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Articles about vinyl and related topics.
Best Driving Albums Ever
The best driving albums ever for vinyl collectors, from road-trip essentials to state-line-spanning pressings with buying recommendations.
The Best Jazz Fusion Albums
A vinyl collector's guide to the best jazz fusion albums, from Miles Davis Bitches Brew to Weather Report Heavy Weather and Herbie Hancock Head Hunters.
The Best Post-Punk Albums Ever
A collector-focused guide to the best post-punk albums ever, from Joy Division and The Cure to Wire, Gang of Four, and beyond.
Common Vinyl Pressing Defects and How to Spot Them
Learn how to spot vinyl pressing defects including off-center records, warps, non-fill, stitching, and surface noise before they ruin playback.
What Direct-to-Disc Recording Means and Why Audiophiles Seek It Out
Learn what direct-to-disc recording means, why audiophiles seek direct-cut vinyl, and which labels and examples collectors watch for.
How Hip-Hop Producers Dig for Vinyl Breaks and the Art of Crate Digging
Discover how hip-hop producers dig for vinyl breaks and the art of crate digging, from the Amen break to the most sampled records in music history.
Track Your Vinyl Collection in Real Time
Discover why vinyl collectors track their records, common tracking methods, and how real-time collection management prevents duplicate purchases.
Why Vinyl Sounds Different Than Digital (And Why It Matters)
Vinyl records produce a continuous waveform that CDs and streaming cannot replicate. Learn the science behind why vinyl sounds warmer, and what it means for your listening experience.
See What is Spinning on Your Turntable Right Now
Discover what vinyl lovers mean when they ask what is spinning now, and how real-time tracking enriches the vinyl collecting experience.
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.
Why Vinyl Keeps Coming Back: The Science, History, and Revival of Analog Sound
Vinyl records have grown for 16 consecutive years despite being declared dead. Explore the science, history, and revival of analog sound.
Record Store Hauls Log Themselves When Your Turntable Does the Work
With What's Spinning, logging a record store haul is as simple as playing your new records. No app, no check-in, just spin and go.
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