Value Lies Beneath the Surface

Shellac, while prized for its surface quality, is impractical for entire records due to cost, leading to 78 records being filled with clay and limestone dust, which adds heft and fragility. This construction makes them easily breakable, akin to fine china. The pursuit of deeper understanding in niche subcultures, such as 78 record collecting and the associated history of Mississippi blues, highlights the necessity of direct engagement with those deeply embedded in these worlds.