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What’s the Difference Between 180g and Standard Vinyl? A Collector's Debate

What’s the Difference Between 180g and Standard...

The "180g" sticker has become a badge of honour for many modern vinyl releases, often marketed as a premium, audiophile-grade product. But does those extra 40–60 grams of plastic actually...

What’s the Difference Between 180g and Standard...

The "180g" sticker has become a badge of honour for many modern vinyl releases, often marketed as a premium, audiophile-grade product. But does those extra 40–60 grams of plastic actually...

Staff Picks: 8 Essential Albums for Starting a Pop Collection

Staff Picks: 8 Essential Albums for Starting a ...

One thing is for sure: there is a lot of pop around.  Everywhere you look - pop. I guess that's the point.  But where to start? How do you begin...

Staff Picks: 8 Essential Albums for Starting a ...

One thing is for sure: there is a lot of pop around.  Everywhere you look - pop. I guess that's the point.  But where to start? How do you begin...

How to Properly Clean Your Vinyl Records Without Ruining Them (A Collector's Guide)

How to Properly Clean Your Vinyl Records Withou...

1. Introduction: The Hum and the Hiss   There is nothing quite like the warm, rich sound of music played on vinyl. But even the highest-quality pressing can quickly turn...

How to Properly Clean Your Vinyl Records Withou...

1. Introduction: The Hum and the Hiss   There is nothing quite like the warm, rich sound of music played on vinyl. But even the highest-quality pressing can quickly turn...

New and noteworth vinyl at popstore

New & Noteworthy Vinyl at Popstore - 11 Novembe...

What a few weeks it's been! So much so - it's taken me a while to get to this. Between the biggest release for us so far, Taylor's The Life...

New & Noteworthy Vinyl at Popstore - 11 Novembe...

What a few weeks it's been! So much so - it's taken me a while to get to this. Between the biggest release for us so far, Taylor's The Life...

grammy nominated albums on the popstore blog

Grammys Hit List: Get the Vinyl for the 2026 No...

Want to spin the records nominated for Album of the Year or discover the next big thing? We've compiled a list of the nominated albums and artists we have in...

Grammys Hit List: Get the Vinyl for the 2026 No...

Want to spin the records nominated for Album of the Year or discover the next big thing? We've compiled a list of the nominated albums and artists we have in...

Pop Girlie Albums That Sound Best on Vinyl: Part 1 - 2010s Icons

Pop Girlie Albums That Sound Best on Vinyl: Par...

The 2010s were a groundbreaking decade for pop music. It’s when bedroom producers met stadium-sized choruses, and when the 'Loudness Wars' in digital streaming reached their peak. This is why...

Pop Girlie Albums That Sound Best on Vinyl: Par...

The 2010s were a groundbreaking decade for pop music. It’s when bedroom producers met stadium-sized choruses, and when the 'Loudness Wars' in digital streaming reached their peak. This is why...