Wax Vinyl Records — Vinyl Collecting, Music History & Record Guides

Classic albums, music history, vinyl records and practical collecting guides from Wax Vinyl Records.

VINYL RECORDS · MUSIC HISTORY · COLLECTING GUIDES

Exploring recorded music through classic albums, artist histories, vinyl editions and practical collecting guides. Wax began as an independent record shop; today its archive and articles help readers discover music and understand the records behind it.

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The Dark Side of the Moon album artwork

Pink Floyd: How The Dark Side of the Moon Was Made

An exploration of recording techniques, sound design and the studio’s role in shaping Pink Floyd’s album.

Miles Davis — Kind of Blue album cover

Miles Davis: Kind of Blue (1959)

The 1959 jazz album that introduced modal improvisation to a wider audience, with features on the recording sessions, the music and original pressings.

Buying and caring for vinyl

Record cleaning machine featured in a buyer's guide

Best Record Cleaning Machines for UK Collectors

Practical advice on keeping records clean and maintaining a collection.

Turntable and vinyl record on a hi-fi system

Turntable Buyer’s Guide 2026

Record players, cartridges and the features that matter.

The Tornados – Telstar - 45-F 11494 - 7-inch Vinyl Record

Understanding Vinyl Grading

How record condition is described and what collectors should check.

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Classic albums & music history

Stories behind recordings, artists and the studio.

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Releases and artists from the wider Wax archive.

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Explore historic catalogue entries and record formats. These are not current Wax stock.

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Looking for a particular edition or format? The original Wax catalogue contains thousands of historic listings. Start with a format or genre, then use the catalogue search and filters to narrow your search.

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About the record archive

Wax Vinyl Records previously sold physical records. Its historical catalogue remains available for identifying artists, releases, formats and catalogue numbers. Archive listings are not current Wax inventory. Some external retailer links are affiliate links.