This Week’s Top Selling Hip-Hop
The Lost Art of the Comedy Record
In this day and age of hours-long podcasts and Netflix specials, the comedy record may not be as prominent as it was, but its legacy endures.
10 Essential Shoegaze Albums Every Collector Should Own
Lush, My Bloody Valentine, and more make up this list of essential shoegaze records every music fan should have in their collection.
Before Vinyl: The Obsessive World of 78 Collecting
A new album/book compilation from Tompkins Square tackles the question: Are 78s having a moment?
Collecting
Dan The Automator Plays His Favorite Vinyl Records
From Can influences to obscure funk and soul finds, Dan The Automator digs deep for the Discogs Listening Room in San Francisco.
The 25 Most Valuable Blue Note Records Ever Sold On Discogs
The most expensive Blue Note records ever sold on Discogs include rare releases, first pressings, and more.
DJ Holographic: Home Is Where the Turntable Is
Detroit’s DJ Holographic shares the personal history behind her vinyl collection, reflecting on family, grief, and the records that shaped her.
Guides
CD Price Guide: How to Determine the Value of Your CDs on Discogs
This guide will help you determine how much your CDs are worth.
A Personal Guide to Record Collecting for Beginners
All the things to consider when you start collecting vinyl.
Protecting Physical Media: Combatting CD and DVD Rot
These tips will help your CDs and DVDs last a lifetime.
Audio Gear
How to Set Up Your Turntable
This guide will help you set up your turntable correctly.
What to Do When a New Record Is Skipping
Learn how to check your vinyl and adjust your turntable setup if you’ve got a new record that’s skipping.
The Art of the Mixtape: How to Make Your Own Analog Playlist
Digital playlists may be more convenient, but there’s nothing like the love and care that goes into curating a tangible mixtape.


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