Robert Haagsma

Author

Passion for Vinyl is written by Dutch author, music journalist, audiophile and incurable vinyl fanatic Robert Haagsma.

‘About twenty-five years ago I began to write about music, for newspapers and magazines. My articles have been published in Dutch magazines such as Aardschok, Lust for Life and VINYL Magazine and I’ve had interviews published in international magazines like Record Collector and Ugly Things. I’ve written books about a.o. Golden Earring, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, The Beach Boys and the Dutch beat scene. Writing liner notes for compilation has become another important part of my job over the years. Above all, I’m a collector. I still think that a vinyl record is the best sound carrier ever invented. It doesn’t matter whether it’s an audiophile pressing of a classical piece or a slab of Norwegian black metal – when the needle hits the groove it never fails to captivate me.’

Anouk Rijnders

Executive Producer

For more than 18 years now, I have worked for Record Industry, the most beautiful vinyl pressing plant in the world. Each day I work with vinyl in all its wonderful and fascinating aspects. We press records for customers throughout the world, big and small. As one of the oldest pressing plants in the world, we’re not only industrial heritage but also cultural heritage. The factory started in 1956 in an all-analogue world. In the course of time, music consumption changed, vinyl almost disappeared, but it is now back and here to stay. Even the analogue recording techniques have been embraced again by musicians and listeners. That’s why this book is An Ode to Analogue.

Tim Knol

Photography

Tim Knol (28) is a Dutch songwriter / musician who achieved success and acclaim in 2010 for his eponymous debut album and breakthrough single Sam. Since then, he has released three more albums: ‘Days’, ‘Soldier On’ and ‘Cut the Wire’ on Excelsior Recordings.

Musically, Knol leans on his avid and long-lasting fascination for American roots music like country and bluegrass, nevertheless swooning towards pop music and alternative rock all the same. In addition to his work as a musician, Knol is also a gifted photographer, collector of vinyl and owner of record label Tender Records.

Tessel Dekker

Design & illustrations

Tessel is a graphic designer and illustrator from Haarlem, the Netherlands. Segolia Design is creative, music-related and conscious design: the three main pillars of her company.

"As a visual person, part of the analogue experience is definitely holding the sleeve and taking in the artwork while listening to the record. It's important that the design complements the sound of the record. And that's the key rule for designing the different possible packaging for music. Designing a record sleeve is where two of my most important passions come together: Music, Illustration and Graphic Design. I loved working on this book for the same reason. And I am going to love holding the result of all these people's hard work in my hands when it's finished!"