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The Best Prog Rock Albums to Own on Vinyl: 15 Essential Pressings
15 essential prog rock pressings for vinyl collectors, from King Crimson to Genesis, Yes to Porcupine Tree. With side-break notes and what to pay for each.
The Best Vinyl Albums of the 1960s
A collector-focused guide to the best vinyl albums of the 1960s, with pressing notes, cover art, studio history, and essential first buys.
The Best Vinyl Albums of the 1990s
A collector-focused guide to the best vinyl albums of the 1990s, with pressing notes, cover art, and essential picks from Nirvana, Radiohead, Nas, Portishead, and more.
15 Albums That Aged Surprisingly Well
A vinyl collector's guide to albums that aged surprisingly well, with 15 records whose production, sequencing, artwork, and cultural timing still hold up.
Perfect Albums With No Skips: 15 Records That Reward Front-to-Back Listening
A collector-focused guide to perfect albums with no skips, including vinyl pressing notes, chart facts, certifications, cover art, and front-to-back listening picks.
The Best Sophomore Albums Ever: 15 Essential Second Records for Vinyl Collectors
A vinyl collector guide to the best sophomore albums ever: Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar, Lorde, Amy Winehouse, and 8 more, with pressing recommendations.
Albums Better Than Their Reputation: 15 Vinyl Records Worth Reconsidering
A vinyl collector guide to albums better than their reputation, with misunderstood records from Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Bowie, Dylan, The Clash, and more.
Underrated Albums Everyone Missed, 15 Records Vinyl Collectors Should Revisit
A collector-focused guide to underrated albums everyone missed, with chart history, pressing notes, cover art, and vinyl buying advice.
The Most Overrated Classic Albums, From a Vinyl Collector’s Point of View
A collector-minded guide to the most overrated classic albums on vinyl, with pressing notes, chart context, and smarter buying advice.
Essential Electronic Albums for Rock Fans
A vinyl collector's guide to essential electronic albums for rock fans, from Kraftwerk and Depeche Mode to Portishead, Daft Punk, and LCD Soundsystem.
Where to Start With Jazz on Vinyl
A practical beginner guide to jazz vinyl, covering first albums, reissues, record-store inspection tips, and how to build taste one LP at a time.
Shoegaze Albums for Beginners: 15 Essential Records to Start Your Collection
A vinyl collector’s guide to the best shoegaze albums for beginners, with essential records from My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, Ride, Lush, and more.
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