Vinyl Treasures: Your City Guide to NYC, Chicag...
Are you a vinyl collector, music enthusiast, or a curious traveler with an ear for analog sound? Whether you’re digging for hidden treasures or the latest pressings, discover some of...
Vinyl Treasures: Your City Guide to NYC, Chicago & LA Record Stores
Are you a vinyl collector, music enthusiast, or a curious traveler with an ear for analog sound? Whether you’re digging for hidden treasures or the latest pressings, discover some of...
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What is a Bluetooth Record Player & How Do They...
Over the past few years, a fresh kind of turntable has emerged to bridge the gap between digital convenience and the warm character of analog sound. If you find yourself...
What is a Bluetooth Record Player & How Do They Work?
Over the past few years, a fresh kind of turntable has emerged to bridge the gap between digital convenience and the warm character of analog sound. If you find yourself...
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The Rise of Vinyl in the Streaming Era: What’s ...
In an era ruled by digital streaming, vinyl records might seem like a relic of the past. Yet, their popularity has surged over the past decade, tapping into something modern...
The Rise of Vinyl in the Streaming Era: What’s Behind the Comeback?
In an era ruled by digital streaming, vinyl records might seem like a relic of the past. Yet, their popularity has surged over the past decade, tapping into something modern...
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Top Tips For Buying Used Vinyl Records: Your Guide
Buying used vinyl records can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you’re new to this, don’t worry about the jargon or the pull of nostalgia that might affect your...
Top Tips For Buying Used Vinyl Records: Your Guide
Buying used vinyl records can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you’re new to this, don’t worry about the jargon or the pull of nostalgia that might affect your...
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How to Value & Sell Your Vinyl Records: Your Guide
Discovering the true value of your vinyl records can feel overwhelming, but it’s a rewarding task when you know where to begin. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newbie...
How to Value & Sell Your Vinyl Records: Your Guide
Discovering the true value of your vinyl records can feel overwhelming, but it’s a rewarding task when you know where to begin. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newbie...
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Understanding Vinyl Record Sleeves: What to Use...
To keep your vinyl record collection safe and sounding great, you need to know how to store records in sleeves. This protects them from dust, scratches, and wear, ensuring your...
Understanding Vinyl Record Sleeves: What to Use & Why It Matters
To keep your vinyl record collection safe and sounding great, you need to know how to store records in sleeves. This protects them from dust, scratches, and wear, ensuring your...
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Vinyl Vs. Digital: The Pros and Cons
In an age dominated by digital technology, the debate over the superiority of vinyl vs digital music formats continues to drive passionate discussions among audiophiles, vinyl collectors, and casual listeners...
Vinyl Vs. Digital: The Pros and Cons
In an age dominated by digital technology, the debate over the superiority of vinyl vs digital music formats continues to drive passionate discussions among audiophiles, vinyl collectors, and casual listeners...
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Vinyl Vs. CDs: What are the Differences?
In a world where digital music reigns supreme, vinyl records and CDs stand out as two enduring physical music formats, each offering a unique listening experience. Whether you’re a seasoned...
Vinyl Vs. CDs: What are the Differences?
In a world where digital music reigns supreme, vinyl records and CDs stand out as two enduring physical music formats, each offering a unique listening experience. Whether you’re a seasoned...
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Record Player Maintenance: Everything You Shoul...
Record players, with their vintage charm and rich sound quality, have seen a resurgence in popularity. However, many enthusiasts are unaware of the maintenance they require, leading to performance issues...
Record Player Maintenance: Everything You Should Know About Taking Care of Your Record Player
Record players, with their vintage charm and rich sound quality, have seen a resurgence in popularity. However, many enthusiasts are unaware of the maintenance they require, leading to performance issues...
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Record Grading 101: Understanding Vinyl Record ...
For vinyl enthusiasts, the thrill of discovering a rare or beloved record in a collection or store is unparalleled. However, the condition of these vinyl treasures can greatly affect their...
