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 gems for your collection. For the sec...
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 prioritizing based on budget or availability, and then...
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 and genre of regg...
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 biggest benefits are preserving them, and making th...
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 local record shop.1. The Expertise of the StaffThis is the biggest one. Record store s...
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, the convenience of digital music file formats outweig...
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 History
The original ph...
When it comes to enjoying holiday music, there is something uniquely magical about listening to it on vinyl. Typically anything Christmas or holiday related includes warm nostalgic feelings. It just happens to feel extra special when playing old holiday LPs. Pair the warmth and crackle of your favorite records with some fuzzy slippers, and a nice hot chocolate or eggnog, and you almost feel tra...
When you notice skipping while playing a record, it may relate to a few key factors. By taking measures to address the common factors leading to skipping, you prevent damage to the record and improve the sound quality.
Dust and Dirt
A common reason your records may skip is dust and dirt that gets into the grooves. While it may occur on old records due to storage, paper sleeves or dust in the ...
The 45 revolutions per minute (rpm) adapter for records has much more of an interesting history than most assume. It is a small metal or plastic piece that is placed in the center of a 45 rpm record. The adapter allows for the record to be played on a turntable's 78 rpm or LP size spindle. Some 45 rpm adapters are diminutive solid circles that slide onto the spindle's bottom. Others are larger ...
