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Mar 23, 2026

New Album Releases & Arrivals March 27, 2026

Cult classics and anniversary pressings to fresh hip-hop heat and deep-cut reissues for March 27, 2026. What's not to love?

Vinyl Accessories You Actually Need (and What's a Waste of Money)

A small number of accessories genuinely protect your records. Most of the rest solve problems you do not have. Here is the honest split between what to buy, what can wait, and what to skip entirely.

Mar 16, 2026

New Album Releases and Arrivals March 20, 2026

March 20 is stacked in a way that feels almost unfairโ€”jazz, funk, electronica, indie, hip-hop, classic rock, and some seriously deep cuts all landing at once.

How to Sell Your Vinyl Records: Pricing, Platforms, and What to Expect

Every collector sells eventually. What separates a smooth sale from a frustrating one is knowing what you have, grading honestly, and picking the right venue. Here is how it works, from people who buy collections most weeks.

Record Store Day 2026 Event Details

Disconnect from the 'net & surf over to GOOD TASTE Records for Record Store Day 2026. Exclusives, live DJs, GOOD times & music all day long

Mar 9, 2026

New album releases and arrivals March 13, 2026

From iconic alternative acts and hip-hop heavyweights to electronic innovators and long-awaited reissues, this week has something for just about every kind of vinyl collector.

Mar 9, 2026

New Library Jazz releases arriving March 13, 2026

Library recordsย have long been a secret weapon for DJs, hip-hop producers, and soundtrack enthusiasts. Check all the hidden loops and breaks arriving this week.

Common Vinyl Buying Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Most collecting mistakes are cheap to avoid and expensive to repeat. Here are the eight we see most often at the shop, from trusting vinyl weight to running a worn stylus, and what to do instead.

Mar 2, 2026

New Album Releases & Arrivals March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026 is stacked. See what we're stacking this week.

What Makes a Vinyl Record Valuable? Rarity, Condition, and Demand Explained

Why one copy sells for twenty dollars and another for three hundred. Rarity, demand, condition, and pressing details, how they interact, and the myths that cost collectors money.

Feb 23, 2026

Indie, Rock, Pop & Alternative Vinyl Highlights โ€“ February 27, 2026

Pop icons, cult reissues, punk chaos, indie exclusives, and alt-rock essentials make this one of the most diverse release days of 2026 so far.

Feb 23, 2026

Dub, Reggae, Hip-Hop & Electronic Essentials โ€“ February 27, 2026

Basslines, breakbeats, dub chambers, and underground rap energy define this drop. Whether youโ€™re chasing vintage Jamaican dub or modern electronic anniversaries, this week hits heavy.