1. Research what kind of records you want to collect. What genre? What era? What format?
2. Find a record store or dig through some crates at a flea market.
3. Start small and buy a record or two that you like.
4. Get a record player. Check out thrift stores, yard sales, or online retailers.
5. Learn how to properly care for your records.
6. Join an online community or find a local group of record collectors.
7. Attend a record fair or music festival.
8. Go to a show and buy a record from the merch table.
9. Start your own collection by asking friends and family for their old records.
10. Keep expanding your collection and have fun!