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Duran Duran Is Hiding a Golden Ticket Inside a Vinyl Record. The Prize? Their Entire Discography.

Duran Duran Is Hiding a Golden Ticket Inside a Vinyl Record. The Prize? Their Entire Discography.

Duran Duran is hiding a golden ticket inside one special edition vinyl record. The lucky collector who finds it wins the band's entire vinyl discography. Here's what you need to know about this unusual release.

Joan Jett Recorded an Album in Just One Hour in 1980. Now We Finally Get to Hear It.

Joan Jett Recorded an Album in Just One Hour in 1980. Now We Finally Get to Hear It.

Before Joan Jett became a rock icon, the Blackhearts recorded an album in just one hour. Lost for decades, those 1980 sessions are finally being released on vinyl, offering a rare glimpse into the band's sound before their breakthrough.

Led Zeppelin Tried to Destroy This Record. One Just Turned Up on Antiques Roadshow

Led Zeppelin Tried to Destroy This Record. One Just Turned Up on Antiques Roadshow

A rare Led Zeppelin single that was recalled and ordered destroyed has surfaced on Antiques Roadshow. Its story, and how it survived for more than 50 years, may be more interesting than its value.

The Earliest Van Halen Recording Is Finally Being Released. There’s a Catch.

The Earliest Van Halen Recording Is Finally Being Released. There’s a Catch.

A 1974 Van Halen demo is finally getting its first official release more than 50 years later. But there’s a catch: the 7-inch is limited to 1,500 copies and only available with Alex Van Halen’s new collector’s book.

Oasis Stopped More Than 100 Hours of Unheard Recordings From Being Sold. Who Actually Owns Them?

Oasis Stopped More Than 100 Hours of Unheard Recordings From Being Sold. Who Actually Owns Them?

Oasis stopped the auction of nearly 300 tapes containing more than 100 hours of concerts, rehearsals, soundchecks, and conversations. The dispute raises a fascinating question for collectors: if you own the physical tape, do you actually own what's recorded on it?

Beck’s $110 One-Step Is Digital. Should Audiophiles Even Care Anymore?

Beck’s $110 One-Step Is Digital. Should Audiophiles Even Care Anymore?

Beck’s $110 Ride Lonesome One-Step was cut from 24-bit/96kHz files transferred from analog masters. Does the digital step actually matter, or should audiophiles be asking a different question?

The Fake Vinyl Factory That Made £2.7 Million Selling Counterfeit Records

The Fake Vinyl Factory That Made £2.7 Million Selling Counterfeit Records

A £2.7 million counterfeit vinyl operation used vintage record presses and thousands of stampers to manufacture fake records. Here’s what the case reveals about counterfeit vinyl, and what collectors should check before buying.