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New vs Used Vinyl: What’s the Difference and What Should You Buy?

One of the most common questions for record collectors is: Should I buy new vinyl or used vinyl? The answer isn’t as simple as one being “better” than the other.

Jan 12, 2026

New Album Releases & Arrivals January 16, 2026

January vinyl drops don’t usually go this hard—but January 16, 2026 is stacked with everything from underground jazz-funk and Japanese city pop to hip-hop, psych-soul, soundtracks, and audiophile-grade reissues.

Jan 5, 2026

New Album Releases and Arrivals January 9, 2026

From legendary jazz reissues and iconic rock staples to Japanese city pop grails, modern electronic essentials, and some seriously tempting color variants, this batch feels like a statement: the new year is coming in loud, proud, and analog.

How To Store Vinyl Records Properly and Why Temperature, Sleeves, And Shelving Matters

Improper storage is the fastest way to permanently damage vinyl records. Warping, surface noise, seam splits, and jacket wear are almost always the result of poor storage — not age.

Why Vinyl Records Still Matter in 2026

It's a new year and another great year for vinyl records and it's importance to ownership, intentionality. and quality.

Dec 29, 2025

New Album Releases & Arrivals January 2, 2026

January 2, 2026 is stacked with classic album reissues, long-awaited anniversary editions, soundtracks, Japanese city pop essentials, indie exclusives, and colored vinyl variants that collectors are already circling. We're also back with another START YOUR EAR OFF RIGHT (SYEOR) campaign with Rhino/Warner Records

Dec 15, 2025

New Album Releases & Arrivals December 19, 2025

December 19 is absolutely stacked with must-have vinyl drops, the kind that make end-of-year lists feel unfinished until you’ve secured a few of these

Dec 8, 2025

New Album Releases and Arrivals for December 12, 2025

Another week, another stack of wax worth clearing space on the shelf for. December always hits that sweet spot where holiday exclusives, anniversary pressings, and long-awaited reissues collide—and this week is absolutely stacked.

Dec 1, 2025

New Album Releases & Arrivals for December 5, 2025

December 5 is packed with long-awaited soundtrack pressings, rare reissues, deluxe anniversary editions, color variants, live sessions, and cult classics finally getting the wax treatment

Nov 24, 2025

RSD Black Friday 2025: In-Store Exclusives Dropping Friday, November 28 — Full Collector’s Guide

RSD Black Friday 2025 is one of the biggest yet, featuring more than 120 exclusive vinyl releases across rock, hip-hop, jazz, punk, soundtracks, indie, and holiday classics. All titles are in-store only on Friday, November 28. Highlights include Prince’s Around the World in a Day boxset, George Harrison’s zoetrope edition, Bad Brains archival sets, Miles Davis’ rare live performance, and Vince Guaraldi’s 60th-anniversary Charlie Brown Christmas. Remaining stock goes online November 29.

Nov 24, 2025

New Album Releases & Arrivals for November 28, 2025 - Non-RSD list

There's more than just RSD Black Friday arrivals headed into the shop this week. Check out what's coming in alongside the exclusives.

RSD Black Friday 2025 Event Details - November 28, 2025

Mark your calendars for RSD Black Friday 2025, happening on Friday, November 28, 2025! This annual event celebrates the culture of independent record stores and offers music lovers a chance to get their hands on limited edition releases just in time for the holidays.