09/07/2026
I recently made a post about a record and included some information that, evidently, was not 100% accurate. I want to acknowledge that right up front. If I got something wrong, I have no problem admitting it, correcting it, and learning from it.
I have never claimed to be an expert or to know everything there is to know about records, pressings, matrices, or the countless variations that exist. I’m learning as I go, just like a lot of other collectors. When I research a record, I do the best I can with the information available to me, including matrix numbers, pressing details, online sources, and sometimes AI to help put the pieces together. Sometimes those conclusions are going to be wrong.
I also understand that because I own a record store, some people are going to hold me to a higher standard. I understand that perspective. If I’m going to be in this business, I absolutely should continue educating myself and expanding my knowledge. I take that responsibility seriously.
But owning a record store doesn’t mean I suddenly know everything there is to know about every record ever pressed. There are decades of releases, different pressing plants, matrix variations, label changes, cover variations, reissues, misprints, regional releases, and countless other details. Part of becoming better at what I do is researching, asking questions, making discoveries—and yes, occasionally getting something wrong.
I’m human. I’m going to make mistakes, and I’m completely OK with taking accountability when I do. If someone knows more about a particular record than I do, I genuinely welcome that knowledge. Correct me. Teach me something I didn’t know. Give me the information that shows where I went wrong. That helps me become better at what I do.
What I don’t understand is why a mistake needs to be met with insults, ridicule, or attempts to make someone feel stupid. There is a huge difference between correcting somebody and belittling them.
I will always take accountability when I’m wrong, and I will continue learning because I want to become more knowledgeable and better at what I do. All I ask is that people remember there’s a human being on the other side of the screen who is trying to learn, improve, and share something he genuinely enjoys.
Nobody starts out knowing everything. Knowledge comes from experience, research, conversations, and sometimes mistakes.
