The very first vinyl record was pressed in 1948 by Columbia Records: Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E Minor by violinist Nathan Milstein. It was, of course, a standard black disc. Imagine spinning that ...

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The hunt, the artwork, the ritual, the sound. Vinyl is still the retro format that rewards collectors every time—CDs will ...

Did you just buy a record player and realize you’re surprisingly low on music to play on it? You’re not alone: Everyone has to start their vinyl collection somewhere. That means getting some of your ...

More than 2 million vinyl records were sold in the United States in the week ending Dec. 21, the third-largest week for vinyls since 1991, Billboard reported, largely propelled by Taylor Swift, who ...

Tyler Colby won a 'Space Race' contest to open 7 Bridges Record Lounge, bringing vinyl, coffee and live music to South ...

An analog audio recording pressed in vinyl. The 45 RPM record holds one song per side, while 33 1/3 RPM "Long Play" records hold an entire album (see LP). With the sound literally "carved" in a spiral ...

Editor's Note: March 2, 2026: In our first major update of 2026, we've added two new turntables—the splurge-worthy Technics SL-40CBT and the Audio-Technica Sound Burger portable record player. While ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It's no secret that vinyl records are making a major comeback. Even Harry Styles set ...

How do you make four go into one? Very cleverly, it turns out.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...

Vinyl collectors and music fans can dig through thousands of records and music collectibles when the Southwest Michigan Record Show returns May 16, to Grand Upton Hall at Lake Michigan College’s ...