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I have listened to my favourite music on vinyl, CD and streaming – and the differences go far beyond sound
By Harry McKerrell published
While there's much discussion of how CDs, vinyl, and streaming sound, far less is said about the actual experience of these various formats.

Tom Petty, Motörhead, The Doors, plus some big surprises: we reveal 10 top music journalists’ most treasured vinyl records
By Alastair Stevenson published
10 of the world's top music journalists reveal their most cherished records as part of our Vinyl Week special event

How to spot fake records: 10 tips to avoiding counterfeit vinyl
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Looking for some new vinyl this Record Store Day? Here are 10 tips on how to avoid buying a fake by mistake.

Old is gold: why I massively prefer buying old vinyl to new
By Chris Burke published
I've stopped buying new copies of older albums – here's why.

Now that vinyl record sales are on the rise, is there a more sustainable way to manufacture them?
By Robyn Quick published
Vinyl is great for music, but it ain’t good for the environment

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
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