10 Essential MPB Albums from the 1960s and ’70s
Música Popular Brasileira, better known as MPB, soundtracked a significant moment in Brazil’s history and influenced generations. Dive into the best albums here.
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The Vinyl Plant Built on Hardcore and A Label Partnership
How Burlington Record Pressing rose from a decade of the grind to become one of the most eco-conscious, community-driven pressing plants in the U.S.
The Most Valuable Releases Sold on Discogs in May 2025
The most valuable releases sold on Discogs in May 2025 includes the Beatles, three gatefold copies of ‘Dark Side of The Moon,’ and a rare Revelation Records EP.
Meet the Man Preserving 60 Years of Grateful Dead History
Since 1999, David Lemieux has been the official keeper of the keys to the Grateful Dead’s vaults. For the band’s 60th anniversary, he has some surprises ready.
10 Essential New Wave Records
In the 1970s and ’80s New Wave practitioners brought new sounds and influences to the mainstream, changing music forever.
How Record Stores Build Community
For the owners of Prospector Records, a new generation of vinyl collectors demonstrated an opportunity to highlight the social aspect of neighborhood record stores.
Explore the Sound of Hard Bop in 10 Essential Albums
From Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins to Art Blakey and Horace Silver, explore the genre’s golden age and enduring influence on modern jazz.
The Archivists of Anarchy: Essential Punk Reissue Labels
Original punk records can be hard to find — but a growing network of labels is making sure the music stays in circulation.
The Best Acid Jazz Albums to Add to Your Shelf
Blending jazz chops with funk grooves, hip-hop rhythms, and soul swagger, acid jazz soundtracked clubs and cafes from London to New York.
Sonor Music and the Art of Resurrecting Italian Library Records
Lorenzo Fabrizi has built one of the world’s leading labels in reissuing Italian library music. Here’s how.