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How to Organize Vinyl in Small Spaces: DIY Ideas That Actually Work
Aug 28, 2026

How to Organize Vinyl in Small Spaces: DIY Ideas That Actually Work

Learn how to organize vinyl in small spaces with DIY crate benches, cube shelves, wall rails, dividers, climate-safe storage, and apartment-friendly layouts.

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The 15 Most Underrated 80s Albums to Own on Vinyl
Aug 26, 2026

The 15 Most Underrated 80s Albums to Own on Vinyl

A collector-focused guide to the most underrated albums 80s vinyl buyers should know, with 15 overlooked LPs, pressing notes, cover art, and FAQ.

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Albums That Aged Surprisingly Well on Vinyl
Aug 26, 2026 | What's Spinning

Albums That Aged Surprisingly Well on Vinyl

A collector-minded guide to classic and modern albums that keep proving their worth on vinyl, with pressing notes, examples, cover art, and FAQs.

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Best Grunge Albums of All Time on Vinyl: 15 Records That Defined the Sound
Aug 26, 2026 | What's Spinning

Best Grunge Albums of All Time on Vinyl: 15 Records That Defined the Sound

A vinyl collector ranking of the best grunge albums of all time, from Nevermind, Superunknown, and Dirt to In Utero, Ten, Bleach, and Live Through This.

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A Practical Workflow for Cataloging Your Vinyl Collection in an App
Aug 25, 2026 | What's Spinning

A Practical Workflow for Cataloging Your Vinyl Collection in an App

A step-by-step workflow for cataloging a vinyl collection in an app, with barcode scanning, pressing checks, grading notes, storage fields, and backups.

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Vinyl for DJing Beginners: A Practical Guide to Your First Real Set
Aug 24, 2026

Vinyl for DJing Beginners: A Practical Guide to Your First Real Set

A practical beginner guide to vinyl DJing, including starter gear, turntable setup, record buying, cueing, beatmatching, and common mistakes.

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15 Albums Better Than Their Reputation on Vinyl
Aug 23, 2026

15 Albums Better Than Their Reputation on Vinyl

A vinyl collector guide to albums better than reputation vinyl, with misunderstood records from Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Bowie, Dylan, The Clash, and more.

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Free Vinyl Collection Spreadsheet Template Download
Aug 22, 2026

Free Vinyl Collection Spreadsheet Template Download

Download a free vinyl collection spreadsheet template for tracking records, pressings, condition, value, storage location, and listening notes.

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Free Vinyl Listening Log Template for Collectors
Aug 22, 2026

Free Vinyl Listening Log Template for Collectors

Download a free vinyl listening log template for collectors, with fields for pressings, condition, setup, sound notes, and next actions.

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Underrated Albums Everyone Missed on Vinyl
Aug 21, 2026

Underrated Albums Everyone Missed on Vinyl

A collector-focused guide to underrated albums everyone missed on vinyl, with overlooked LPs by Gene Clark, Betty Davis, Talk Talk, Big Star, Judee Sill, and more.

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Best Starter Vinyl Records for New Collectors: 18 Albums Worth Owning First
Aug 20, 2026

Best Starter Vinyl Records for New Collectors: 18 Albums Worth Owning First

A collector-friendly guide to the best starter vinyl records, with 18 essential albums, buying advice, cover art, and FAQs for new record collectors.

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Best Intro to Post-Punk Albums on Vinyl: 17 Records That Explain the Genre
Aug 19, 2026

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.

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