COLLECTING CLASSICAL RECORDS - Where to begin? Part 1

Advice for someone wanting to begin their exploration of classical music, with some specific recommendations on repertoire and individual records in excellent sound.

Recommended Radio stations for streaming classical music:

KUSC-FM (Los Angeles)
https://www.kusc.org
Evening Show with Jim Svejda is weeknights 7pm - 12midnight PST

WFMT-FM (Chicago)
https://www.wfmt.com

BBC Radio 3 (London, UK)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/liv...

You can listen live, or to shows that are archived/podcasts etc. (some have a time limit of 30 days).

The original, and still the best, record review show: BBC Radio 3 Record Review (available for 30 days after broadcast)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06w...

RECOMMENDED YOUTUBE CHANNEL:
poetryonplastic
   / @poetryonplastic  

Michael has many excellent videos on classical records, but I will particularly recommend this guide to classical labels like Decca, EMI, RCA Living Stereo, Deutsche Grammophon etc.:
   • A Guide to Collecting Classical Music...  

ALSO HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for classical music fans and collectors:

David Hurwitz
   / @davesclassicalguide  


Sites that sell audiophile vinyl reissues:

Acoustic Sounds
https://store.acousticsounds.com

Elusive Disc
https://elusivedisc.com

Music Direct
https://www.musicdirect.com