Record Grading 101: Understanding Vinyl Record Conditions
For vinyl enthusiasts, the thrill of discovering a rare or beloved record in a collection or store is unparalleled. However, the condition of these vinyl treasures can greatly affect their...
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5 Essential Record Care Supplies Every Collecto...
In an era where the charm of vinyl records has made a remarkable comeback, the need for effective record supplies has become increasingly important for collectors. Whether you're a seasoned...
5 Essential Record Care Supplies Every Collector Needs
In an era where the charm of vinyl records has made a remarkable comeback, the need for effective record supplies has become increasingly important for collectors. Whether you're a seasoned...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Record Player
From antique phonographs to state-of-the-art DJ turntables, there are many different types of record players out there. If you’re planning on joining the vinyl revolution, or if you simply need...
Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Record Player
From antique phonographs to state-of-the-art DJ turntables, there are many different types of record players out there. If you’re planning on joining the vinyl revolution, or if you simply need...
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How to Replace a Needle on a Record Player
Whether you’re a casual collector or a can’t-get-enough completist, there comes a time in every vinyl enthusiast’s life when they must learn how to change a record needle. Record players...
How to Replace a Needle on a Record Player
Whether you’re a casual collector or a can’t-get-enough completist, there comes a time in every vinyl enthusiast’s life when they must learn how to change a record needle. Record players...
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How Long Do Vinyl Records Last Everything You S...
Whether you’re new to collecting old-school vinyl records or have been acquiring them for years, properly caring for them makes all the difference in the world. This can have an...
How Long Do Vinyl Records Last Everything You Should Know
Whether you’re new to collecting old-school vinyl records or have been acquiring them for years, properly caring for them makes all the difference in the world. This can have an...
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The Most Popular Vinyl Records Of All Time
People’s music tastes are as diverse as the types of musical genres in existence. But there are a handful of records that have proved to remain highly popular for generations....
The Most Popular Vinyl Records Of All Time
People’s music tastes are as diverse as the types of musical genres in existence. But there are a handful of records that have proved to remain highly popular for generations....
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How Do Vinyl Records Work? Everything You Shoul...
Learning how records work is essential to starting or maintaining a collection. Here’s everything you should know about vinyl records, how they’re made, and how to keep them sounding fantastic.
How Do Vinyl Records Work? Everything You Should Know
Learning how records work is essential to starting or maintaining a collection. Here’s everything you should know about vinyl records, how they’re made, and how to keep them sounding fantastic.
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What to Do If Your Vinyl Record is Scratched? H...
One of the joys of beginning or expanding your vinyl collection is problem-solving, and this means learning how to fix scratched vinyl records, right? Whether the scratch was caused by...
What to Do If Your Vinyl Record is Scratched? How to Fix Scratched Vinyl Records
One of the joys of beginning or expanding your vinyl collection is problem-solving, and this means learning how to fix scratched vinyl records, right? Whether the scratch was caused by...
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How are Vinyl Records Made? Unveiling the Process
Vinyl records have become more popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a warm, uncompressed sound that you simply won’t be able to find somewhere else. But...
How are Vinyl Records Made? Unveiling the Process
Vinyl records have become more popular in recent years, and for good reason. They offer a warm, uncompressed sound that you simply won’t be able to find somewhere else. But...
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The Fascinating History of Vinyl Records
The history of vinyl records is rich and fascinating, giving you greater insight into your favorite music medium and how it came to make it into your hands. If you...
The Fascinating History of Vinyl Records
The history of vinyl records is rich and fascinating, giving you greater insight into your favorite music medium and how it came to make it into your hands. If you...
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4 Ways to Celebrate Record Store Day 2025
As Record Store Day 2025 approaches, we stand at the forefront of a remarkable resurgence in vinyl culture. In an era dominated by digital streams and downloads, the allure of...
4 Ways to Celebrate Record Store Day 2025
As Record Store Day 2025 approaches, we stand at the forefront of a remarkable resurgence in vinyl culture. In an era dominated by digital streams and downloads, the allure of...
