ►