Vinyl
Latest about Vinyl

Record lovers rejoice as vinyl beats CD sales for the first time since 1987
By Harry McKerrell published
Once thought of as an endangered species, vinyl records are outselling the threatened CD format by a considerable margin.

Record Store Day 2023 reveals extensive release list, including Taylor Swift, The Cure, Pixies and Ennio Morricone
By Harry McKerrell published
This year’s Record Store Day event will see some of the biggest artists, new and old, treating us to some select vinyl goodness.

Record Store Day’s Behind The Counter documentary peeks behind the vinyl store curtain
By Harry McKerrell published
Behind The Counter returns to shine a light on the enthusiasts and owners at the forefront of the welcome revitalisation of UK vinyl sales

Want to add a record player to your Sonos system? Check out the Victrola Stream Onyx
By Tom Bailey published
Victrola's first Sonos-certified streaming turntable was such a success that the US firm has unveiled another, more affordable version...

How Lou Reed's 'Transformer' on vinyl changed music for me for ever
By Jonathan Evans published
A vinyl copy of Lou Reed's 1972 brilliant second studio album unveiled a whole new world of music.

I found the vinyl revival underwhelming... until I made one effective system upgrade
By Chris Burke published
A simple but essential upgrade to my hi-fi system opened my ears to how good vinyl really sounds.

Teenage Engineering's PO-80 Record Factory is a fun, affordable way to make and play your own vinyl
By Ruben Circelli last updated
Don't just play your own vinyl, make it yourself with this cute gadget using USB power and a 3.5mm input.

New climate-friendly vinyl format confirms big-name artist for its first release
By Joe Svetlik published
We now know who will feature on the first commercially available 12" made from sustainable bioplastic.
Get the What Hi-Fi? Newsletter
The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.