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Top-Selling Hip Hop
Unforgettable Live Performances from Queen
Regarded as one of the greatest rock bands ever, the British act Queen, featuring Freddie Mercury, Brian May,…
Essential Steve Albini Albums
Steve Albini, who died of a heart attack on May 7, 2024, was one of the most influential…
Top 25 Best-Selling Records on Discogs in April 2024
The best-selling records on Discogs in April 2024 include highly anticipated reissues, new releases, and live albums from…
Collecting
Top 25 Most Expensive Items Sold on Discogs in April 2024
The most valuable releases sold in April 2024 include rare psychedelic rock LPs, soul 45s, and hard-to-find promo…
The Most Valuable Record Store Day Releases of All Time
Since 2008, Record Store Day’s limited-edition releases have created aftermarkets of seismic proportions. With Record Store Day fast…
The 25 Most Wanted RSD Releases
As Record Store Day rolls around each year, collectors prepare for a highly anticipated drop of limited-edition albums,…
Guides
A Guide to the Strokes
The Strokes first burst into the consciousness of cool spotters at the start of 2001. From the band’s…
A Personal Guide to Record Collecting for Beginners
So you want to be a record collector? You’ve come to the right place. For the past two…
9 New Year’s Resolutions for Every Record Collector
The start of a new year is a traditional time to make resolutions for the year to come,…
Audio Gear
How to Care for Cassette Tapes & Players
For some cassette collectors, the thrill of finding unreleased bedroom demos is what keeps them hooked. For others,…
10 Most Iconic Old-School Boomboxes of All Time
There are few things more iconic than the old-school boombox. The boombox bridged the gap between the home…
5 Hi-Fi Albums You Need to Hear With a New Cartridge
When it comes to building a stereo setup with exceptional sound, there are tons of factors to consider.…
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