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June 24, 2026Classical music sits at the quieter end of most record shops, but for collectors in the know it is one…- June 7, 2026Does coloured vinyl sound worse than black vinyl? We unpack the pressing science, the picture disc exception, and how UK…
June 6, 2026A practical UK seller's guide to valuing, grading and selling vinyl records for the best price, from independent record shops…- February 1, 2026The United Kingdom is home to a vibrant network of brick-and-mortar record shops that cater to specific music genres. These…
January 25, 2026Vinyl collecting hasn’t just grown in the UK — it’s become mainstream. With that boom has come a less romantic…
