Turntable Playlists and Record Care Essentials
Essential Facts to Consider Before You Decide to Sell or Swap Your Collection of Records
Craving some tunes to chill with while in quarantine? We've got you covered with our rotating playlists and tips on taking care of your beloved vinyl records!
Must-Listen Playlists
- Escape with these Quarantine Tunes: Kick back and unwind with our handpicked selection of the best albums for those quiet moments at home.
- Perfect Spin: The Ultimate Turntable System Setup: Dive into our guide for all you audiophiles on how to assemble the optimal turntable system for an unmatched listening experience.
- Video Game Sale Survival Kit: Get ready to trade or sell your vintage video game collection with our pro tips to maximize your profits.
- Summerfest Favorites: Relive the magic of the festival with our top picks from the 2017 Summerfest artists.
- Vinyl Essentials: Learn about the top 10 bands from the 80s that still rock the airwaves today.
- Quarantine Edition: Our ever-evolving playlist, curated just for you during these unusual times.
- Setup Your Sound System: Discover tips and tricks for the best setup for your tripped-out home sound system.
- Game Trading Strategy: Master the art of selling or trading your video games for top dollar with our expert advice.
- Summerfest Hits: Revisit your favorite Summerfest tracks from the past few years for a musical blast from the past.
Record Preservation made Easy
Safeguard your vinyl collection and prolong its listening life with these easy tips:
Handling and Cleaning
- Strong Hands, Gentle Touch: While handling your records, always grab them by the edges and avoid touching the playing surface.
- Cleaning 101: Use a soft, dry cloth for daily cleaning, and deep-clean with a record cleaning solution and gentle brush for a thorough clean.
- Chemical-Free Zone: To maintain record quality, never use harsh chemicals or abrasive materials while cleaning or storing your records.
Storage and Organization
- Up, Up, and Away: Store your records upright to prevent warping and keep them organized.
- Protective Sleeves: Use outer and inner sleeves to protect your records from dust and damage.
- Climate Control: Store records in a climate-controlled environment with a temperature between 65°F and 70°F and humidity levels between 40% and 50% to ensure against warping and mold growth.
- Keep 'Em Out of the Sun: Shield your vinyl records from direct sunlight to prevent warping and damage.
- Organize Your Collection: Keep your records neat and easy to find by alphabetizing, categorizing, or label organizing them.
- For those seeking a comfortable, therapeutic escape during quarantine, check out our 'Quarantine Edition' playlist that's continuously updated with tunes tailored to these unique times.
- If you're interested in setting up the ideal turntable system for unparalleled listening pleasure, read through our guide titled 'Perfect Spin: The Ultimate Turntable System Setup.'
- For gamers with a stash of vintage systems and games, our 'Video Game Sale Survival Kit' offers valuable tips to help you maximize profits when trading or selling your collection.
- Nostalgia enthusiasts will appreciate our 'Summerfest Favorites' playlist, which brings back the magic of past Summerfest festivals with tracks from esteemed artists.
- Learn about the undying popularity of 80s bands in our feature 'Vinyl Essentials,' discovering the top ten groups that still dominate the airwaves today.
- To safeguard your vinyl collection and prolong its lifespan, follow our tips in 'Record Preservation made Easy,' which includes advice on handling, cleaning, storage, and organization.
- When setting up your sound system, explore more with 'Setup Your Sound System,' providing insights and tricks for optimizing your home audio experience.
- If you're looking to sell or trade your video games to level up your music gear or other lifestyle items such as fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, relationships, pets, travel, cars, or shopping, study our 'Game Trading Strategy' for top-dollar success.
