The changing economy over the last 40 years has increased the basic cost of living. You often hear people who grew up in the 80s talking about how much things cost and ‘in my day, you could have bought…’ So we’re looking at the price of vinyl records over the years. Have they really increased in cost? Does this differ…
Melting vinyl records into bowls is a fun and unique way to repurpose old or unwanted records. With a few tools and some patience, you can create beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowls that are perfect for displaying small items or holding trinkets. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to melt vinyl…
Read MoreAs vinyl record sales continue to rise, more and more people are looking to sell their collections. But with so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to get the best price for your records. Online sellers One of the most popular options for selling vinyl records…
Read MoreVinyl records have been making a comeback in recent years, with more and more people rediscovering the joys of listening to music on a turntable. Not only do vinyl records have a warm and rich sound that can’t be replicated by digital formats, but they also offer a tangible connection…
Read MoreTurntables, also known as record players, are devices that play vinyl records. They have a spinning platter on which the record is placed and a tonearm that holds the needle, or stylus, which is responsible for reading the record’s grooves and converting the resulting mechanical vibrations into an electrical audio…
Read MoreIn this blog we’re looking at slipmats, what their function is, do you need one, and the different types, and affects on sound. What Is A Slipmat? Simply put a slipmat is a circular piece of cloth or synthetic material which is placed on a record player platter instead of…
Read MoreIf you have built up a collection then you are bound to have two types of vinyl records, 7” EPs and 12” LPs – These are the two most common record types. If you are looking at seriously collecting vinyl records, or upgrading your record player you may ask the…
Read MoreChristmas comes just once a year. It’s made with family, friends and food. Music plays an important part of Christmas, it’s usually the first thing people put on at the start of December to make them feel more Christmassy. As vinyl record lovers we don’t generally like novelty, but there…
Read MoreVinyl record subscription services have been around since the late 2010s. They are designed to help music lovers grow their vinyl music collection with the emphasis on discovery as well as the classics. Each subscription services works a little differently, but most look at sending you vinyl records based on…
Read MoreChristmas 2022 is just around the corner. If you’re part of a secret Santa, looking for a stocking filler, or simply want to spoil someone rotten this Christmas then look no further. We’ve collected some of the best gifts for vinyl record lovers you can buy in the UK. These…
Read MoreThe changing economy over the last 40 years has increased the basic cost of living. You often hear people who grew up in the 80s talking about how much things cost and ‘in my day, you could have bought…’ So we’re looking at the price of vinyl records over the…
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