Do vinyl records come with digital downloads?

Music is digital, streaming apps such as Spotify and Apple Music occupy millions of subscribers across the globe as the No.1 way of consuming music. Prior to these apps, music used to be downloaded in MP3 form. These could then be used to play via iTunes or other media playback…

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Does water damage vinyl records

We’re so careful when it comes to handling records, storing them, and cleaning them, all to ensure that we get the most enjoyment out of them for the longest time possible. Sometimes accidents do happen where water is spilled, you may have some unexpected water damage in the property, or…

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How much does it cost to post a vinyl record?

How heavy is a vinyl record? A typical LP weights between 120-180g including the album cover and inner sleeve you’re looking at below 300g How to ship a vinyl record via Royal Mail? The best and easiest way to send anything with Royal Mail is via their online portal, you…

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Is coloured vinyl worse than black vinyl?

Coloured vinyl records offer a change to the black standard issue you see across a majority of records. They look great when spinning on a record player and with technology improving you can get some pretty cool designs. What is a coloured vinyl? Traditionally vinyl records have come in black…

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Do paper sleeves scratch vinyls?

Looking to keep your vinyl record collection in the best condition with the hopes of having the same high-quality playback experience 30-40 years from now? Or simply just want to ensure you’re not accidentally scratching records? Sleeves are designed to protect the vinyl record when putting them in the outer…

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Are vinyl records bad for the environment

As the vinyl resurgence continues, the environmental impact of producing new vinyl records is becoming more of a discussion that people are asking. What are vinyl records made of? Vinyl records are made from PVC (polyvinyl chloride), they are a form of plastic and therefore aren’t great at breaking down…

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Why is my vinyl record jumping/skipping?

Vinyl records need to be loved and cared for between storage and handling. You may find over time you start to hear records jump, skip and pop. Below we look at why this happens and how to fix it. Record jumping, skipping and popping Firstly we want to discuss what…

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What music sounds best on vinyl?

I think we’ve settled the debate on vinyl by you simply being here and reading this blog. If you are here you’ve probably started to invest in vinyl, or want to start investing. This guide gives you an idea of what to look for and where to start your collection.…

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What is 180g vinyl and does it sound better?

When collecting newer vinyl you’ll find online stores stating 180g vinyl in the title of the record. You may ask yourself what this means, how does this affect the record, is it actually better, do I even need to care? We’ll go through everything you need to know about 180g…

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