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My Vinyl Collection
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items Every vinyl record in my collection is more than simply music; it's a memory and emotional trip. Here are some of my collections that might be in your collection too.
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Many collectors find rare or affordable records in thrift stores, flea markets, or estate sales. It requires patience, but the thrill of finding a hidden gem is unmatched. Check for Record Fairs Vinyl record fairs and conventions are excellent opport...
10 Essential Tips for How to Care for Your Vinyl Records
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The cover of The Bends features a CPR mannequin and was created by Stanley Donwood, who also worked on the artwork for Radiohead's other albums. Donwood's work for Radiohead is complex and sweeping, and has become an intrinsic part of the band's iden...
The Bends
OKNOTOK 1997 2017 is a 2017 reissue of Radiohead's 1997 album OK Computer that includes remastered versions of the album and its B-sides, plus three previously unreleased tracks: I Promise, Man of War, Lift
OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017
The album's lyrics address a range of topics, including climate change, groupthink, heartbreak, and love. Many critics interpreted the lyrics as a response to Thom Yorke's separation from his wife, Rachel Owen, who died of cancer seven months after t...
A Moon Shaped Pool
Radiohead released In Rainbows without a label, via their own website, and for whatever price listeners wanted to pay to download it. This experiment was known as "the Radiohead experiment". The release was a shock to the music industry and fans, and...
In Rainbows
French artist and sculptor Xavier Veilhan asked Godin, a former architecture student, to compose music to celebrate iconic pieces of architecture. Godin initially attempted to interpret each building in song for an art exhibition. With the help of pr...
Concrete And Glass
The album's theme revolves around cults, and the fictional Cracker Island is home to a crazed cult that can only be reached by submarine. The album is powered by a 2023 sense of unease, with Damon Albarn pondering how a deranged cult might take over ...
Cracker Island
The album was recorded over four months and went over budget by $250,000. The recording sessions were marked by drug addiction, breakups, and reports of Billy Corgan's tyrannical behavior. The album was so exhausting to record that Corgan and produce...
Siamese Dream
The album's title comes from a quote by former California governor Jerry Brown in response to the 2018 California wildfires. Brown called the wildfires "the new abnormal" instead of "the new normal". The Strokes' Shangri-La studio in Malibu was spare...
The New Abnormal
The album was inspired by the band's childhoods, the 1970s, and the psychedelic grandeur of Pink Floyd and ELO. The band recorded the strings at Abbey Road with David Whitaker, an English arranger who'd worked with the Beatles. The album is a nostalg...
Moon Safari
The Smile began working on the album shortly before the first UK COVID-19 lockdowns, and recorded it in London at Wack Formula and Air Edel Studios. Yorke wrote the lyrics at home during the lockdowns and recorded his vocals from home using streaming...
A Light for Attracting Attention
The album is a surreal "ghost story" that tells the story of David, a sound studio worker in Soho, London, who encounters a mysterious boy while working on a video. The album was inspired by a movie script that Wilson and Bennion wrote, which was inf...
Deadwing
The reissue was "meticulously prepared" by Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and the band's art director John Crawford. The reissue was pressed on 180-gram vinyl, which is a thicker grade of vinyl that some audiophiles prefer for its richer sound. The reis...
Nine Inch Nails: With Teeth (180g) Vinyl 2LP
The album is a concept album about a deteriorating planet that humans can no longer live on. The album's title is inspired by the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which states that if no energy enters or exits a system, the system's potential energy wil...
The 2nd Law
The album's themes were influenced by the social environment at the time, including the beginning of the Iraq War and the end of Muse's relationship with their American label, Maverick.
Absolution XX Anniversary
The album tells the story of Ziggy Stardust, a rock star who acts as an intermediary between Earth and space beings, only to be consumed by his own fame and hedonistic excesses. Spiders from Mars: The Spiders from Mars was the name of Bowie's backing...
Ziggy Stardust 50th Anniv. Half Speed Master
The cover was designed by artist Julian Opie and is on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London. The album was well received by critics, who praised the stylistic change and Albarn's songwriting. However, the band largely disowned the upbea...
Blur: Blur - The Best Of
Paul McCartney sketched the idea for the cover, which was to have the band pose on the zebra crossing outside EMI Studios on Abbey Road. On August 8, 1969, photographer Iain Macmillan took six photos of the band. Macmillan was perched on a stepladder...
Abbey Road Anniversary
The album's moody feel is due to frontman Dan Auerbach's emotional state during his divorce from Stephanie Gonis. Auerbach said he relied on music more than ever to get through the process. The band said the title could refer to suffocation, sadness,...
Turn Blue
Kevin Parker, the band's musician, said the album was inspired by a psychedelic mushroom trip in Los Angeles. He was listening to the Bee Gees' "Staying Alive" when he felt moved by the song's emotive, melancholy feel. The album is about the process ...
Currents
Cobain was fascinated by birth and pregnancy, and wanted to feature a picture of a water birth on the cover. The cover was designed by Robert Fisher, the art director at Geffen Records. Fisher hired photographer Kirk Weddle to shoot the image at the ...
Nevermind
Sleep is crafted to promote calmness and aid in meditation or restful states.
From SLEEP
A timeless ambient classic, this album provides a gentle and deeply calming experience for meditative sessions.
Structures From Silence
A collaboration rich with dreamy, piano-led ambient soundscapes
Harold Budd / Brian Eno / Daniel Lanois The Pearl Vinyl LP USED
A blend of classical and electronic elements with a calming undertone.
Ólafur Arnalds Re:member Deluxe Limited Edition Vinyl LP Boxed Set
Improvisational piano pieces with ambient textures.
Nils Frahm Spaces (Vinyl) 12" Album
A deeply personal and meditative album with experimental and ambient influences.
Ryuichi Sakamoto Async (Vinyl) 12" Album
Hypnotic organ loops and experimental sounds perfect for deep focus.
Terry Riley - A Rainbow In Curved Air - Vinyl
Top Cities and Places for Vinyl Hunting
Tokyo is a haven for vinyl lovers, with stores like Disk Union and Recofan, offering rare Japanese pressings and Western classics. The stores are well-organized, making it easy to explore genres and eras.
Tokyo, Jepang
Soho's Sister Ray and Rough Trade East are iconic locations for discovering indie and alternative records. Visit Portobello Road Market for unique finds and a vibrant atmosphere.
London, UK
Academy Records in Manhattan and Brooklyn's Rough Trade are must-visits for new and used vinyl. What to Look For: Limited-edition pressings and live recordings of legendary New York artists.
New York City, USA
Crocodisc and Vinyl Office specialize in jazz, chanson, and vintage rock records. Visit the Clignancourt flea market for eclectic and affordable options.
Paris, France
Known for its vibrant music culture, check out Greville Records and Round & Round Records. Melbourne’s vinyl shops often host live music events.
Melbourne, Australia
Why? A hotspot for electronic and techno vinyl. Check out Hard Wax for underground and dance music. Explore the city's second-hand shops for affordable rarities.
Berlin, Germany