--- product_id: 26658034 title: "Old Records Never Die: One Man's Quest for His Vinyl and His Past" brand: "eric spitznagel" price: "€ 37.36" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26658034-old-records-never-die-one-mans-quest-for-his-vinyl store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Old Records Never Die: One Man's Quest for His Vinyl and His Past **Brand:** eric spitznagel **Price:** € 37.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Old Records Never Die: One Man's Quest for His Vinyl and His Past by eric spitznagel - **How much does it cost?** € 37.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26658034-old-records-never-die-one-mans-quest-for-his-vinyl) ## Best For - eric spitznagel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eric spitznagel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Old Records Never Die: One Man's Quest for His Vinyl and His Past - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+52KreVcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.14 stars (or, I don't know, maybe a little closer to 4). *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020* When I first read the Tweedy introduction, I thought I was already reading Spitznagel. Then I realized this wasn't the magnetic voice that was going to see me through the entire journey. But once I got to the parts written by the author, I was like, no, yeah, this is good, too. I'm in. I popped the book in my cart and felt more than a little anticipation as I waited for it to arrive.It had its shimmering highs. The chapter with Heather, the scenes with Bob, the whispered pleas to pretend-like Bananarama, the desperate bargaining with Silver Moustache and his red-sweatsuit-wearing wife and the actual consumption of thirty-six-year-old Booberry (the character of John really endeared himself) were standouts for me. I choked up at the final sentence of initial backstory featuring the HANDS OFF!!! Kiss aIbum and Mark and I actually put the book down and smiled into the night after reading the bit about the streaking and the elderly widow.That said, I didn't buy the anecdotal memories of Abrianna and Susan S. They felt locker-room embellished at best, totally made up at worst. There were moments when he could have been kinder (there's no need to call him Corey effin Hart) and a little less sorry for himself (honestly, my sympathies were heavily with Kelly). But I did read it all the way through. And it left enough of an impression for me to wake up the next morning itching to write a review. Do I recommend it? If you're inclined to browse through its sample pages based on the premise, yeah. I do. I just wish, and this is totally just me, that it'd been the tiniest bit softer at the corners for a rounder, slightly-less acerbic experience of saudade. ### ⭐⭐ Intriguing Premise Abandoned for Everyday Observations *by S***T on Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016* I was very excited by the premise of this book, but it simply doesn't deliver. I'm a music fanatic who has recently returned to vinyl, and I love searching through used record stores looking for albums I used to own before giving them away during one move or another. The description of Spitznagel's book made it seem like we were kindred spirits, and I looked forward to reading about his quest to recover his missing loves.Unfortunately, this premise wasn't the focus of the book. Instead, Spitznagel focuses more on the journey to adulthood and how often we fight against new responsibilities (parenthood, a steady income) in favor of past indiscretions (drugs, one-night stands, wasteful spending). What's more, he has little of interest to say in this regard, sharing many of the same platitudes and ideas that have been explored--in far more interesting terms--hundreds (or thousands) of times in the past. The sections where he discusses music are my favorite passages--such as his description of attending a Replacements reunion concert as an adult, or trying to listen to a Misfits album when he's really a Billy Joel fan--but they become less prevalent as the book goes on. Spitznagel also engages in some bizarre activities--moving his old furniture into his old house for a 12-hour listening party with friends, bringing a Replacements album to the afore-mentioned concert in the rain for no apparent reason, smoking multiple joints in the basement of someone's house looking through boxes of albums--and these result in the understanding that instead of being a kindred spirit, I do not identify with him or his mindset. Some writing looks for common ground between the author and reader; Spitznagel seems to enjoy finding the uncommon ground.The writing itself is serviceable, with occasional analogies that are insightful or hilarious, but there aren't enough of them to warrant a higher rating in my opinion. I wanted to like this book, but it ends up being like an album with one or two good songs but far too much filler. I'd put it back in the bargain bin. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The importance of musical artifacts from our youth *by H***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017* One very late night when I was in college, my boyfriend's roommate and part time DJ put a Styx album on his turntable and tried to play the record backward so we could hear the rumored backmasking. We heard something that may or may not have sounded like, "Satan", and ran crying and screaming in fear to hide behind the living room sofa. I also had a cheap turntable from K-Mart; I taped a dime to the top of the tone arm so it wouldn't skip as much. If either of these stories make sense to you, you'll love this book. It 's a tale of the importance of musical artifacts from our youth. Although, I would never go so far as Mr. Spitznagel and eat decades-old artificially colored cereal in the pursuit of reliving old memories. --- ## 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.pt/products/26658034-old-records-never-die-one-mans-quest-for-his-vinyl](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/26658034-old-records-never-die-one-mans-quest-for-his-vinyl) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-11-05*