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The 5 best vinyl record stores in Rotterdam

Rotterdam is a city brimming with culture and creativity, and this is reflected in its many record stores. For true music lovers, there's nothing better than browsing through vinyl records, searching for that rare find or a new favorite. In...

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Vinyl kopen op een andere manier: een verrassingspakket met tweedehands platen

Platen kopen gaat meestal zo: je zoekt een album, vergelijkt prijzen en bestelt. Leuk, maar zo vind je vooral wat je al kent. Met een verrassingspakket gaat het anders. Je kiest wat voor soort platen je wilt, bijvoorbeeld rock of...

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Record store of the month: Sounds Delft

We are launching a new series. Some months we put a special record store in the spotlight, because anyone who truly loves vinyl knows that the shop where you buy is just as important as the record itself. We kick...

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The 10 Best Rock Albums on Vinyl

Rock and vinyl belong together. Where this genre is built around guitars, drums and raw energy, that often comes across best on a physical record. Still, not every rock album deserves a spot on your shelf. That is why we...

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The 10 Best Hip Hop Albums on Vinyl

Hip hop and vinyl are a powerful combination. Where streaming mainly offers convenience, a physical record gives the music a tangible form. Still, not every album deserves a spot on your shelf. That is why we have lined up the...

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Youth and Vinyl: Why the New Generation is Choosing Records

It seems like a contradiction: a generation that grew up with Spotify and TikTok is now buying vinyl records en masse. Yet, it's a fact. Young people and vinyl have been increasingly mentioned in the same breath in recent years,...

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These are our 5 best record players of 2026 (budget €200-400)

Looking for the best record players of 2026 without emptying your entire savings? In recent weeks, we've delved into the world of vinyl to find out which record players between 200 and 400 euros truly offer value for money. We...

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De platenbeurs agenda 2027 – dit mag je niet missen!

The Record Fair Calendar 2027 – you don't want to miss this!

The vinyl movement is growing and growing – and 2027 promises to be another great year for every LP enthusiast. Are you already curious about the record fair agenda 2027? Then you've come to the right place. In this article,...

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What you need to know about colored vinyl

Colored vinyl raises the same questions for almost every collector. Does it sound as good as black vinyl, is it really rarer, and why are the prices often higher? In this article, we answer the most frequently asked questions about...

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