Essential Albums To Own On Vinyl: Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

A good record collection is serious business. It must span decades and genres, constantly evolving as you and your tastes do. Like round vinyl snowflakes, no two collections are the same, nor should they ever be. But there are some records that anyone daring to call themselves “a collector” should not be caught dead not … Read more

Essential Albums To Own On Vinyl: Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis

Kind Of Blue by Miles Davis

What does a fish tank with no water, a watch without hands a vinyl record collection without a jazz album all have in common? They’re all hopelessly incomplete! Hollow shrines of what could be. Sure, they may look nice, but they are missing an essential element that would make them significantly better. Jazz is made … Read more

Essential Albums To Own On Vinyl: What’s Going On by Marvin Gaye

What's Going On - Marvin Gaye

Most musical artists create music that will be appealing to as many listeners as possible. This was the case for most musicians writing in the genre called Motown. For years places like Hitsville U.S.A. in Detroit turned out hit records faster than GM or Ford could roll cars off the assembly lines in the same … Read more

Essential Albums To Own On Vinyl: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon Album Cover

You’ve seen the poster hanging on the wall of nearly every dorm room you’ve ever walked into. The triangular prism set in front of a black background reflecting light and shooting out a rainbow through the other side. Maybe you thought it would be cool to own the album the artwork originates from. Maybe you … Read more