Bernard I'm with you regarding shellac.

Thought I had a lot of vinyl too, but never counted until now. Only about 650, a paltry sum compared to Rick's but at least I've got some idea of the total now.

I've started to make mp3s of my 78 RPM collection, but if I continue at the rate I'm going, I won't be able to come up for air for a year or so.

Most prized possession: a box of Jimmy Shands on the Beltona label in pristine condition, bequeathed to me by an old family friend who passed away last Christmas. "Richard Thompson........ Eat your heart out!"