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Best Intro to Post-Punk Albums on Vinyl: 17 Records That Explain the Genre
Start your post-punk vinyl collection with 17 essential albums, from Joy Division and Gang of Four to Talking Heads, the Slits, Wire, and Siouxsie.
Where to Start with Jazz Vinyl: A Guide
Where to start with jazz vinyl: beginner-friendly albums, pressing advice, reissue tips, and a practical first-ten jazz record shopping list.
Shoegaze Albums for Beginners on Vinyl
A beginner-friendly vinyl collector guide to essential shoegaze albums, from Loveless and Souvlaki to Nowhere, Spooky, Mezcal Head, and more.
How to Organize Vinyl in Small Spaces: Tips
Storing vinyl in a small apartment? Store records upright, not flat, and use an IKEA Kallax 2x2 to hold 120 LPs in a 30-inch footprint. Climate control targets 65-72F and 45-50% relative humidity. Wall-mounted shelves at standard 12-inch depth hold about 75 LPs in zero floor space.
Vinyl vs Streaming Sound Quality: The Debate
A clear, collector-friendly comparison of vinyl vs streaming sound quality, including mastering, lossless audio, surface noise, and when each format wins.
Best Budget Turntables Under $100: Top Picks for New Vinyl Collectors
Compare the best budget turntables under $100 for new vinyl collectors, including used AT-LP60X picks, Insignia sale deals, Crosley C6 options, and what to avoid.
Best Debut Albums of the 2010s on Vinyl: 18 First Statements Worth Owning
A collector-focused guide to the best debut albums of the 2010s on vinyl, with 18 essential first statements, cover art, pressing notes, and buying advice.
Best Albums of the 2000s for Vinyl Lovers
A collector-focused guide to the best albums 2000s vinyl buyers should know, with pressing notes, cover art, context, and first-purchase picks.
How to Protect Vinyl Records From Sunlight Damage
Learn how to protect vinyl records from sunlight, heat, fading, and warping with practical shelf placement, temperature, humidity, and sleeve tips.
Best Slipmats for Turntables: Performance and Style
Compare the best slipmats for turntables: felt, cork, rubber, leather, acrylic, and cork-rubber options for sound, static, DJ use, and style.
App vs Spreadsheet for Vinyl Tracking: Pros & Cons
Compare an app vs spreadsheet for vinyl tracking, with pros, cons, examples, and a practical recommendation for record collectors.
Feature Highlight: Vinyl Collection Stats That Make Your Shelf Make Sense
See how vinyl collection stats reveal your top genres, most-played records, buying patterns, and listening habits in What's Spinning.
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