I'll say a few words about a publication that was once widely read but is defunct. The patent was granted on May 27, 1890. To subscribe, take the link from my index page to the CAPS web site. Internet users are increasing, and high technology definitely adds to the hobby. But the Net is no substitute for an informative journal.
Some collectors enjoy logging on each day but also enjoy getting printed journals in the mail.
There is a special pleasure in sitting down and reading a magazine cover to cover, even in flipping from page to page and then saving issues for handy reference. The electronic medium cannot duplicate all the good experiences known to collectors. I suggest you sample Issue 11 of Victrola and 78 Journal. This is a great one to sample since it is representative of the other issues though it may feature the most variety in topics covered. You'll know from this issue whether to get back issues of Victrola and 78 Journal before they go out of print.