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Template for Tracking Your Vinyl Wishlist
Jul 18, 2026

Template for Tracking Your Vinyl Wishlist

Use this vinyl wishlist template to track pressings, condition, price, priority, and where each record fits in your listening life.

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Best Phono Preamps Under $200 for Better Vinyl Sound
Jul 12, 2026

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.

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Vinyl Record Cleaning Methods: Pros & Cons
Jul 12, 2026

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.

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Best Slipmats for Turntables
Jul 08, 2026 | What's Spinning

Best Slipmats for Turntables

Best turntable slipmats for sound and static: cork, felt, leather, and acrylic compared.

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Best Speaker Setup for Vinyl Listening at Home
Jul 08, 2026

Best Speaker Setup for Vinyl Listening at Home

How to set up speakers for a turntable: stereo placement, keeping speaker vibration off the turntable, phono preamps, powered vs passive speakers, and subwoofers.

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Best Vinyl Cartridge Under $100 for Warm Sound
Jul 05, 2026

Best Vinyl Cartridge Under $100 for Warm Sound

A researched guide to the best vinyl cartridge under $100 for warm sound, comparing Sumiko Oyster, Audio-Technica VM95E, VM95C, and Grado Black3.

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The Best Albums Released in 1968: 20 Essential Records for Vinyl Collectors
Jul 03, 2026

The Best Albums Released in 1968: 20 Essential Records for Vinyl Collectors

A collector-focused guide to the best albums released in 1968, with 20 essential vinyl records, pressing notes, cover art, sources, and FAQ.

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Best Albums of the 2020s on Vinyl
Jul 01, 2026

Best Albums of the 2020s on Vinyl

Best albums of the 2020s for vinyl collectors, with standout pressings and records worth owning.

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The Best Concept Albums on Vinyl
Jul 01, 2026

The Best Concept Albums on Vinyl

A collector-focused guide to the best concept albums on vinyl, with 20 essential LPs, pressing notes, cover art, and buying advice.

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The Best Movie Soundtrack Albums on Vinyl
Jun 30, 2026

The Best Movie Soundtrack Albums on Vinyl

A collector-focused guide to the best movie soundtrack albums on vinyl, with essential pressings, cover art, buying notes, and soundtrack collecting FAQs.

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The Best Emo Albums on Vinyl
Jun 30, 2026 | What's Spinning

The Best Emo Albums on Vinyl

A collector-focused guide to the best emo albums on vinyl, with essential pressings from Rites of Spring, Sunny Day Real Estate, Jimmy Eat World, My Chemical Romance, The Hotelier, and more.

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The Best Funk Albums on Vinyl: 18 Essential Records for Collectors
Jun 29, 2026

The Best Funk Albums on Vinyl: 18 Essential Records for Collectors

A collector-focused guide to the best funk albums on vinyl, from James Brown and Parliament to The Meters, Curtis Mayfield, Herbie Hancock, Betty Davis, War, and Prince.

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