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Folded navy Hoarding and Strictly 45s T-shirts with large chest prints, naturally overlapping beside a vinyl record.

Choosing a Vinyl T-Shirt: Find a Reference They’ll Recognise
The strongest reference is the one they recognise. Match a vinyl tee to their collecting habits, favourite format and the clothes they already wear. Read more...
Box of 7-inch singles with two vinyl records bearing plain purple and yellow labels.

What Does Strictly 45s Mean? The Appeal of a 7-Inch Set
Strictly 45s puts the small record at the centre of a DJ set. Here is what the phrase means, why selectors choose it and which format details matter. Read more...
Rows of vinyl records in wooden bins inside a sunlit record shop.

What Is Crate Digging? A Guide to Finding Records
A record-shop visit is more than a search for one title. Learn how to follow useful leads, check condition and leave with records you want to play. Read more...
Wooden crate of vinyl records beside a kraft-paper gift tied with a purple ribbon.

Gifts for Vinyl Collectors They’ll Actually Use
Buying for someone who knows their records? Start with their habits, scene and fit rather than guessing which album is missing from the shelf. Read more...
A Trip Down Memory Lane at Lydd Airport - The Home Of World Dance

A Trip Down Memory Lane at Lydd Airport - The Home Of World Dance
Visiting Lydd Airport, the site of legendary World Dance raves. Reminiscing; it was a poignant reflection on the enduring legacy of a place where rave history was made. Read more...