Guides
How to start with vinyl
What you need to play records, which turntable to choose, what records cost and how to look after them so they last.
Vinyl glossary
What 180g, gatefold, reissue, repress, first pressing, catalogue number or VG+ mean – terms from sleeves, online shops and second-hand listings, explained briefly.
Vinyl as a gift
How to choose a vinyl record as a Christmas or birthday gift: what to find out first, what to budget, album ideas, and what to do if they already have it.