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Plucky indie hopes to make a dent in the backlog. The vinyl revival has left the handful of remaining pressing plants struggling to keep up with demand, resulting in painful production delays for labels. Fed […]
At the start of the supply chain is the elusive vinyl pressing plant. Now a rare breed, we’ve identified 40 vinyl record manufacturers globally. When you compare the rather limited stock of factories to the huge […]
For many, the allure of playing vinyl records lie in their warm tones and the crackle of the needle as it hits the groove. But, as sales recover to levels not seen in 20 years, […]
Last week I spent an afternoon in vinyl geek heaven reorganising my record collection. Since moving house (and continent) almost two years ago, they’ve been replaced on the shelf after playing with practically no regard […]
According to the musician’s Third Man Records, two separate owners of furniture have discovered copies of a 2004 single recorded by White’s former band the Upholsterers Some lucky furniture owners have found a rare Jack […]
We know that vinyl is back, but now the demand for retro is leading to some extraordinary prices. As LP sales return to a level not seen for almost 20 years, a small west London […]
Northern Soul fans are bidding more than £11,000 for a rare 7-inch record, a week before its online auction ends. The London Records’ pressing of Darrell Banks’ club classic Open the Door to Your Heart […]
Arizona-based artist Daniel Edlen has been collecting vinyl since he was a teenager at art school. One day he combined his two passions of art and music, and started painting musicians on to their records. […]
Incredible selection of rare 7″ singles, foreign pressings, private presses, 7″ box sets, future collectables and more….here’s a few choice pickings, and don’t forget to check the full list available here […]
A whistle-stop guide to the year’s most important developments. “Record Collectors despair as IKEA discontinues EXPEDIT shelving range”. The record collecting equivalent of a #breaktheinternet moment came in February this year when news began to […]
Behold, the inexorable rise of the novelty record. Somewhat debunking the myth that we all buy vinyl because the music just sounds better when pressed into virgin black wax, this year has seen what […]
In March of 2011, the Flaming Lips released a limited edition collaborative 12″ EP with Neon Indian that lit up the internet. It was a fascinating alliance, but the pictures of the actual vinyl records […]
Jazz: Why Buy? Superb range to suit all tastes – from Traditional/Dixie style jazz through to Swing, Be-Bop, Hard bop, Free Jazz and contemporary Prices to suit all pockets Many rare original pressings available in […]
Record players were first introduced back in the late 19th century, in order record and reproduce sounds, and while these machines are no longer used very much today, the technology lives on and remains quite […]
Promo versions are often more collectable than the standard release Tend to feature custom printed sleeves/discs Not available to general public Produced solely to promote release In some cases may feature an exclusive track/mix not […]
We’ve just had a handful of super rare Ska and Rocksteady singles come through the doors at eil.com – all original ’60s Island Records pressings, here’s a few choice picks with more to follow over […]
We’ve got some great Record Store Day rarities from Blur, Black Sabbath, David Bowie, The Fall, Arcade Fire and loads more, all in stock eil.com – be sure to check here for a full list….
The crackle of a vinyl revival has been getting louder this year as dropping the needle on a record becomes ever more in vogue. But what has been championed as a victory for music purists […]
Japanese Vinyl/CDs: Why Buy? Vinyl is invariably cut from the original masters Premium grade ‘virgin vinyl’ is used Very quiet pressings Superb audio clarity Beautiful presentation Heavyweight card sleeves Bonus UK/Japanese lyric inserts CDs […]
You want a little history lesson about the production of vinyl records? Check the video below. I just came across a documentary on how vinyl records were made in the early-mid 1960s. “The Sound And The […]
Audiophile Vinyl: Why Buy? Audiophile vinyl releases are usually sourced from the original master tapes, allowing for a much closer representation of how the LP originally sounded. They often utilise techniques such as half-speed […]
Cardboard box? No. Tall stack in the garage? Definitely not. A very special corner of the attic? Strike three. When it comes to storing and organizing vinyl, some of the most cliche spots are actually […]
1. Why should I buy vinyl? There are two basic answers for this: You are an audiophile, and fetishize the sound of analog recordings, or you simply like the aesthetics of vinyl records, packaging, and […]
1. That sound when the needle first hits the record. 2. Finding the perfect record player for your room 3. Getting an amazing set of speakers to really complete the experience. Be sure to check the […]
Taking Care of Your Vinyl Record Collection: You just inherited your family’s record collection. Or perhaps you’ve finally realized that with the huge stack of records lying on your bedroom floor, you might need to […]
In the world of small independent record shops you can’t really get any smaller than a shed. Matt Hawton’s store at the bottom of his garden in Peterborough is thought to be the smallest vinyl […]
Just landed at eil.com is this incredible collection of original New Zealand pressed vinyl, such is its scarcity that it’s got some of the seasoned, battle-hardened vinyl types that populate the office (me included) into a […]
The format that wouldn’t die is officially in remission Breaking Fad Vinyl has been the music format that wouldn’t die for the best part of three decades. Not since Kenneth Williams quipped “Infamy! Infamy! They’ve […]
Keep your eyes (and ears) peeled for this upcoming US Punk documentary – featuring interviews with the American punk scenes key players, what you get is a sneaky peek into the vinyl record collections of […]
Photographer Eilon Paz left Israel in 2008 to try his luck in New York. “It was the worst time to try your luck. It was the beginning of the recession. There were no jobs to […]
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