Gifts for Music Lovers That They'll Keep (From Someone Who Sells Them Every Day)
Most gift guides are written by people who Googled the topic and copied Amazon links. I wrote this one from behind the counter.
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Stories, guides, and notes from behind the counter
How to Store Your Vinyl Collection the Right Way
Water, heat, and stacking records flat. I've seen collections destroyed by all three. Here's how to store vinyl properly.
Read moreHow to Clean Vinyl Records Without Ruining Them
Someone cleaned their dad's Motown pressings with Windex. Three records destroyed. Here's how to clean vinyl the right way.
Read moreVinyl vs. Digital Sound Quality: An Honest Take from Someone Who Sells Records
I sell vinyl for a living, so you'd expect me to say it sounds better than digital. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn't.
Read moreWhat to Know Before You Buy Your First Turntable
Don't buy a Crosley. Don't spend $800. The best beginner turntable costs between $150 and $300. Here's where to put your money.
Read moreVinyl Record Grading Explained: What NM, VG+, and G Actually Mean
A customer paid $80 for a "mint" record with a 3-inch scratch. Here's how to grade vinyl so you never overpay.
Read moreWhat Is Record Store Day?
Every April, independent record stores across the country celebrate Record Store Day with exclusive releases, live music, and the kind of energy you can only find when vinyl lovers gather in one place.
Read moreJulie's Guide to Starting a Vinyl Collection
You do not need an audiophile setup or a thousand records to start collecting vinyl. Here is how to begin with what you love and build from there.
Read moreThe Story Behind Our Name
How a Ringo Starr concert in Nashville, a story about octopuses, and a lifelong love of collecting all came together to name a record shop in New Port Richey.
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