2. analog
  3. 177938-172731

Where do you buy your vinyl?

Just getting in to this hobby and have a small collection some bought from garage sales and more inherited, but I am beginning to understand the immense difference between a great recording and one that is just ok and as I look to build my collection further, I am thinking of buying some new/unused records. I am not looking for collectibles, only for high quality sound and I am interested in where the best places are and how to figure out which pressing to get.

Here are the outlets I know of so far:

Acoustic Sounds    https://store.acousticsounds.com/
In the Groove    https://www.theingroove.com/
popmarket    https://www.popmarket.com
The Sound of Vinyl    https://thesoundofvinyl.us/

Are there other good places to look? How do I distinguish between versions? Do some stores have better quality s.t. I can rely on them to stock the best copies?

saulh
petg60
1,486 posts
 

I always like going to a record store, and search or ask, new or used, have a coffe between, otherwise ebay.

fatdaddy2
368 posts
 

eil.com (eil.co.uk) especially for original uk releases

cwory
8 posts
 

+1 for Luke’s records. He does an excellent job cleaning and grading everything he sells.  He is very prompt with communication and shipping. As a bonus, if you are in the US you get the benefit of the exchange rate with Canada. 

 

dinov's avatar
dinov
789 posts
 

eBay, Elusive Disc, music direct, and Amazon, in that order. Also record shops when I find them. 

sdavies2720
16 posts
 

Another vote for your local record store -- I always go there first, ask if they can get things I want in, then go elsewhere if I have to.  I end up paying a little more (store rent in my town is expensive) but it's worth it to have a knowledgeable record store nearby.

More to discover