Whether new or old, every record needs a bit of care to keep it free from crackles, pops, and scratches. Physical media — especially vinyl — needs a little more care than digital files, which won’t ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In recent years, being a vinyl collector has become something of a status symbol. The retro hobby has ...

Record collectors, listen up! Gone are the days of storing your vinyl in crates. You’ve curated the perfect playlist, now is not the time to hide it under a console. Show off your best finds. Use your ...

MIGHT BE GATHERING DUST. THERE COMES A TIME IN THE LIFE OF THE COLLECTOR WHEN ONE’S PRIDE AND JOY YIRGA BECOMES A BIT OF A PROBLEM. AS YOU CAN TELL, THEY’RE EVERYWHERE YOU TURN. LIKE MANY IN AN AGING ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. As someone who thinks about shopping and gifting for a living, it can ...

Another prized possession in my collection is a unique playable record postage stamp from Spain, issued on November 4, 2020.

Scott Dudelson, 45, peers out over the shelves of Santa Monica vinyl shop Record Surplus. First opening its doors in 1985, it’s been his home away from home since childhood. While other kids were ...

What beloved records did you first discover in the collections of your parents, your siblings or your friends? Share that memory and we'll have a record listening party. Hear your requests weekdays ...

When Jesse Kahn imagined what it would be like to be a father, he thought about music. He imagined introducing his future daughter to his favorite records. “I’ve spent so much time envisioning sitting ...