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Vinyl Gets It Wrong
Apr 01, 2026 | Brian

Vinyl Gets It Wrong

Vinyl culture has a problem: it started loving music, then it started loving being the kind of person who loves music. Here is what gets it wrong.

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The Party Feature You Didnt Know Your Record Player Needed
Mar 28, 2026 | Brian

The Party Feature You Didnt Know Your Record Player Needed

AirPlay Mode on Whats Spinning puts album art and song info on your TV, making it easy to share the music you are listening to with friends and party guests.

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How to Organize Your Vinyl Records
Mar 25, 2026 | Brian

How to Organize Your Vinyl Records

A practical guide to organizing your vinyl records, covering physical organization and digital tools for tracking. Make the case that digital tracking complements physical organization.

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Your Vinyl Record Collection, Catalogued Automatically Without Lifting a Finger
Mar 22, 2026 | Brian

Your Vinyl Record Collection, Catalogued Automatically Without Lifting a Finger

Discover how to automatically catalog your vinyl record collection without lifting a finger. What's Spinning tracks every record you play and builds your vinyl inventory just by listening.

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How to Display What's Playing on Your Turntable
Mar 20, 2026 | Brian

How to Display What's Playing on Your Turntable

Practical guide to mounting a screen or display near your turntable so you can always see what is playing. Hardware options, placement tips, and how What's Spinning ties it together.

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The Problem With Records Is You Can't See Them
Mar 18, 2026 | Brian

The Problem With Records Is You Can't See Them

Why vinyl records are frustrating to track without technology. How What's Spinning solves the problem of knowing what song is playing.

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Why You Can't Tell What Song Is Playing (And How to Fix It)
Mar 15, 2026 | Brian

Why You Can't Tell What Song Is Playing (And How to Fix It)

You know the feeling. A song comes on, sounds amazing, and you have no idea what it is. This is a universal vinyl owner problem. Here is the simple fix.

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Best Starter Vinyl Records: 15 Essential Albums for Your Collection

Best Starter Vinyl Records: 15 Essential Albums for Your Collection

Discover the best starter vinyl records for beginners. 15 essential albums spanning jazz, rock, soul, and more for your vinyl collection.

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The Best Indie Rock Albums of the 2000s

The Best Indie Rock Albums of the 2000s

From Arcade Fire to LCD Soundsystem: 12 essential indie rock albums from the 2000s that vinyl collectors need to own.

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The Best Dream Pop Albums to Own on Vinyl

The Best Dream Pop Albums to Own on Vinyl

From Cocteau Twins to Beach House: 10 dream pop albums every vinyl collector needs. Specific albums, pressing details, and what makes each one essential.

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