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The $125 Record Problem: Are Audiophile Reissues Still Worth It?

The $125 Record Problem: Are Audiophile Reissues Still Worth It?

As premium vinyl reissues climb past $100, collectors face a harder question: are they paying for better sound, luxury packaging, or fear of missing out? We examine what an expensive audiophile pressing should deliver before earning a place on the shelf.

Can a Band in Their 80s Still Make a Great Rock Record?

Can a Band in Their 80s Still Make a Great Rock Record?

Can rock legends still make great music in their 80s? Using The Rolling Stones’ latest album, Foreign Tongues, we explore whether creativity has an expiration date and what today’s vinyl collectors should expect from the artists who helped define rock music.

Beyond Journey: Ross Valory Brings All of the Above to Vinyl

Beyond Journey: Ross Valory Brings All of the Above to Vinyl

Journey cofounder Ross Valory’s legendary bass work takes center stage in his new solo album, *All of the Above*, a remastered vinyl release. In our interview, he discusses the album’s journey, the new track “City Lights,” and his creative life beyond Journey.

CDs Are Growing Faster Than Vinyl. But Is Listening Still the Point?

CDs Are Growing Faster Than Vinyl. But Is Listening Still the Point?

CD sales are growing faster than vinyl, driven by affordability, collectibility, and superfans. But as more buyers purchase physical music without owning a player, is listening still the point?

Is Vinyl Collecting Becoming Too Data Driven?

Is Vinyl Collecting Becoming Too Data Driven?

As new tools promise to track record wear, play counts, cleaning history, and cartridge life, vinyl collecting may be entering its data-driven era. But does better information help us enjoy our records, or make us afraid to play them?

A Vinyl Time Capsule for America at 250

A Vinyl Time Capsule for America at 250

A vinyl time capsule for America at 250, exploring 25 records that capture the nation’s roots, struggles, reinventions, and cultural soundtrack.

The Vinyl Comeback Needs a Cleanup Plan

The Vinyl Comeback Needs a Cleanup Plan

Vinyl’s comeback has been worth celebrating, but growth brings responsibility. As Warner Music Group tests record take-back programs, the industry faces a bigger question: can vinyl keep expanding without ignoring waste, overproduction, and quality?