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Our Blog - Sunday Vinyl Chat

  • Why Start a Record Collection in 2025?

    If you're thinking about starting a record collection, you might be asking yourself: why bother? More than anything, records are cultural artifacts. They're reflections of what matters to you—snapshots of your identity, values, and the moments that have shaped your life. They are part of your life story.

  • Iconic Album #4, 'Smashing Pumpkins, Siamese Dream'

    What could possibly be said about Siamese Dream that hasn’t already been said? Smashing Pumpkins didn't just release an album in 1993—they detonated a sonic bomb that blindsided the alternative scene and reshaped rock music for the rest of the decade.

  • Technology moves forward — but is it always progress?

    Back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, there was a wave of brilliant audio engineers and companies all striving to create equipment that captured the emotion and energy of a live performance. Some succeeded spectacularly, some built to a price point — but many products are iconic and still worth celebrating today.
    This isn’t to say that modern equipment isn’t excellent — much of it is. Sometimes the price is a barrier. But in the relentless drive for the next new thing, a lot of fantastic vintage gear gets overlooked.