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Articles about record collecting and related topics.
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Import Your Wishlist: Never Miss a Record
Learn how Wishlist Import helps vinyl collectors track wantlists, prioritize records, and avoid missing the pressings they care about most.
Vinyl vs CD Sound Quality: Which Actually Sounds Better?
Vinyl vs CD sound quality, compared honestly: dynamic range, mastering, surface noise, and the gear that actually matters. Plus which format is worth collecting in 2026.
Vinyl Anti-Skating Explained Simply
A simple, collector-friendly guide to vinyl anti-skating: what it does, why it matters, how to set it, and when to fine-tune your turntable.
Workflow: Barcode Scanning for Vinyl Collection
A practical barcode scanning vinyl workflow for cataloging records, avoiding duplicates, checking pressings, and keeping a trustworthy collection.
Workflow for Adding New Vinyl Records to Your App
A practical add new vinyl workflow for logging records, avoiding duplicates, tracking condition, and connecting each new LP to real listening history.
How to Spot First Pressings on Vinyl Records
Learn how to spot first pressings using runout matrix numbers, label variants, sleeves, inserts, and trusted vinyl collector references.
Best Phono Preamps Under $200 for Better Vinyl Sound
A researched collector-friendly guide to the best phono preamp options under $200, including Schiit, U-Turn, iFi, Pro-Ject, Rega, Fluance, Fosi, Rolls, and more.
Vinyl Record Cleaning Methods: Pros & Cons
A practical research guide to vinyl record cleaning methods, with pros and cons for dry brushing, wet cleaning, manual baths, vacuum machines, and ultrasonic cleaners.
Free Vinyl Shelf Label Template for a Better Organized Record Collection
Download and adapt a free vinyl shelf label template for alphabetized, genre-based, and listening-queue record organization.
How to Clean Vinyl Records Without Special Solution
Learn how to clean vinyl records without special solution using safe dry brushing, distilled water, microfiber cloths, and smart storage habits.
Feature Highlight: Share Your Now Playing Vinyl
Use What's Spinning's now playing share feature to share the vinyl currently on your turntable, start better music conversations, and keep a listening history.
App vs Spreadsheet: Best Way to Track Your Vinyl Collection?
Compare using a vinyl collection app vs a spreadsheet, with practical pros, cons, collector examples, metadata facts, and a hybrid workflow.
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