Ever since he was a kid with an allowance, Chris Johnson has collected records. By his estimate, he’s now got more than a thousand of them in his basement. But that doesn’t mean he couldn’t add a few ...

Vinyl records have endured every format that threatened to replace them. CDs would make them obsolete in the eighties, ...

In 1961, 10-year-old Gerry Williams cut grass to save up for his first record. At the height of his collection, he owned around 15,000 personal records and his Washington, D.C.-based store, Orpheus ...

The 1980s were heady times for synthesizers and drum machines. Ushering out the distorted three-chord guitars and traditional ...

Jen Kokay remembers vividly the first record she purchased on her own. She was around 12, browsing a thrift store while on a family vacation in Michigan, when she stumbled upon Combat Rock by the ...

For many collectors of those spinning plastic discs of joy known as vinyl records, Record Store Day is better than Christmas. Every April (and Black Friday), music lovers emerge from their winter ...

Vinyl records hold a special place in the hearts of music lovers, and for jazz enthusiasts, they are truly a treasure trove. The beauty of jazz on vinyl lies not only in the sound but in the ...

The internet can be a great place to learn about any new hobby, such as collecting vinyl records, but not every tip is a gem. Some may even be downright damaging. One popular online "hack" ...

Step 2. Rinse. Dampen the cloth with a little bit of distilled water and wipe down the record, again moving in the same ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. The past year has been a trying one for music fans. Count me among ...