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We pick 9 of the best Record Store Day 2025 releases – Sam Fender, De La Soul, Waxahatchee and more
By Harry McKerrell published
All of our choice cuts from Record Store Day 2025, including the likes of De La Soul, Sam Fender and a very special movie soundtrack.

9 tips for new or returning vinyl fans that will help you on your record-collecting journey
By Chris Burke published
The do's and don'ts of record collecting, and some things we wished we'd known when starting out.

From voice to vinyl: how records get their groove
By Chris Burke last updated
Ever wondered how music actually gets onto your vinyl records? Let us take you now on a journey into sound

How big is your vinyl collection? And how often do you add to it?
By Tom Parsons published
We want to know all about your record-collecting habits for this Vinyl Week edition of Ask the Reader

Vinyl and CD recycling scheme reboots in the UK – and major indie record stores are onboard
By Becky Roberts published
The announcement coincided with yesterday’s World Recycling Day

John Lewis to start selling vinyl records this month – and it has pretty great taste
By Joe Svetlik published
In partnership with Rough Trade

Record Store Day date confirmed! RSD 2025 returns this April to support UK indie record stores
By Harry McKerrell published
The biggest celebration of vinyl and indie record shops returns for its 18th edition on Saturday, April 12th.

Buying new music? I've searched for the best vinyl record and CD deals in the Amazon Black Friday sales
By Kashfia Kabir published
Hand-picked Amazon Black Friday deals on vinyl records and CDs (and one cassette tape)
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