This Week’s Best-Selling Jazz
The Evolution of Nuevo Flamenco in 10 Albums
How flamenco’s greatest artists blended heritage and modernity to create a new sound.
Essential Dub Records: 1973-1985
Dub’s studio alchemy changed music forever. Discover the roots of its genre-defying influence.
Timeless and Essential Chicago House Tracks
Born in Chicago’s 1980s club scene, house music emerged as a Disco offshoot. Decades later, it remains a nightlife powerhouse. Explore ten iconic tracks here.
Features
Video: James Inge’s Northern Soul Rarities
Go inside the all-vinyl world of WXOX radio host and Northern Soul collector James Inge.
Video: Batom’s Journey To The DJ Booth
Introducing Batom, a new voice in Portland’s DJ scene that’s bridging the gap between local digging and late-night radio.
My Discography: A New Discogs Series
Take a look into the lives of five dedicated collectors in the upcoming series, launching mid-February.
Collecting
Obsolete, Odd, and Obsessively Collectible: Strange Audio Formats
From wire recordings to the Tefifon, explore the formats that didn’t stand the test of time.
CD Price Guide: How to Determine the Value of Your CDs on Discogs
This guide will help you determine how much your CDs are worth.
A Personal Guide to Record Collecting for Beginners
All the things to consider when you start collecting vinyl.
Audio Gear
Records Made Simple: How To Build a Great Vinyl Setup on a Budget
Here’s how to get started spinning records without spending more than you need to.
How to Set Up Your Turntable
This guide will help you set up your turntable correctly.
What to Do When a New Record Is Skipping
Learn how to check your vinyl and adjust your turntable setup if you’ve got a new record that’s skipping.


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