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The 11 best Record Store Day 2024 releases – Gorillaz, Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth and more
By Harry McKerrell last updated
Record Store Day returns for 2024 – here are the special edition albums we think you should look out for during the event.

14 of the best vinyl documentaries to buy, rent or watch for free
By Becky Roberts last updated
From John Peel's record collection to the history of scratching, here's our pick of the best vinyl documentaries ahead of Record Store Day 2024.

What led to the resurgence of vinyl? Here are 5 reasons why it’s back and booming
By Ainsley Walker published
After years of stagnation, vinyl is seeing a continued re-emergence as a major format. For Vinyl Week, let's take a look at some of the main factors behind this growth.

10 tips for buying second-hand vinyl
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Crate digging for records is an art. Here's how to do it right.

From voice to vinyl: how records get their groove
By Chris Burke published
Ever wondered how music actually gets onto your vinyl records? Let us take you now on a journey into sound

How does a vinyl record make a sound?
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the LP become sweet music?

Tales from the Record Store: Lost punk classics, Elton John encounters, CD-fusion and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
As part of our Vinyl Week special event and to celebrate Record Store Day, we spoke to three big-name store owners to find out their weirdest customer stories.

A brief history of the turntable and vinyl records
By Becky Roberts last updated
Next time you’re wrapping your sandwiches in tinfoil, think about its role in the invention of the turntable...
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