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Wondering why your vinyl records are taking so long?

If you’ve never had a vinyl pressed until now, you might get shocked by how long the turnaround time is—usually it’s 8-12 weeks. And there are even times when the pressing plants ship your vinyl records later than the expected time. This might frustrate you, especially if you’re close to your album release date… so […]

25 of the most awesome vinyl records with Trifold Packaging

There are many reasons why the vinyl record format has been gaining popularity for the past years. It gives a better listening experience with the tactility and high sound quality. But aside from the obvious, the packaging of the format is also a big factor. Vinyl packaging has larger dimensions compared to any other physical […]

12 of the most good-looking vinyl + cassette bundles

Looking for a good-looking vinyl + cassette bundle? Then you’ve come to the right place, coz today, we’ve got twelve of them just to satisfy your need for all things awesome. We’ve been talking about how these two formats have become en vogue again… so it comes as no surprise that these bundles exist! Which […]

7-inch Vinyl Record Pressing: Everything You Need to Know

7-inch vinyl records are the cutest of them all. You can have them the usual way (if you have a band) or as wedding giveaways or a gifts. If you’re planning to have your very own vinyl record pressing, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll be talking about 7-inch vinyl […]

9 albums with packaging that are highly engrossing

Hello folks! We’re back with another list of albums that you might want to throw your money on. We’ve done a list for albums with beautiful cover art, vinyl albums with uniquely designed record, and more. This time, we’ll be presenting you with albums that will leave you engrossed with them—not only because of the […]

How splatter vinyl records are made

Single-colored vinyl records sure are cool but they can be pretty boring for old collectors and fans who’ve already seen a lot of these custom-colored vinyl records. To add spice, why not have a custom vinyl pressing for splatter-designed ones? They additional cost won’t be a lot, yet they’ll make your fans thrilled. But first, […]

6 vinyl record facts even vinyl aficionados don’t know

Even if it’s an old format and even with its continuous rising popularity, I’m sure that not all audiophiles know all the facts and secrets of vinyl records. More so those who are just starting to explore vinyl. Well, then. Now let’s uncover six of those secrets that vinyl records hold. #1. MOST VINYL ALBUMS […]

Tips for Caring for Your Vinyl Collection

We already know vinyl records are awesome. It has been attracting not just the older generation of music lovers but also the ones from the younger ones. If you go to Tiktok, there are millions, maybe even billions, of videos presenting vinyl records collected by both young and old, new and seasoned record fans. If […]

Vinyl Album Artworks That Know How To Rock Portraits

Album covers go way back, way back and it’s thanks to vinyl records and their inner sleeves and of course the awesome art directors and artists that vinyl album artwork has become a thing. It’s even in the Grammy’s. Inner sleeves in the past were just there to add a layer of protection for the […]