This Week’s Best-Selling Folk
15 Essential Post-Punk Albums
From the angular attack of Gang of Four to the gloomy sounds of The Cure, explore essential post-punk albums from the ’70s and ’80s.
Must-Have NYHC Records From the 1980s
Following on the heels of the city’s punk rock star, a faster, straight-forward alternative arose in the form of these DIY pioneers.
Inside ’s Underground Jazz Movement of the ’60s and ’70s
In ’60s and ’70s , a wave of boundary-pushing jazz artists redefined the genre — crafting some of the era’s most adventurous sounds, now ripe for rediscovery.
Collecting
Vinylogue: Sara Mautone
Italian DJ and fashion photographer Sara Mautone blends slow artistry with deep vinyl knowledge, calculated digging, and most of all, patience.
The Art of Grading Vinyl Records with John Manship
For over 55 years, John Manship’s clear and consistent vinyl grading practices has shaped his perspective as a legendary vinyl vendor.
The Most Valuable Releases Sold on Discogs in April 2025
The most valuable releases sold on Discogs in April 2025 includes a $15,000 punk single, a Beatles’ misprint, a rare Taylor Swift release, and more.
Guides
CD Price Guide: How to Determine the Value of Your CDs on Discogs
This guide will help you determine how much your CDs are worth.
A Personal Guide to Record Collecting for Beginners
All the things to consider when you start collecting vinyl.
Protecting Physical Media: Combatting CD and DVD Rot
These tips will help your CDs and DVDs last a lifetime.
Audio Gear
How to Set Up Your Turntable
This guide will help you set up your turntable correctly.
What to Do When a New Record Is Skipping
Learn how to check your vinyl and adjust your turntable setup if you’ve got a new record that’s skipping.
The Art of the Mixtape: How to Make Your Own Analog Playlist
Digital playlists may be more convenient, but there’s nothing like the love and care that goes into curating a tangible mixtape.


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