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Vinyl Subscription Services vs Record Store Visits
May 14, 2026

Vinyl Subscription Services vs Record Store Visits

Vinyl subscription boxes promise curated records delivered monthly, but is the convenience worth it compared to the thrill of crate digging?

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Digital Music Library vs Vinyl Collection: Keeping Both
May 14, 2026

Digital Music Library vs Vinyl Collection: Keeping Both

Digital music vs vinyl collection: explore the case for keeping both formats, from streaming convenience to analog warmth.

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Store Vinyl Records Upright to Prevent Warping
May 13, 2026

Store Vinyl Records Upright to Prevent Warping

Learn how to store vinyl records properly to prevent warping. Practical tips on shelving, climate control, sleeves, and handling.

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Write a Listening Session Review for Each Album You Play
May 12, 2026

Write a Listening Session Review for Each Album You Play

Discover how writing listening session reviews for your vinyl records deepens appreciation, improves memory, and transforms your collection into a living history.

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Why Vinyl Sounds Warmer: The Science Behind Analog Warmth
May 12, 2026

Why Vinyl Sounds Warmer: The Science Behind Analog Warmth

Discover the science behind why vinyl records sound warmer than digital audio. Explore analog warmth, harmonic distortion, RIAA equalization, and psychoacoustics.

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The Apollo Masters Fire and the Vinyl Supply Crisis That Followed
May 10, 2026

The Apollo Masters Fire and the Vinyl Supply Crisis That Followed

The Apollo Masters fire devastated vinyl record production in 2020, exposing the fragile supply chain behind the vinyl revival.

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Why Gen Z Is Dusting Off Turntables: The Vinyl Revival That Defies the Streaming Age
May 09, 2026

Why Gen Z Is Dusting Off Turntables: The Vinyl Revival That Defies the Streaming Age

Gen Z is driving a vinyl revival despite streaming dominance. Discover why young buyers embrace records in the digital age.

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Why Vinyl Keeps Coming Back: The Science, History, and Revival of Analog Sound
May 09, 2026

Why Vinyl Keeps Coming Back: The Science, History, and Revival of Analog Sound

Vinyl records have grown for 16 consecutive years despite being declared dead. Explore the science, history, and revival of analog sound.

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The Listening Notes Template: Your Secret Weapon for Better Music Journaling
May 09, 2026

The Listening Notes Template: Your Secret Weapon for Better Music Journaling

A listening notes template helps you journal your music sessions consistently. Learn what to include and how What's Spinning makes it easy.

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Free Vinyl Collection Template for Spreadsheets
May 09, 2026

Free Vinyl Collection Template for Spreadsheets

Learn about vinyl collection spreadsheet template with What's Spinning, the vinyl record collection tracker and now-playing app.

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Now Playing API for Vinyl Enthusiasts and Podcasters
May 08, 2026

Now Playing API for Vinyl Enthusiasts and Podcasters

Learn about vinyl now playing API with What's Spinning, the vinyl record collection tracker and now-playing app.

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Auto-Detect Your Shelf Layout with QR Code Scanning
May 08, 2026

Auto-Detect Your Shelf Layout with QR Code Scanning

Learn about QR code shelf scanning with What's Spinning, the vinyl record collection tracker and now-playing app.

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