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The What Hi-Fi? team on the first vinyl records they ever bought
As we celebrate Record Store Day 2024 today, team What Hi-Fi? recalls the first time they spent their own money on a vinyl record.
There’s nothing wrong with buying vinyl and never listening to it
Buying vinyl is great for a band and gives you a lovely, physical copy of the music you love – listening to it is just a bonus.
Vinyl pressing plants on surging demand, keeping it local, and whether coloured vinyl really does sound worse
For Record Store Day and What Hi-Fi?’s Vinyl Week, I spoke to two Australian pressers about the state of play in a resurgent industry...
Vinyl Week 2024: reviews, features, advice and more on all things vinyl and turntable-related
A week dedicated to new turntable reviews, vinyl-related features, advice and interviews building up to Record Store Day 2024 on Saturday 20th April.
When every week was vinyl week: a look back to What Hi-Fi? 1976 issue #1
A half a century is a long time in hi-fi; and only a few venerable turntable brands have made it through the long journey.
The 11 best Record Store Day 2024 releases – Gorillaz, Pearl Jam, Sonic Youth and more
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
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
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.
