Vinyl

Controversial opinion: there’s more to collecting vinyl records than audio quality

By Alastair Stevenson Published 18 April 26

When pressings go “mono” e mano, there’s usually only one winner

Ask The Reader: these are the UK's best independent record shops, as chosen by you

By Joe Svetlik Published 17 April 26

Let your fellow What Hi-Fi? readers be your guide to the best indie record shops in the UK.

If you’re a fan of 4K Blu-ray, then there’s an underappreciated sector of vinyl that you should explore

By Lewis Empson Published 17 April 26

Forget Dolby Atmos, it's all about two channel here

I visited one of the world's largest record shops, and it's like Disneyland for audiophiles

By Lewis Empson Published 16 April 26

If you're heading to Tokyo soon, be sure to add this place to your list

I don't have the budget for a turntable – is this solution a worthy alternative?

By Robyn Quick Published 16 April 26

Take a step into the world of hi-fi bars

Vinyl Week 2026: Sony's affordable turntables reviewed, is Dire Straits better on CD or vinyl, Rega's first turntable from 1973, and more

By Kashfia Kabir Last updated 15 April 26

Join us in a week-long celebration of all things vinyl and turntable-related in the lead-up to Record Store Day 2026

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