“It’s something tangible,” Moore said. “I get to exposed to a lot of music I wouldn’t otherwise be exposed to.”

For Moore, a self-proclaimed old-school media junkie, and many others like him, Lansing’s five annual record and CD shows provide the opportunity to channel history and cater to their favorite music styles.

Saturday’s show, held at the University Quality Inn in Lansing, included more than 60 tables of traditional vinyls, 45s and CDs at discounted prices from record stores and independent vendors across Michigan. Vendors typically bring a selection of their most popular and well-preserved classic rock, blues and jazz records to sell.

It’s about the thrill of the chase for many customers, event promoter Rod Branham said. Branham, also the owner of Rerun Records in Chelsea, Mich., enjoys seeing the most intense collectors find a favorite record they’ve never come across in stores.

“I love interacting with the people,” Branham said. “It’s great to see someone walk through and pull out a record they’ve been looking for for 30 years.”

But for South Haven, Mich. resident Andrew Lersten, the shows aren’t all about selling his records.

With every show, including others in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor, Lersten said it often turns into record shopping.

“It’s one of the best ways to find records, since there are not many stores where I live,” Lersten said. “I try not to buy more than I sell, but sometimes I go nuts.”

As a child, Branham said he spent every penny of his allowance on records. He’s been collecting for about 37 years and started promoting shows in Michigan 20 years ago. He said part of the fun of late-season shows also comes from helping others with gift shopping around the holidays.

“It’s fun to supply Christmas gifts,” he said. “People open up their gifts on Christmas and are happy to see vinyl. It’s hokey, but it’s kinda cool.”

Lansing’s next record show will be held on Jan. 18.