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Recent sales figures indicate a strong rise in the number of people shopping for records today. Some credit the hipster generation with this rise, while others point out famous artists like Lana Del Rey who release records in combination with digital media and physical media. Those looking for LPs can shop online, but online sellers […]

Nothing beats the thrill of discovering a great deal on a used vinyl record at your local neighborhood music store or a rummage sale. While buying your records online is a great way to find rare releases, it’s also a bit of a gamble. If you’re buying used vinyl, you’ll want to inspect it in

If you’re going to go to the trouble of assembling a superior vinyl collection, you owe it to yourself to take care of that investment. Contaminants like dust, fingerprints and even atmospheric moisture will gradually degrade the fidelity of your vinyl if you let them. In order to guarantee that records remain pristine over time,

Continuing the trend that has taken place the past couple years, vinyl records enjoyed yet another year of resurgence with strong sales in 2014. With the highest number of vinyl sold since SoundScan began tracking music sales, last year proved once again that albums are far from dead. Find out why so many music aficionados

While it may be easy to notice major issues and scratches on most vinyl records, the art of truly cleaning an album lies in the small details. In order to properly clean the vinyl records in your collection, it takes more than just a rag and some soapy water. If you are thinking about purchasing

With vinyl records continuing to enjoy a resurgence in popularity, many people that are not the biggest music fans are getting in on the fun of vinyl. From decorative art pieces to jewelry and home décor, vinyl records are being used in more ways than ever before. Find out some interesting and unique methods for

Collecting vinyl can be quite a rewarding hobby. However, if you start a collection without any knowledge of vinyl, you may be setting yourself up for failure. From the right turntable to cleaning your records, it’s important to know a few things before you become a collector. Here are six things you should know before

Vinyl records are once again growing in popularity, but aside from a few true audiophiles, not many individuals know much about them. Here is a short FAQ to get you up to speed on why you should consider starting a collection.   1) Why buy vinyl? Many individuals choose to buy vinyl records because they consider

If you are a movie buff, Netflix is your best friend. If your preferred method of relaxation is with a video game controller and a headset, GameFly will deliver your favorite Xbox games directly to your door. But what if you are a vinyl aficionado that is constantly looking for new avenues to discover and

The process of pressing a record to vinyl has long been considered a time and resource consuming operation. With expensive materials and a lack of vinyl pressing machines available to the public, it can be difficult making your own vinyl record. Fortunately, an Australian inventor is aiming to make the process of pressing an album