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5 special edition record players that demand to be seen and heard
By Joe Svetlik published
When renowned turntable makers collaborate with bands, designers and car companies, good things happen.

I’ve just planned my Record Store Day – here are 4 tips for shopping success tomorrow
By Becky Roberts last updated
Make the most of RSD 2025 this weekend.

We asked three record store owners what vinyl young people are buying – and their answer wasn't Taylor Swift
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Swifties are buying vinyl at scale, but what impact is that having on independents?

We asked 8 of the world's top turntable designers for their favourite records – here's what they said
By Kashfia Kabir published
Top turntable designers share the vinyl records they love listening to and that had a huge impact on their lives

Buying your first record player? Here are 8 questions you should ask yourself
By Joe Svetlik published
A pre-purchase checklist

I have listened to my favourite music on vinyl, CD and streaming – and the differences go far beyond sound
By Harry McKerrell published
While there's much discussion of how CDs, vinyl, and streaming sound, far less is said about the actual experience of these various formats.

How to change the cartridge on your turntable
By Ketan Bharadia last updated
Ever thought about fitting a new cartridge to your record player to upgrade the sound? We explain exactly how to do it.

Tom Petty, Motörhead, The Doors, plus some big surprises: we reveal 10 top music journalists’ most treasured vinyl records
By Alastair Stevenson published
10 of the world's top music journalists reveal their most cherished records as part of our Vinyl Week special event
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