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Charity shop vinyl tells the story of our musical journey
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Charity shop vinyl tells the story of our musical journey

Charity shop record-hunting is cheap, uncomplicated fun and a nice history lesson too, says avid collector Jonathan Scott

An independent record store is boycotting Adele’s new album in a row over vinyl
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An independent record store is boycotting Adele’s new album in a row over vinyl

A whopping 500,000 copies of Adele’s 30 are being pressed during a global vinyl shortage, and Skeleton Records in Birkenhead is taking a stand.

Record Store Day and the secrets of the vinyl sleeves
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Record Store Day and the secrets of the vinyl sleeves

Record Store Day is split across two days this year to accomodate new vinyl releases, but while new vinyl is coming back into fashion, don’t forget about the treasures and secrets waiting to be discovered in second-hand records.

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