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How to Clean Vinyl Records: Six Steps to Follow
Vinyl records are definitely making a comeback, and with that comes new audiophiles of all ages just getting into records for the first time. But how can you keep your...
How to Clean Vinyl Records: Six Steps to Follow
Vinyl records are definitely making a comeback, and with that comes new audiophiles of all ages just getting into records for the first time. But how can you keep your...
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New Year, New Hobby: Starting a New Hobby
Every new year is a new opportunity to pursue what interests you most and develop a new hobby. That being said, the possibilities are endless. Settling on one specific hobby...
New Year, New Hobby: Starting a New Hobby
Every new year is a new opportunity to pursue what interests you most and develop a new hobby. That being said, the possibilities are endless. Settling on one specific hobby...
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Vinyl Record Organization: How to Organize Your...
There’s no single perfect vinyl record organization method, just like there’s no perfect taste in music (except your own). There are only organization methods that work for you and methods...
Vinyl Record Organization: How to Organize Your Record Collection
There’s no single perfect vinyl record organization method, just like there’s no perfect taste in music (except your own). There are only organization methods that work for you and methods...
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Our Ultimate Guide to the Various Types of Records
Let’s have a little lesson on vinyl. Producing a vinyl record is a science and an art, and the biggest vinyl connoisseurs can tell a major difference in sound quality...
Our Ultimate Guide to the Various Types of Records
Let’s have a little lesson on vinyl. Producing a vinyl record is a science and an art, and the biggest vinyl connoisseurs can tell a major difference in sound quality...
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10 Best Ways To Store Vinyl Records
We get this question all the time: what’s the best way to store vinyl records? There’s no single best way, but we have our favorites. We’re happy to share how...
10 Best Ways To Store Vinyl Records
We get this question all the time: what’s the best way to store vinyl records? There’s no single best way, but we have our favorites. We’re happy to share how...
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Our Favorite Apps To Catalog Vinyl Record Colle...
If you have an expansive vinyl collection, you’ll benefit from having an organized collection. Lucky for you, there are a ton of great apps that help you catalog vinyl records...
Our Favorite Apps To Catalog Vinyl Record Collection
If you have an expansive vinyl collection, you’ll benefit from having an organized collection. Lucky for you, there are a ton of great apps that help you catalog vinyl records...
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Vinyl Must-Haves for a Personalized Record Coll...
So, you want to start a record collection. Fantastic! But don’t go out and start stacking records haphazardly. In fact, you should never stack records at all; the pressure damages...
Vinyl Must-Haves for a Personalized Record Collection
So, you want to start a record collection. Fantastic! But don’t go out and start stacking records haphazardly. In fact, you should never stack records at all; the pressure damages...
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Ultimate Guide on How to Handle a Vinyl Record
If you’re here, you’re serious about protecting and preserving your records. We commend you for that! Your collection will last much, much longer if you know how to handle a...
Ultimate Guide on How to Handle a Vinyl Record
If you’re here, you’re serious about protecting and preserving your records. We commend you for that! Your collection will last much, much longer if you know how to handle a...
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4th of July Playlist for Vinyl Record Enthusiasts
Big Fudge has gathered the top 10 songs about America available on vinyl to set the tone for the upcoming holiday.Ready for some patriotic tunes?
4th of July Playlist for Vinyl Record Enthusiasts
Big Fudge has gathered the top 10 songs about America available on vinyl to set the tone for the upcoming holiday.Ready for some patriotic tunes?
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All About World Music Day
The idea behind World Music Day came from France, where it’s called the Fête de la Musique, a homophone of the term “faites de la musique”, which means “make music.”...
All About World Music Day
The idea behind World Music Day came from France, where it’s called the Fête de la Musique, a homophone of the term “faites de la musique”, which means “make music.”...
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Why Vintage Vinyl Records Are Popular in the Di...
