This Week’s Best-Selling Folk
10 Essential Britpop Albums Everyone Should Own
Explore the mid-’90s guitar scene that offered a more optimistic alternative to the angst and alienation of grunge.
15 Essential Funk Records Everyone Should Own
From Prince to Parliment-Funkadelic, explore some of the best funk albums of all time.
Albums You May Have Missed: Winter 2025
Explore 20 releases that may have passed you by this winter, from Aoba Ichiko to Saya Gray and more.
Collecting
The RSD 2025 Standouts You Need to Know
Record Store Day 2025 delivered on the hype. Dive into the biggest, most impactful records from the day.
How to Make the Most of Record Store Day with Discogs
Maximize your Record Store Day experience by using Discogs’ tools to plan your hunt, track your finds, and connect with the global record collecting community.
Ben Gibbard Plays His Favorite Vinyl Records
From post breakup soundtracks to the first music he viewed as “his own,” Ben Gibbard shares some of his favorite vinyl for the Discogs Listening Room.
Guides
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.
How To Store Vinyl Records
Research a variety of storage options and tips for your vinyl collection.
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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