Collectible records aren’t just limited to jazz, rock, and classic rock. Hip-hop records, especially those
When it comes to showing off your VMG-graded vinyl records, high-quality images make all the difference. Whether you’re sharing your collection online, listing a slab
Final Thoughts While Green Day has released many other iconic albums, these three releases 39/Smooth, Dookie, and 1,000 Hours stand out as the most collectible,
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You may have noticed some vinyl records that feature labels or hype stickers that say DMM (Direct Metal Mastering) and others that say Direct-To-Disc. What
Today’s pick for “The Dollar Bin Audiophile” is “Duit On Mon Dei” (APL1-0817) by Nilsson. Harry Nilsson has been a favorite for many. His more
Before June 21, 1948, the 78 RPM shellac records were the golden standard. They have their drawbacks though. They’re noisy, fragile and can only fit
A word from one of our owners… Why Vinyl? I often get the question from family, friends, and trolls, “Why vinyl?” “Streaming is so much
No matter where you are in your collecting journey, curating a collection of iconic albums is a rewarding way to experience music in its purest
The world of collectibles is no stranger to value appreciation, with categories like high-end watches, cars, crypto, and graded media (comics, cards) capturing the attention
In 1994, the music world was introduced to Dummy, the debut album by British band Portishead. Merging elements of hip-hop, jazz, dub, and electronic music
Just because a record is pressed on vinyl doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to sound good. In fact, there are both high-quality pressings and low-quality pressings.
“Cletus! We struck gold!” We are always looking for the next thing to collect and invest in, and we may have just found it. But
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