Designed in celebration and support of independent record shops, Record Store Day (RSD) provides vinyl enthusiasts around the globe the opportunity to get their hands on exclusive and unique special edition pressings not available anywhere else. From unique color variants, niche albums, and one-off pressings, this is the time of year to find the precious […]
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Consider Letting Go This Record Store Day
Another Record Store Day (RSD) drop is here. Many record collectors and vinyl enthusiasts will brave heat waves, rain storms or hours of standing in long lines to get some of those sweet sweet RSD releases. Many record collectors eagerly wait for the RSD list to be released and then go into planning mode about what releases to get. Perhaps […]
10 Great Reggae Artists and Albums
International Reggae Day July 1 marks another year of celebration as reggae fans gather worldwide in honor of commemorating this influential Jamaican music genre. Held in Kingston, Jamaica, artists, locals, and foreigners gather together surrounded by non-stop music and dancing, food, and entertainment. This year you can get involved virtually and learn more about the history […]
Why Record Vinyl Records to USB/MP3?
Benefits of Ripping Your Vinyl to MP3 That title alone may scare some people off. Vinyl + Digital? Sacrilege! That feeling is fair as we of course praise the joy of the vinyl listening experience. For many of us listening to vinyl is THE way to listen to our favorite albums. There are however some benefits to ripping your vinyl to MP3. The two […]
Top 10 Reasons to Buy Records at Your Local Record Store
These days there are countless places to pick up vinyl records. From big box stores to online marketplaces, vinyl is one of the most popular forms of purchasing music. Whether you are looking for old or new, the local record store usually has it all. We’ve outlined the top reasons to buy vinyl albums from your […]
Advantages of Owning a Record Player
Why Own a Record Player? Music is experienced differently depending on what kind of system you are using. Streaming platforms, YouTube, CDs or MP3 files, whether it’s on your smartphone, computer, at home, or even in your car, these are digital formats. Often there is compression involved to make smaller file sizes. For some individuals, […]
History of the Phonograph
The development of turntables and record players has changed throughout history. New innovations and designs allow improvements that carry forward and improve the sound quality. While modern designs look vastly different from the original photograph, you can see a reflection of the initial invention when you evaluate the history and development of the phonograph. Early […]
Why Vinyl Sounds “Warmer”
The experience of listening to music varies based on the device you use when playing a song. Playing music through a digital device differs significantly from the sound of a vinyl record. By understanding the way vinyl impacts sound quality, you will recognize why it has a warmer sound. What is a Warmer Sound in […]
