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Continue reading →: The Hidden Treasure of Hawaiian Music Vinyl: Discovering the Joys of 1950s-60s Island SoundsExplore the overlooked world of vintage Hawaiian music records, where affordable collecting meets exotic sounds and nostalgic charm. From steel guitar masters to tiki lounge classics, these forgotten gems offer collectors a unique journey into mid-century paradise.
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Continue reading →: The vinyl squeeze: Why we can’t find affordable records anymore.In this blog I express my deep concern about the vinyl market’s precarious state, highlighting rising prices that discourage new collectors and diminish musical discovery. The shift from passion to profit, fueled by platforms like Discogs, threatens vinyl’s accessibility. I call for a return to valuing music for its essence rather than its inflated market…
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Continue reading →: The Dark Side of Crate Digging: Why Pink Floyd’s Masterpiece is a Collector’s NightmarePink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” is a highly sought-after album, yet its success complicates the collecting experience due to various pressings, reissues, and pricing misconceptions. Collectors must navigate a maze of details and market variances to find quality copies, with knowledge being essential for successful purchases in the vinyl market.
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Continue reading →: Vinyl Collecting 2025: Reissue vs. Original Pressings ExplainedThe vinyl resurgence is stronger than ever in 2025, with reissue labels cranking out everything from post-punk classics to obscure jazz rarities. But collectors often face a dilemma: should you buy a new reissue or hunt down an original pressing?
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Continue reading →: 10 Post-Punk albums you need in your collection.At the dawn of the post-punk era, I was just a kid in short pants, sitting cross-legged in front of the TV on Sunday nights, religiously watching Countdown—Australia’s answer to Top of the Pops.
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Continue reading →: The 10 Most Expensive Vinyl Records Ever Sold: What Makes Them Worth Millions? (2025 Guide)The vinyl record market has exploded in recent years, with rare pressings commanding astronomical prices that would make even seasoned collectors’ jaws drop. As a dedicated vinyl enthusiast with over three decades of crate-digging experience
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Continue reading →: Led Zeppelin “In Through the Out Door” Vinyl: The Complete Collector’s Guide to All 6 Covers (2025)In Through the Out Door marked a major turning point for the band. Recorded at ABBA’s Polar Studios in Stockholm, the album leaned heavily on the musical direction of John Paul Jones and Robert Plant.
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Continue reading →: Record Store Day: community, commerce, and the cost of collectingEvery Autumn (or Spring for my Northern Hemisphere readers), thousands of vinyl lovers line up outside independent record shops. This has become one of the most polarizing events in music culture.







