Vinyl Week

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Vinyl Week 2025: our most valuable records, is 180g vinyl worth it, the best turntables we've ever tested and more Happy Record Store Day 2025!
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My most valuable record: What Hi-Fi? staff reveal their most precious vinyl possessions What Hi-Fi? staff reveal the one record from their collection that's most precious to them
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Is 180g vinyl worth it? We asked several hi-fi manufacturers if a record’s weight can impact sound quality The answers make for interesting reading...

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Why not celebrate Record Store Day with a limited-edition gold turntable?

By Joe Svetlik published

Available in US stores only

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How to set up a turntable and get the best sound

By Ketan Bharadia last updated

Setting up a turntable can be a tricky business, so here are some simple tips on how to get the best out of your deck.

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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.

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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

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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.

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I interviewed three independent record store owners – and they have one big piece of advice for vinyl newbies

By Alastair Stevenson published

New to vinyl? Here are some top tips from three record store owners to help

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How to choose the right record player for you

By Becky Roberts last updated

Everything you need to know about buying a turntable, from what to consider pre-purchase to setting it up when it's home.

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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.

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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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How to easily add a turntable to your music or TV system

By Becky Roberts last updated

You can connect a record player to a Bluetooth speaker, soundbar or virtually any other home audio setup

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