Vinyl records were the primary medium for listening to music for much of the 20th century. Whether they were listening on 33 or 78 RPM records, vintage vinyl records defined...
Why Vintage Vinyl Records Are Popular in the Digital Age
Vinyl records were the primary medium for listening to music for much of the 20th century. Whether they were listening on 33 or 78 RPM records, vintage vinyl records defined...
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How Long Do Vinyl Records Last? How to (Almost)...
The sound of a vinyl record is something truly special, but unfortunately, it’s more prone to natural degradation than its digital counterpart! Your record will still give you that incredible,...
How Long Do Vinyl Records Last? How to (Almost) Immortalize Your Vinyl's Lifespan
The sound of a vinyl record is something truly special, but unfortunately, it’s more prone to natural degradation than its digital counterpart! Your record will still give you that incredible,...
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Why We Cherish Physical Media Like Vinyl Records
Just because everything can be digitized now, doesn’t mean everything should.Physical media like a vinyl record is still valuable, worthwhile, and desired, and not just in older generations.
Why We Cherish Physical Media Like Vinyl Records
Just because everything can be digitized now, doesn’t mean everything should.Physical media like a vinyl record is still valuable, worthwhile, and desired, and not just in older generations.
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5 Ideas for Spring Cleaning Your Music Collecti...
It’s really important to clean your vinyl from time to time because it will make your records last longer and play better. So, gather up your favorite LPs, roll up...
5 Ideas for Spring Cleaning Your Music Collections (& 5 Spring Cleaning Jams)
It’s really important to clean your vinyl from time to time because it will make your records last longer and play better. So, gather up your favorite LPs, roll up...
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Record Store Day Essentials - Get the Complete 411
The first Record Store Day was celebrated on April 19, 2008, and now it’s popular on every continent except Antarctica.Now that we’re gearing up for Record Store Day 2022, we...
Record Store Day Essentials - Get the Complete 411
The first Record Store Day was celebrated on April 19, 2008, and now it’s popular on every continent except Antarctica.Now that we’re gearing up for Record Store Day 2022, we...
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How to Start Collecting Vinyl
There’s no doubt that collecting LP records is an art form, and mastering any art form takes time, dedication, and a little bit of wisdom from those with experience in...
How to Start Collecting Vinyl
There’s no doubt that collecting LP records is an art form, and mastering any art form takes time, dedication, and a little bit of wisdom from those with experience in...
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The Five Best Romantic Vinyl Records for Valent...
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to enhance your record collection with a few Valentine’s Day albums. Whether your audio aesthetics tend toward playfully...
The Five Best Romantic Vinyl Records for Valentine's Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to enhance your record collection with a few Valentine’s Day albums. Whether your audio aesthetics tend toward playfully...
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The Music that Got Us Through 2020 & 2021
Let’s be honest: 2020 and 2021 were, on the whole, not the greatest years in recent human history. But there were some bright spots, and one for which we’re especially...
The Music that Got Us Through 2020 & 2021
Let’s be honest: 2020 and 2021 were, on the whole, not the greatest years in recent human history. But there were some bright spots, and one for which we’re especially...
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The Art of Collecting Vinyl Records
Whether you’re a seasoned collector who’s been at it for decades or are just getting started, collecting vinyl records can be a fun and rewarding way to celebrate your passion...
The Art of Collecting Vinyl Records
Whether you’re a seasoned collector who’s been at it for decades or are just getting started, collecting vinyl records can be a fun and rewarding way to celebrate your passion...
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Top Spookiest Halloween Albums of All Time
Curate a collection of the spookiest Halloween albums to ensure that every guest will be talking about your party until next October. Playing a mix of creepy tunes and dance...
Top Spookiest Halloween Albums of All Time
Curate a collection of the spookiest Halloween albums to ensure that every guest will be talking about your party until next October. Playing a mix of creepy tunes and dance...
