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The Decline of the LP: How CDs and MTV Nearly Killed Vinyl
May 24, 2026

The Decline of the LP: How CDs and MTV Nearly Killed Vinyl

How CDs, MTV, retail shifts, and major-label economics pushed vinyl LPs to the margins in the 1980s and 1990s.

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The Mastering Engineers Behind the World's Best Vinyl Pressings
May 23, 2026

The Mastering Engineers Behind the World's Best Vinyl Pressings

Meet the vinyl mastering engineers, including Bob Ludwig and Kevin Gray, whose lacquer cuts, taste, and restraint shape the best sounding records collectors chase.

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From Elvis to Taylor Swift: The Resurgence of the 7-Inch Single
May 23, 2026

From Elvis to Taylor Swift: The Resurgence of the 7-Inch Single

Explore the 7 inch vinyl single resurgence, from Elvis-era 45s to Taylor Swift collector culture, with stats, examples, and buying tips.

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How the Beatles and Stones Made the LP Format Mainstream
May 21, 2026

How the Beatles and Stones Made the LP Format Mainstream

How the Beatles and Rolling Stones turned the 1960s British Invasion vinyl LP format into rock's mainstream album language.

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Understanding Anti-Skip Protection on Modern Turntables
May 21, 2026

Understanding Anti-Skip Protection on Modern Turntables

Learn how anti-skip vinyl protection works on modern turntables, from anti-skate and tracking force to isolation, cartridges, and setup.

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How the Vinyl Record Changed the Way We Listen to Music
May 14, 2026

How the Vinyl Record Changed the Way We Listen to Music

From Emile Berliner's first disc to Columbia's LP revolution, trace the remarkable history of vinyl records and their lasting impact on music culture.

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How to Organize Your Vinyl Records
Mar 25, 2026 | Brian

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.

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