The Incomplete Guide To Vinyl

Unveiling the Eccentric World of Record Players: 11 Unique and Weird Turntables

January 25, 2024

Vinyl records have experienced a resurgence in recent years, captivating audiophiles and music enthusiasts alike. While the classic turntable design is iconic, some creators have...

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What Happens To The Inner Sleeve Of Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door When Exposed To Water?

January 11, 2024

When subjected to water, the inner-sleeve of Led Zeppelin's 1979 release of 'In Through The Out Door' turns from black and white artwork into full...

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How Are Scented Vinyl Records Made? Marshmallow, Peach, Frankincense & More

July 12, 2023

The world of vinyl records has always been associated with a unique sensory experience—listening to the crackling sound and holding the tangible artefact in one's...

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What are the Most Popular Slang Words for Vinyl Records?

July 5, 2023

From wax to vinyls (hmm...) to liquorice pizza and frisbees, we're sure there must be hundreds of slang and other words for describing vinyl. Here...

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Atlas Records’ Top 10 Shaped Records - Bananas, Hearts, Lips & More

June 28, 2023

Today we are taking a look at our top 10 shaped records - all of the records in this article have passed through our hands...

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Records You Can Eat? The Story of Edible Vinyl...

June 21, 2023

Whilst it may sound ridiculous, edible records do actually exist, and in many different forms. If you have ever thought about combining your favourite things...

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Top 10 Bootleg Presses through History

June 5, 2023

Not always appreciated by artists, bootleg presses are a fascinating alternative look at the history of music. From Bob Dylan to Frank Zappa to Soviet...

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Counterfeit Records from Taiwan - First Record

May 25, 2023

Taiwanese pressings are typically made from regular paper covered in thin, transparent plastic (cellophane) on the inside and out. Many Taiwanese pressings are in fact...

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Bone Music or Music on Ribs - How to Share Music in a Totalitarian State

May 15, 2023

One of the most fascinating types of bootlegs we’ve discovered in our research has got to be rib records or ‘bone music.' In Russia it...

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Snap, Crackle & Pop - Vinyl Records Released by Kellogg's?

April 10, 2023

Normally, if a record is exhibiting signs of a snap, crackle, or pop - it might just need cleaning. The home-food giants at Kellogg’s, however,...

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Love Songs On Vinyl: Our Favourite Heart Shaped Records

February 14, 2023

What's more fitting at Valentine's than a heart shaped vinyl record? Most heart shaped records are 7" singles, but the extra bits of the disc...

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Why Is It Called A Bootleg Recording? A History of Bootleg & Counterfeit Vinyl

February 8, 2023

The term "bootleg recording" originated from the practice of smuggling illicit alcohol concealed in the leg of a boot during Prohibition in the United States....

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