The Beginner's Guide to Vinyl Collecting
Everything you need to start collecting vinyl records. From buying your first turntable to building a collection you're proud of.
The Vinyl Guide
City guides, store spotlights, collecting tips, and everything you need to know about vinyl.
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City Guides
Record store guides by city
How-To Guides
Vinyl collecting tips and tutorials
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Store Spotlights
Featured record store profiles
Record Store Day
RSD releases, guides, and coverage
News
Vinyl industry news and updates
Top Lists
Best albums, covers, and rankings
Q&A
Answering collector questions
Album Art
Album cover commentary and art
Record Store Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules
The unwritten rules of record store etiquette. How to dig through bins, talk to staff, and not be that person everyone hates.
How to Grade Your Vinyl Records
Learn the Goldmine grading system for vinyl records. Accurately grade your collection for selling, buying, or insurance.
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