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Articles about vinyl and related topics.
Best Introduction to Post-Punk: 10 Essential Vinyl Records
Discover post-punk on vinyl with our curated intro to the genre's defining albums from Joy Division, Wire, Gang of Four, Siouxsie, and more. Pressing notes and starter picks.
The Best Albums of 1984
Ten essential vinyl albums from 1984: Purple Rain, Born in the U.S.A., Like a Virgin, and more, with pressing notes and collector recommendations for each.
Best Psychedelic Albums on Vinyl: A Collector's Guide
The best psychedelic albums for vinyl listening, from The Velvet Underground to Pink Floyd. Essential pressings for collectors and audiophiles.
The Best Britpop Albums: A Vinyl Collector's Guide to the Movement That Defined an Era
The best Britpop albums for vinyl collectors: Oasis, Blur, Suede, Pulp, and more. A guide to the essential records from the movement that redefined British pop.
Best Sounding Vinyl Records of All Time
Discover the best sounding vinyl records of all time, from Miles Davis to Nirvana. These albums reward any audiophile with extraordinary vinyl sound.
Best Driving Albums Ever
The best driving albums ever for vinyl collectors, from road-trip essentials to state-line-spanning pressings with buying recommendations.
The Best Jazz Fusion Albums
A vinyl collector's guide to the best jazz fusion albums, from Miles Davis Bitches Brew to Weather Report Heavy Weather and Herbie Hancock Head Hunters.
The Best Post-Punk Albums Ever
A collector-focused guide to the best post-punk albums ever, from Joy Division and The Cure to Wire, Gang of Four, and beyond.
Common Vinyl Pressing Defects and How to Spot Them
Learn how to spot vinyl pressing defects including off-center records, warps, non-fill, stitching, and surface noise before they ruin playback.
What Direct-to-Disc Recording Means and Why Audiophiles Seek It Out
Learn what direct-to-disc recording means, why audiophiles seek direct-cut vinyl, and which labels and examples collectors watch for.
How Hip-Hop Producers Dig for Vinyl Breaks and the Art of Crate Digging
Discover how hip-hop producers dig for vinyl breaks and the art of crate digging, from the Amen break to the most sampled records in music history.
Track Your Vinyl Collection in Real Time
Discover why vinyl collectors track their records, common tracking methods, and how real-time collection management prevents duplicate purchases.
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