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Thank you for the kind words and happy birthday to The Vinyl Room! I'm so happy we've connected on here. Hard to believe it's been a year already. Time flies.

I want to double-click on this point: "I wanted to create a space for vinyl lovers with busy lives where we could all learn from each other without the typical snobbery of most record collector circles out there."

This was also something I was seeking (and found), and IMO, is one of #musicstack's superpowers.

Here's to another great year!

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Thank YOU! The #musicstack community is incredible, and this is in great part thanks to the big "influencers" like you (in the most positive sense of the word--I say this with deep admiration) who paved the way and continue to inspire us all with brilliant work and, crucially, with the creation of, by far, the coolest and most supportive music community on the net.

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Congrats, Andres! Keep spinning!

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Thank you, Marc! 😊

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Feb 4·edited Feb 4Liked by Andres

Congratulations Andres - here's to many more years. Keep on doing what you are doing so well.

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Thank you, Robert! I appreciate your kind words and the huge compliment. Coming from you, this means a lot to me.

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You're very welcome.

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Oh, I remember my first birthday! Feels like 50 posts ago….Though we are closer in newsletter age than human body age, our love of music and vinyl is timeless! Congrats and happy anniversary!

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Thank you, Steve!! If it’s any consolation, my allergy proclivity is probably as bad as yours, so there’s that! On a more serious note, thank you for always bringing the much needed sense of humour to this space!

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Happy Birthday Vinyl Room! Congratulations on a year of great content that always has something to teach me. I always appreciate your perspective and advice. Keep going!

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Thank you very much!! Your posts are so well researched and written, and I have profound admiration for the unique voice and perspective —instantly recognisable yet constantly refreshing— that you bring to the Substacksphere.

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Oh my gosh, is it my birthday?! I'm so flattered, thank you. It's a mutual admiration my friend.

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♥️♥️♥️

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When is your Substack birthday, Jami? It’s gotta be close, no?

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Nerd alert: It’s April 21, which is by only half coincidence, the anniversary of Prince’s death. I should’ve done it on the day the Smiths broke up since my pub is named after one of their songs. The nerdiness runs deep my friend. 🤣

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And the day after Record Store Day! We should do a proper RAVE, guys!

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Congrats, one of my favs on here, look forward to every piece. Rock on!

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Thank you, Jared. Huge respect for your work so your endorsement is everything. Really appreciate it.

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Congratulations on the first year.

I love you point about it. Not needing to be perfect. I've always had a fear of writing due to the fact that my writing style is less than perfect, and my use of punctuation would drive a 6th grader mad.

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Thank you, Bob! Thank you for always being there.

I can relate to the fear you mention. Jumping is the hardest part, but you won't regret it. If and when you decide to test the waters and jump, you can be sure I'll be right there!

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Thank you for the inspiration. I'm now two posts in...on what I have no clue...but I have started.

https://bobtooker.substack.com/p/how-it-all-started?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2

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Congrats, Bob! This is awesome. Well done!!

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Congrats Andres!! Always look forward to your posts

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Thank you, Kadrian, and likewise!!!

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Congratulations on your one year Substack column birthday and success. Your writing advice and Michelle Richmond's are awesome and so practical whether for a vinyl record column, a short story, a novella or a novel. Your success will likely double or increase even much more in your second year and as will the things concerning vinyl records and music you want to write about. Thanks for the encouragement your example offers us to give our writing a go.

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Thank you very much, Larry, for your kind words!! I appreciate the support. I’m glad you found the advice helpful!

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Great stuff, Andres. Congratulations on one year of excellent writing!

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Thank you very much, Kal!

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This is beautiful, Andres. Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so happy that Stephan put us in touch. You've created such a thoughtful, wonderful publication and community here. I love what you write!

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Thank you, Michelle! It feels like yesterday when I started this adventure. Without your invaluable guidance, I wouldn't be here at all. Thank you for showing me the ropes and giving me the confidence to get my words out there.

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I love that you took your passion and fully committed to writing. And your voiceovers are so wonderful!

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Thank you!! I’m really glad you enjoy the voiceocers 😊

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For all of that in a year, you've done fantastic. It's easy to feel those moments of bewilderment at the fact you're doing this thing at all, and why and who for and what is it all worth in the big dumb,and hilarious and sad and lovely thing we named 'life', but that's also kind of the whole mystery about music anyway. And to do all of this with such support in your corner, is truly a testament to your belief in music and your writing. And that encourages folks like me, and your other readers—so yes, do keep it up. And congratulations.

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Thank you so much, Jamie. This means a lot to me. And yes, absolutely: I feel incredibly fortunate to have this amazing support because without it, I would be nowhere. Thanks again!!

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Wow I am so happy I’ve found you!! Looking forward to enjoying more of your content- from one vinyl lover to another!

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Thank you!! And likewise!

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Congratulations!!!

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Thank you!

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Feb 4Liked by Andres

Congratulations for this wonderful first year. I knew you would make it and also enjoy it. It is really wonderful to see how The Vinyl Room has been growing, and I am sure this is only the beginning. Thanks also for mentioning me in your posts :-) I will always be there to support you. Keep going - and don't overthink it!

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Thank you for always being there, for all your love and support, for not letting me give up, for your invaluable insight and advice, and for helping me bring this to fruition. Love you lots xx

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OK, I'm like 3 months late to this birthday party, Andres, but it's good to have extended birthdays, right?! Just wanted to say congrats on reaching this milestone, and I'm sure it'll be the first of many. Thanks for sharing your views on all things vinyl, always from such a democratic and approachable point of view.

I think you touch on a really interesting point about the support of those around you - both in your daily life, and on @substack, too. It's not easy to find the time to write newsletters, and to write well and with that unique point of view. It sounds like you are very lucky to have some great champions around you, and I agree that this is super important when you're pursuing a passion project. I count myself lucky to have a few too, so I know how much it means!

Hope you're enjoying yr2 so far...

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Thank you so much, Rich, for your very kind words! I appreciate them a lot. As you well know, we put so much energy and love behind these projects, so it's incredibly rewarding when our work is well received.

Absolutely 100% the support of others is key -- I would be literally nowhere without it. I am glad to hear you have your champions too. We owe them, and our readers, everything.

You're always invited to the party, there's always cake (in 12" and 7" sizes) round here. I enjoy your Record Shop Stories and look forward to our continued interactions!

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