GOOD TASTE Records News Blog
Feb 23, 2026
Jazz, Soul, Funk & Global Grooves Vinyl Releases – February 27, 2026
If you collect jazz, soul, global funk, or deep international grooves, this week is stacked. These records aren’t just spins—they’re conversation starters.
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Feb 23, 2026
How to Research a Specific Vinyl Pressing Before You Buy
A well known album can exist in a hundred versions, and some of them are not worth owning. Catalog numbers, deadwax codes, pressing countries, and the five minute check that tells you which copy you are holding.
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Feb 16, 2026
New Album Releases & Arrivals February 20, 2026
We break down the must-own February 20 vinyl releases — what they sound like, why they matter, and why they absolutely deserve space in your collection.
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Feb 16, 2026
GOOD vs Bad Vinyl Pressings: How to Tell the Difference Before You Buy
Two copies of the same album can look identical and sound nothing alike. That gap is pressing quality, and it gets blamed on everything else. How to spot a good pressing from a bad one before you pay for it.
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Phono Cartridges and Styli Explained: How They Affect Sound, Wear, and Record Life
The stylus is the only part of your system that touches the record, and a worn one damages vinyl permanently. Cartridge types, stylus shapes, real lifespans, and how to tell when yours is finished.
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Feb 9, 2026
New Album Releases & Arrivals February 13, 2026
Spend Valentine's Day (and every other day) with your turntable and these new releases and arrivals.
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Feb 4, 2026
Record Store Day 2026 - The Official List
The list for all of the Record Store Day 2026 exclusives has just dropped today! These exclusive albums, CDs, and boxsets will be available in-store on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at GOOD TASTE Records
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Feb 2, 2026
New Album Releases & Arrivals February 6, 2026
Another Friday, another dangerously good stack of wax landing this week. From Jazz Vinyl, Hip-Hop Essentials, and Soundtrack Gems blog sections, it's all in GOOD TASTE Records!
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Feb 2, 2026
Belt-Drive vs Direct-Drive Turntables: Which Is Right for You?
Belt drive isolates motor noise. Direct drive nails speed and takes abuse. Neither wins outright, and design quality matters more than drive type. Here is how to pick for how you actually listen.
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Jan 26, 2026
How to Set Up a Turntable: A Step-by-Step Guide for Better Sound
Placement, levelling, tonearm balance, anti-skate, and alignment, in the order that matters. An hour of patience protects every record you own and costs almost nothing in tools.
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Jan 26, 2026
New Album Releases & Arrivals January 30, 2026
From Japanese city-pop gems and reggae royalty to grunge staples, hip-hop legends, and collectible color variants galore, this batch of new vinyl releases is a crate-digger’s dream.
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Jan 19, 2026
How to Clean Vinyl Records Safely: What Works and What to Avoid (2026 Guide)
Bad cleaning damages records as surely as no cleaning. What actually works, what to keep away from your vinyl, how often to do it, and when a record needs the ultrasonic treatment.
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