Meet the Man Preserving 60 Years of Grateful Dead History
Since 1999, David Lemieux has been the official keeper of the keys to the Grateful Dead’s vaults. For the band’s 60th anniversary, he has some surprises ready.
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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.
Sonor Music and the Art of Resurrecting Italian Library Records
Lorenzo Fabrizi has built one of the world’s leading labels in reissuing Italian library music. Here’s how.
The Art of Grading Vinyl Records with John Manship
For over 55 years, John Manship’s clear and consistent vinyl grading practices has shaped his perspective as a legendary vinyl vendor.
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.
Meet the Label That Put Punk’s Most Overlooked Chapters on Vinyl
Lük Haas’ DIY label Tian An Men 89 gave global punk scenes a voice — from Romania to Pakistan — and reshaped underground music history.
Bootsy Collins Talks the Records That Moved Him
Bootsy Collins’ discusses his favorite bass players, the regenerative power of funk & his new LP, ‘Album of the Year #1 Funkateer.’
How RE: ANALOG is Spreading The Love for Vinyl in Beijing
Beijing may not be a crate digger’s paradise, but Ming Squall, creator of YouTube channel RE: ANALOG, is still spreading the love for vinyl locally.
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.
Inside Hellbender Vinyl’s Mission to Independent Artists
Frustrated with long wait times and industry bottlenecks, Hellbender Vinyl takes a new approach to small-batch vinyl runs.