GUIDES

vinyl, properly.

short, practical guides from people who've spent too much money on records.

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How to clean vinyl records
A practical guide to cleaning vinyl records — dry brushing, deep wet cleans, what to avoid, and a routine that actually preserves your collection.
How to store vinyl records
How to store vinyl records to prevent warping, ring wear, and mould — sleeves, shelving, temperature, and the mistakes most collectors make.
What is my vinyl record worth?
How to figure out what a vinyl record is worth — pressing identification, grading, and the difference between catalog value and what someone will actually pay.

CITY GUIDES

record stores by city.

local-knowledge guides to digging in the cities we know best.

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