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How to move your record collection (Complete Packing & Transport Guide)

July 15, 2026BasicsNo Comments

Moving your vinyl record collection safely comes down to four things: sleeving your records, boxing them upright in the right size box, padding out empty space, and keeping the box…

The Parts of a Vinyl Record: A Complete Guide to Every Component

July 12, 2026BasicsNo Comments

A vinyl record is made up of more parts than most people realize — the surface, the grooves, the label, the dead wax, and a handful of smaller features that…

Best apps to catalog your vinyl collection (2026)

July 9, 2026Basics1 Comment

If you own more than a couple hundred records, at some point you're going to need a way to actually track what's in your collection — and these six apps…

The Ultimate Guide to Vinyl Record Subscription Services

February 1, 2024Basics

The return of vinyl records has reinvigorated music fans to collect and grow their music collections in the form of physical media. With resurgence in vinyl records in the past…

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100 best gifts for record collectors and vinyl lovers (2024)

December 18, 2020Basics

Looking for a gift idea for a vinyl collector? You have come to the right place. I have personally curated this list of 100 (+bonus) unique and helpful gifts for…

How to store vinyl records like a pro

June 12, 2020Basics

In the previous blog post, I had shared few tips on how to keep your vinyl record collection clean. Apart from keeping the records clean, it is also important to…

How to clean vinyl records?

June 5, 2020Basics

The key to maintaining your vinyl collection is keeping the records clean. Whether you have new or used vinyl records, keeping them dust free will not only maintain their warm…

Get the best turntable sound using a phono preamp

May 29, 2020Basics

In my previous blog post, I talked about some of the common vinyl record mistakes made by beginners. One of them was not having the right setup which results in…

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How to avoid common vinyl record mistakes by beginners

May 22, 2020Basics

New to the world of vinyl? Just getting started? Here are some of the common vinyl record mistakes made by beginners and how to avoid them. Buying all-in-one vinyl player…

How are vinyl records made?

May 15, 2020Basics

Ever wondered how are vinyl records made? Do you know what it means when we say the records are pressed? Demand for Vinyl records has been growing in the recent…