Vinyl
The VICE Guide to Indie Sleaze Style
Whether you shotgunned Sparks in 2009 or learned about deep Vs through TikTok, it's time to recount the best trends of this cultural era.
The Best Latex Clothing (for Making Trinity Proud)
Whether you're cracking whips in the bedroom or selecting a lowkey horny ‘fit for brunch, latex clothes giveth.
This Bluetooth-Enabled Record Player Is a Mid-Range Collector’s Dream
Audio-Technica’s AT-LP60XBT record player is easy to set up, connects to Wi-Fi, and won’t scratch your collection.
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.
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 Putting Their “Africa” Cover 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?