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 […]
Here’s some choice early Ska/R&B singles that have just come through the doors at eil.com – all on the iconic Blue Beat label, whose reputation was such that it became a generic term for all […]
Why Buy? The items we offer in this range are carefully chosen for their potential to offer a real return for the buyer. In recent years the value of records/memorabilia by a select few artists […]
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….
Classic vinyl albums in stock at eil.com
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 […]
We are excited to hear the news that more than one million vinyl records have been sold in the UK so far this year – the first time the milestone has been achieved since 1996. With Pink […]
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 […]
…Don’t miss these two very tasty Bowie new releases in stock at eil.com… …and if you’re into Bowie we have a superb range of picture discs, limited editions, foreign pressings and more, in stock….here’s a […]
While debates surrounding music streaming services, online downloads, physical purchases and torrents have been raging the past couple years, vinyl has been making a comeback in a big way. Avoiding what seemed like an imminent […]
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 […]
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 […]
Think you’re an avid vinyl collector? Well, no matter how far your record fandom goes or as large as your library might be, chances are it pales in comparison to that of Aussie music aficionado […]
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