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Collector guides

Short, practical, no fluff.

How to sell vinyl records

What stores pay, how to spot the valuable 10% of a collection, and when to sell online instead.

Vinyl record grading, explained

The Goldmine scale from Mint to Poor, how to grade your own records, and what each grade is worth.

Record Store Day, explained

How the exclusives and lines work, and a battle plan for getting the release you want.

How to clean vinyl records

Dry brushing, safe wet cleaning, and the internet "hacks" that permanently ruin records.

How to store vinyl records

Vertical shelving, sleeves, climate — and the storage mistakes that warp collections.

Your first turntable setup

Why suitcase players eat records, what a real starter rig costs, and why to buy it at a record store.

City crate-digging guides