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Top 25 Best-Selling Records on Discogs in April 2024
The best-selling records on Discogs in April 2024 include highly anticipated reissues, new releases, and live albums from…
10 Essential Sci-Fi Soundtracks
Soundtracks have always been popular throughout the record collecting community, thanks to the songs that elevate those unforgettable…
Unforgettable Performances That Need to Be Heard on Great Speakers
What makes a great record is subjective, but what makes a great record sound outstanding depends entirely on…
Collecting
The Most Valuable Record Store Day Releases of All Time
Since 2008, Record Store Day’s limited-edition releases have created aftermarkets of seismic proportions. With Record Store Day fast…
The 25 Most Wanted RSD Releases
As Record Store Day rolls around each year, collectors prepare for a highly anticipated drop of limited-edition albums,…
The Most Expensive Single Sold on Discogs
In mid-April 1966, the collective members of the Velvet Underground convened at Manhattan’s Scepter Studios alongside German singer…
Guides
How to Care for Cassette Tapes & Players
For some cassette collectors, the thrill of finding unreleased bedroom demos is what keeps them hooked. For others,…
A Personal Guide to Record Collecting for Beginners
So you want to be a record collector? You’ve come to the right place. For the past two…
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Every Record Collector
The start of a new year is a traditional time to make resolutions for the year to come,…
Audio Gear
10 Most Iconic Old-School Boomboxes of All Time
There are few things more iconic than the old-school boombox. The boombox bridged the gap between the home…
5 Hi-Fi Albums You Need to Hear With a New Cartridge
When it comes to building a stereo setup with exceptional sound, there are tons of factors to consider.…
What to Do When a New Record Is Skipping
It’s one of the worst feelings for a music fan — you put a brand-new record on your…
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