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Essential Krautrock Albums: A Vinyl Collector's Guide to the Cosmic Sound
May 29, 2026

Essential Krautrock Albums: A Vinyl Collector's Guide to the Cosmic Sound

A collector-focused guide to 18 essential krautrock albums, from Kraftwerk and Can to Neu!, Faust, Tangerine Dream, Cluster, Harmonia, Amon Duul II, Popol Vuh, and more, with pressing details and modern reissue recommendations.

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The Top 20 New Wave Albums of All Time
May 26, 2026

The Top 20 New Wave Albums of All Time

A collector-focused guide to the best new wave albums of all time, from Talking Heads and Blondie to New Order, The Cars, and Duran Duran.

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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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Record Store Day 2026 Is the Biggest One Yet — Here's What's Worth Chasing
Apr 04, 2026 | Brian

Record Store Day 2026 Is the Biggest One Yet — Here's What's Worth Chasing

Record Store Day 2026 has the biggest lineup in years. Bruno Mars as ambassador, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, KPop releases, and 350 more exclusives. What to know before April 18.

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The Case for Side B: The Most Overlooked Half of Every Record
Apr 04, 2026 | Brian

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.

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Vinyl Is Back. This Time, It Might Actually Stay.
Apr 02, 2026 | Brian

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.

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The Party Feature You Didnt Know Your Record Player Needed
Mar 28, 2026 | Brian

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.

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The Problem With Records Is You Can't See Them
Mar 18, 2026 | Brian

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.

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Why You Can't Tell What Song Is Playing (And How to Fix It)
Mar 15, 2026 | Brian

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.

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