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The Case for Side B: The Most Overlooked Half of Every Record
Side B records are the most overlooked part of vinyl collecting. Here's why you should always flip the record and what Side B taught me about music.
Vinyl Is Back. This Time, It Might Actually Stay.
Vinyl sales hit 47.9 million units in 2025. Record Store Day 2026 has its biggest lineup ever. Here is why this time the revival might actually stick.
Vinyl Gets It Wrong
Vinyl culture has a problem: it started loving music, then it started loving being the kind of person who loves music. Here is what gets it wrong.
The Party Feature You Didnt Know Your Record Player Needed
AirPlay Mode on Whats Spinning puts album art and song info on your TV, making it easy to share the music you are listening to with friends and party guests.
How to Organize Your Vinyl Records
A practical guide to organizing your vinyl records, covering physical organization and digital tools for tracking. Make the case that digital tracking complements physical organization.
Your Vinyl Record Collection, Catalogued Automatically Without Lifting a Finger
Discover how to automatically catalog your vinyl record collection without lifting a finger. What's Spinning tracks every record you play and builds your vinyl inventory just by listening.
How to Display What's Playing on Your Turntable
Practical guide to mounting a screen or display near your turntable so you can always see what is playing. Hardware options, placement tips, and how What's Spinning ties it together.
The Problem With Records Is You Can't See Them
Why vinyl records are frustrating to track without technology. How What's Spinning solves the problem of knowing what song is playing.
Why You Can't Tell What Song Is Playing (And How to Fix It)
You know the feeling. A song comes on, sounds amazing, and you have no idea what it is. This is a universal vinyl owner problem. Here is the simple fix.
Best Budget Turntables Under $300: Comparison
Best turntables under $300 compared: Audio-Technica AT-LP60X vs Fluance RT80 vs AT-LP70X vs Sony PS-LX310BT. Spec-by-spec breakdown of cartridge, drive type, counterweight, and upgrade paths. From $99 entry to $249 audiophile.
How to Spot First Pressings on Vinyl: A Guide
First pressings identified by dead-wax matrix numbers and plant codes. RL, PORKY, EML, Sterling marks plus YEX, ST-A- prefixes explained with worked examples.
Best Slipmats for Turntables: A Comparison Guide
Compare felt vs cork vs leather vs synthetic slipmats for turntables. We review Big Fudge, Leatheroid, Dr. Suzuki, Pure Cue, AudioQuest, and more — with prices and a buying guide.
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