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Boice Tomlin, 48, stands with his go-to record “The Well-Tempered Clavie” by Bach in his Asheville apartment on August 28, 2020. Tomlin is a long time collector of vinyl and has a deep appreciation for his collection. Tomlin is also a collector of other items, such as CDs and pottery, all of which are proudly displayed in the entryway to his home. (Photo by Elizabeth Ranatza)

Record collector Boice Tomlin