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30 articles · Organized by category.

Buying Guides

Original Pressing vs Modern Reissue: Dynamic Range Compared October 26, 2026

Seasonal Shipping

How to Ship a Single Valuable LP Safely Through Winter Freezing October 23, 2026

Turntable Repair

Why Your Automatic Turntable Returns Too Early (And How to Fix It) October 22, 2026

Turntable Setup

Choosing a Phono Cartridge for a Portable Suitcase Record Player October 21, 2026

Record Care

How to Identify and Prevent Sleeve Scuffs on Brand-New Vinyl Records October 20, 2026

Collecting

Tracking Variant Pressings with Discogs Release Notes October 19, 2026

Beginner Guides

Buying a Used Record Cleaning Machine: Beginner's Guide October 18, 2026

Vintage Records

How to Clean Dust from Shellac 78 RPM Records Without Damaging Them October 17, 2026

Equipment Comparisons

Cork vs Rubber Turntable Mats: Static and Resonance Compared October 16, 2026

Seasonal Buying

Black Friday Vinyl Reissues: How to Avoid Overpaying October 15, 2026

Troubleshooting

Locked Groove on a New Vinyl Record: Causes & Fixes October 14, 2026
Why a Record Sounds Clear on One Side, Distorted on Other September 28, 2026

Storage & Preservation

How to Store Vinyl Records Safely in a Humid Coastal Apartment October 13, 2026

Sleeve Care

Safely Cleaning Fingerprints From Glossy Laminated Covers October 11, 2026

Pressing Comparisons

Why Colored Vinyl Sometimes Has a Different Sound Than Black Vinyl October 10, 2026

Collecting Basics

Beginner Guide to Reading Goldmine Vinyl Condition Grades October 9, 2026

Specialty Formats

How to Play 16 RPM Transcription Discs on a Modern Turntable October 8, 2026

Record Preservation

Replacement Inner Sleeves for UK 1960s Flipback Record Jackets October 7, 2026

Audiophile Pressings

What Makes Quiex II Vinyl Pressings Different From Standard Black October 6, 2026

Vibration Troubleshooting

Stop a Turntable From Picking Up Footsteps on Wooden Floors October 5, 2026

Turntable Comparisons

Direct-Drive vs Idler-Wheel Turntables for 1960s Soul 45s October 4, 2026

Seasonal Care

Summer Road Trip Vinyl Carrying Cases: Transport Records Safely October 3, 2026

Used Vinyl Buying

Spotting Vinyl Pressing Bubbles, Dimples & Edge Chips Before Buying October 2, 2026

Beginner Questions

Can You Play 12-Inch Singles at 33 RPM Without Damage? October 1, 2026

Small-Space Audio

Best Turntable Setup for Small Apartments With Thin Floors September 30, 2026

Vintage Playback

Mono Switch vs Stereo Cartridge for 1950s Jazz LPs September 26, 2026

Emergency Collection Care

Stop Vinyl Records From Sticking Together After a Flood September 24, 2026

Collecting Guides

How to Identify 1970s Turkish Pressing Variations on Vinyl September 20, 2026

Genel

45 RPM Spindle Adapters: A Beginner’s Guide September 20, 2026

Record Storage

How to Store Gatefold Vinyl Records Without Seam Splits September 20, 2026