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A Practical Workflow for Migrating Discogs to What's Spinning
Jul 07, 2026 | What's Spinning

A Practical Workflow for Migrating Discogs to What's Spinning

A step-by-step Discogs import workflow for moving a vinyl collection into What's Spinning, preserving pressing details while adding automatic listening history.

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Vinyl for DJing Beginners: How to Start Without Buying the Wrong Records
Jul 06, 2026

Vinyl for DJing Beginners: How to Start Without Buying the Wrong Records

A practical beginner guide to DJing with vinyl, including starter gear, DVS, record buying, cueing, beatmatching, and practice tips.

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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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Best Budget Turntables Under $200 for New Collectors
Jul 05, 2026 | What's Spinning

Best Budget Turntables Under $200 for New Collectors

A practical guide to the best budget turntables under $200, with beginner-friendly picks, setup advice, specs to check, and common buying mistakes.

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Free Vinyl Collection Template PDF for Easy Tracking
Jul 04, 2026 | What's Spinning

Free Vinyl Collection Template PDF for Easy Tracking

Download a free vinyl collection template PDF layout for tracking records, pressings, condition, value, storage location, and last played notes.

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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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How to Set Up a Dedicated Vinyl Listening Station
Jul 03, 2026 | What's Spinning

How to Set Up a Dedicated Vinyl Listening Station

A practical, collector-minded guide to vinyl listening station setup, covering placement, isolation, speakers, storage, cleaning, lighting, and turntable setup.

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How to Identify First Pressings on Vinyl
Jul 02, 2026 | What's Spinning

How to Identify First Pressings on Vinyl

Learn how to identify first pressings vinyl using matrix numbers, runout markings, labels, sleeves, inserts, and trusted collector references.

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

The Best Vinyl Albums of the 2020s

A collector-minded guide to the best vinyl albums of the 2020s, with standout pressings, album context, cover art, and buying advice.

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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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