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How to Keep Your Vinyl in Mint Condition
Vinyl records are making a big comeback, and for good reason. Tunes playing from a record player have a unique sound quality that you can’t find from digital formats. Many...
How to Keep Your Vinyl in Mint Condition
Vinyl records are making a big comeback, and for good reason. Tunes playing from a record player have a unique sound quality that you can’t find from digital formats. Many...
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Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital
The argument over which is better—music played on vinyl records or digital platforms— is a heavily debated topic. Any audiophile is bound to have very strong opinions either way, depending...
Why Vinyl is Better Than Digital
The argument over which is better—music played on vinyl records or digital platforms— is a heavily debated topic. Any audiophile is bound to have very strong opinions either way, depending...
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Best Record Cleaning Systems for Your LPs & Rec...
Most vinyl enthusiasts and record collectors understand that when it comes to cleanliness, you never want to cut corners. Why is that? It’s because cleaning both a record player and...
Best Record Cleaning Systems for Your LPs & Record Players
Most vinyl enthusiasts and record collectors understand that when it comes to cleanliness, you never want to cut corners. Why is that? It’s because cleaning both a record player and...
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What Makes the Best Sounding Vinyl Albums Great
Whether you’re an audiophile or a brand new collector, you understand the hypnotic draw of vinyl records. Many vinyl collectors find CDs, streaming music, and other digital media to be...
What Makes the Best Sounding Vinyl Albums Great
Whether you’re an audiophile or a brand new collector, you understand the hypnotic draw of vinyl records. Many vinyl collectors find CDs, streaming music, and other digital media to be...
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Preparing for Shipping Your Vinyl Records
Packing and shipping any kind of valuables can be stressful. The worry of damage through transit is a common concern, as well as costs, or things getting lost. Don’t let...
Preparing for Shipping Your Vinyl Records
Packing and shipping any kind of valuables can be stressful. The worry of damage through transit is a common concern, as well as costs, or things getting lost. Don’t let...
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How to Display (and Show Off) Your Vinyl Collec...
Storage bins are practical containers for storing records, but they have one significant drawback: no one can see all of the vinyl records that you’ve spent years collecting! It’s time...
How to Display (and Show Off) Your Vinyl Collection
Storage bins are practical containers for storing records, but they have one significant drawback: no one can see all of the vinyl records that you’ve spent years collecting! It’s time...
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3 Things Every Vinyl Collector Needs
A vinyl collector needs a good turntable and an impressive record collection. We all know that. But there are a few other vinyl record essentials that every collector should acquaint...
3 Things Every Vinyl Collector Needs
A vinyl collector needs a good turntable and an impressive record collection. We all know that. But there are a few other vinyl record essentials that every collector should acquaint...
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10 Iconic Gatefold Albums We Love
One of the best parts of having a record collection is selecting records that have captivating and entertaining artwork that represents the band perfectly. There are countless iconic gatefold albums...
10 Iconic Gatefold Albums We Love
One of the best parts of having a record collection is selecting records that have captivating and entertaining artwork that represents the band perfectly. There are countless iconic gatefold albums...
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Why We Love Listening to Vinyl
Vinyl records are the last holdout of the physical (i.e. non-virtual) music market. They’ve outlasted CDs, cassette tapes, MiniDiscs, 8-tracks, and every other experimental music playback medium on the market—and...
Why We Love Listening to Vinyl
Vinyl records are the last holdout of the physical (i.e. non-virtual) music market. They’ve outlasted CDs, cassette tapes, MiniDiscs, 8-tracks, and every other experimental music playback medium on the market—and...
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How to Clean Dusty Vinyl Records so You Can Lov...
The vinyl trend remains strong for good reason. Some of us aren’t content with tapping a song title on a touch-screen and listening to an over-processed mix through a set...
How to Clean Dusty Vinyl Records so You Can Love Your Music Even More
The vinyl trend remains strong for good reason. Some of us aren’t content with tapping a song title on a touch-screen and listening to an over-processed mix through a set...
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