I don't know if this will be of any help to you, but the store in Tokyo where I sold my discs, DISK UNION, seems to be able to buy from overseas as well. However, it only sells new discs and does not sell used discs.
Wow. These images feel emotional to me in several different ways. I feel so nostalgic when I see my old tapes and records. But I agree so much that material things are not the point of living. Thank you for these reminders.
I think we all reach a year, along the way, that we have to reassess our material goods. I have slowly had to find good homes for parts of my book collection over the past ten years. Books don't hold the the resale value that your vinyl and cd have. But it's been a positive adventure.
I sold my record collection a few years ago because I couldn't bring it with me in Japan (I don't even have a proper stereo system now). However, I managed to bring lots of cassette tapes. I still have them, and they don't sound half bad.
Cassette tapes are as deeply connected to our memories as records, if not more so. When I sold my records and CDs, I threw away many of my cassette tapes, but I kept a few that were especially memorable.
These material things can give the comfort of nostalgia and I confess I do surround myself with them, and love the interaction of loading a vinyl LP and listening. Perhaps recalling the joy of youth and growing up in a bygone era. It is true that in the end they are material things we cannot take with us. I think I must part ways with some things and not leave them as a burden for my family to deal with later.
In Japan, the manga and anime that I liked as a child are also popular with today's children, so it is becoming more common to see parents and children enjoying them together. If our children and grandchildren like old music, these discs could become treasures passed down from generation to generation. That would be wonderful, but unfortunately I don't have any children. I once came across many treasures at a used record store. To me, a used record store is a great way to pass on the treasure baton to the next runner.
What I wouldn't give, living in America, to be able to have a place where I can buy cheap Japanese vinyl and cds.
I don't know if this will be of any help to you, but the store in Tokyo where I sold my discs, DISK UNION, seems to be able to buy from overseas as well. However, it only sells new discs and does not sell used discs.
https://diskunion.net/portal/ct/news/article/1/101464
Thanks, I'll check that out. I prefer new anyway.
Sorry for your loss, man. It must’ve been a terrible ordeal to go through.
Thank you for your kind words. We who live in Japan cannot avoid earthquakes, but we can learn lessons from them.
Wow. These images feel emotional to me in several different ways. I feel so nostalgic when I see my old tapes and records. But I agree so much that material things are not the point of living. Thank you for these reminders.
The discs have been such treasured objects to me for so many years that I am surprised at how cleanly I was able to let go of my attachment to them.
I think we all reach a year, along the way, that we have to reassess our material goods. I have slowly had to find good homes for parts of my book collection over the past ten years. Books don't hold the the resale value that your vinyl and cd have. But it's been a positive adventure.
Thank you for sharing.
I'm not much of a reader, so I don't have that many books, but I guess books are one of those things that are hard to part with.
Like music, stories give us memories, sometimes helping us through hard times as well as good times. I'm happy you have Spotify.
I sold my record collection a few years ago because I couldn't bring it with me in Japan (I don't even have a proper stereo system now). However, I managed to bring lots of cassette tapes. I still have them, and they don't sound half bad.
Cassette tapes are as deeply connected to our memories as records, if not more so. When I sold my records and CDs, I threw away many of my cassette tapes, but I kept a few that were especially memorable.
Yes, still have one lol
These material things can give the comfort of nostalgia and I confess I do surround myself with them, and love the interaction of loading a vinyl LP and listening. Perhaps recalling the joy of youth and growing up in a bygone era. It is true that in the end they are material things we cannot take with us. I think I must part ways with some things and not leave them as a burden for my family to deal with later.
In Japan, the manga and anime that I liked as a child are also popular with today's children, so it is becoming more common to see parents and children enjoying them together. If our children and grandchildren like old music, these discs could become treasures passed down from generation to generation. That would be wonderful, but unfortunately I don't have any children. I once came across many treasures at a used record store. To me, a used record store is a great way to pass on the treasure baton to the next runner.
I'm actually doing the opposite, buying CDs - mostly used - as I am recognizing the importance of music in my life in a time like this in the USA.
I think I can understand how you feel. I've also been saved by music many times.