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This Week’s Best-Selling Electronic
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Minimum One Post A WeekFunk Assault (2)2023Electronic, Techno, TribalVinyl, 12″, Limited Edition
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KhadimMark Ernestus’ Ndagga Rhythm Force w/ Mbene Diatta Seck2025Electronic, Folk, World, & CountryVinyl, LP
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10 Essential Political Folk Records
From Woody Guthrie to Tracy Chapman, these artists turned song into powerful protest, capturing injustice, resistance, and the human spirit across decades of musical activism.
Essential Quiet Storm Albums: 1970 – 1990
Derived from the title of smooth soul giant Smokey Robinson’s third solo album, quiet storm became a movement that gave rise to the evolving talents of Al Green, Marvin Gaye and more.
Remembering Brian Wilson’s Legacy in Five Records
Brian Wilson was unquestionably one of the most important figures in music. Take a look into his legacy and life through the five groundbreaking records.
Collecting
Vinylogue: DJ Rashida, From Prince’s Mentee to Global Tastemaker
Discover DJ Rashida’s dizzying life in vinyl that took her across the world, into Prince’s camp, and now remixing Chaka Khan.
The Most Valuable Releases Sold on Discogs in May 2025
The most valuable releases sold on Discogs in May 2025 includes the Beatles, three gatefold copies of ‘Dark Side of The Moon,’ and a rare Revelation Records EP.
How Record Stores Build Community
For the owners of Prospector Records, a new generation of vinyl collectors demonstrated an opportunity to highlight the social aspect of neighborhood record stores.
Guides
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.
Protecting Physical Media: Combatting CD and DVD Rot
These tips will help your CDs and DVDs last a lifetime.
Audio Gear
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.
The Art of the Mixtape: How to Make Your Own Analog Playlist
Digital playlists may be more convenient, but there’s nothing like the love and care that goes into curating a tangible mixtape.
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