Vinyl
The Best Record Players for Every Budget, According to an Expert
We asked a vinyl laird about the best record players, from portable Crosleys and DJ-worthy stereo turntables to Audio-Technica players and more.
11 Hot Girls Tell Us the Best Gifts They’ve Ever Received
Hot Jordan and co. deserve crystals, incense, and Lactaid; a Hershel backpack, and a hers-and-its plushie to share with her dog for holiday presents.
Vinyl Is More Popular Than Ever. Surprisingly, That's a Problem
Pressing plants can't keep up with unprecedented demand, and big box chains are selling LPs now, resulting in devastating delays.
Meet the Singaporean Couple Selling Records and Rubbish for a Sustainable Life
From flipping tracks under pressure to turning trash into treasure, this power couple teaches us the secrets to staying grounded.
What Actual Record Store Clerks Think of Hulu's 'High Fidelity' Reboot
VICE asked LA record store clerks for their review of the Zoë Kravitz-led reboot of the beloved 90s film about love and music snobbery.
Instead of a $1,400 Stereo That 'Sounds Analog,' Just Buy a Record Player
For the price of iFi's Aurora, you could book a vacation or buy a ton of records for a moderately priced record player.
Week on Week: The VICE India Mixtape
A song for each day of the week, throwing in a mix of new releases and some #throwbacks too—everything from homegrown hip-hop to Bollywood (uh-no?) and K-pop—we gotchyu.
Copy of Prince's 'The Black Album' Sells for $27,500, Breaks Discogs Record
The only known Canadian copy of the record was salvaged by a pressing plant employee in 1987.
The Zen of Cleaning Out Your Black Metal Record Collection
The only silver lining to moving tons of vinyl, plus some sweet tunes from Thou, False, Habak, Neckbeard Deathcamp, Penance Stare, and more.
Weezer Are Releasing "Africa" on Vinyl, but It’s Already Sold Out
It'll be released through Urban Outfitters, because where else would you release a piece of meme-vinyl?
All These Metal Reissues Are Going to Kill Me
On the evolving dialectics of metal materialism and some killer new tunes from Anicon, Down Among the Dead Men, Closet Witch, Churchburn, and more.
Ever Wanted to Buy Vinyl Made From Miley Cyrus’ Piss? Urine Luck
The Flaming Lips say they want to make vinyl from Miley's urine. Ugh.