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This Week’s Best-Selling Hip-Hop
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Eternal Atake (Deluxe) / LUV vs. The World 2Lil Uzi Vert2025Trap, Pop Rap, Cloud RapVinyl, Album, Record Store Day, Deluxe Edition, Stereo
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Black Samson, The Bastard SwordsmanWu-Tang Clan, Allah Mathematics2025Boom Bap, Hardcore Hip-HopVinyl, Record Store Day, Numbered
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Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)Lin-Manuel Miranda2016Hip Hop, Stage & Screen, Musical4 x Vinyl, LP, Box Set, Album, Stereo
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The History of The Motorik Beat in 10 Records
Explore how this hypnotic rhythm shaped krautrock, post-punk, and electronic music across decades.
10 NWOBHM Albums That Belong in Every Collection
From Iron Maiden’s explosive debut to Venom’s speed assault, these ten records capture the raw power, innovation, and legacy of a genre that reshaped heavy music.
The Essential Albums of Steve Albini: Behind the Board and On the Stage
From his origins with Big Black to his engineering feats for artists from Nirvana to PJ Harvey, Steve Albini’s mark on underground music is indelible and iconic.
Collecting
The Most Valuable Releases Sold on Discogs in April 2025
The most valuable releases sold on Discogs in April 2025 includes a $15,000 punk single, a Beatles’ misprint, a rare Taylor Swift release, and more.
The 50 Most Valuable Punk 7-inches Ever Sold On Discogs
The most expensive punk 7-inches ever sold on Discogs include rare releases from the Misfits, Sex Pistols, Bad Brains, and Minor Threat.
Dweezil Zappa Plays His Favorite Vinyl Records
A phone call from Eddie Van Halen started a young Dweezil Zappa on his guitar journey. Today, his journey continues as a musician, producer, and deep listener.
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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