Vinyl

This album was the 1980s poster-boy for CD – but I massively prefer it on vinyl

By Chris Burke published 15 April 26

A digital masterpiece intended to be heard on compact disc; but how does Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms compare to vinyl forty years on?

This underrated Rage Against The Machine album holds a special place in my vinyl collection

By Alastair Stevenson published 14 April 26

It may be well and truly out of its rebellious teenager phase, but this album is still as relevant as ever

We pick 8 of the best Record Store Day 2026 releases – The Cure, Nas, Miles Davis, Pavement and more

By Harry McKerrell published 14 April 26

Exclusive releases and vinyl editions we're adding to our wish list

A hi-fi classic: meet Rega's first-ever record player, the Planet

By Ketan Bharadia published 14 April 26

The Planet established the engineering DNA that has made Rega so successful

Here’s why this “unerringly ordinary and, to be brutal, boring” vinyl record is worth £19,000

By Alastair Stevenson published 13 April 26

I went down the rare vinyl rabbit hole – and it’s a pretty Dark place

The 10 most valuable records sold on Discogs last month (March 2026)

By Robyn Quick published 13 April 26

Which disc has snagged the top spot?

I’ve started collecting vinyl records of this unusual music genre – and it’s been a lot more rewarding

By Kashfia Kabir published 13 April 26

More consistent quality and beautiful packaging than new music pressings

"It's not just a transaction, it's a conversation" – how vinyl record shops are thriving in the digital age

By Joe Svetlik published 13 April 26

The digital threat might be greater than ever, but record shops are doing a roaring trade – here's how