What happened when TM Head Of Digital Barney dusted off his record player after a decade of streaming and jumped head-first back into vinyl?

We investigate the phenomenon of “secret” records made from Quiex-type vinyl and check our own collections for these elusive glowing discs.

Today, we go back to basics: here's the right way to remove a record from its sleeve and prepare it for placement on the platter.

Allow Townsend Music to give you a short burst of inspiration on how to store your records the right way.

It starts off innocently enough. A turntable for Christmas and a fresh copy of Fleetwood Mac's Rumours to play on it. Within a month, two...

Take a look through some of our trusty tips and tools for cleaning and caring for your vinyl collection that won't break the bank.