Did you just buy a record player and realize you’re surprisingly low on music to play on it? You’re not alone: Everyone has to start their vinyl collection somewhere. That means getting some of your favorite music in analog format.
While we always recommend you hit up a local independent record store when shopping for your next album, sometimes you want something very specific or hard to find, or you’re looking for vinyl records to send to friends or family. Here are the best ways to find those records online.
Don’t forget to check out the rest of our buying guides, including the Best Turntables and Best Bookshelf Speakers, and information on How to Set Up a Turntable.
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Discogs
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The center of vinyl collections the internet over, Discogs allows folks to buy, sell, and trade rare and desirable discs from their collections. This is the best place to find the coolest (and most expensive) albums and singles ever pressed to plastic.
The store here sells all formats of music, from vinyl to cassettes and CDs, so you’ll need to select the vinyl category before searching for whatever you are after. With over 11.5 million records in the United States alone, you’re unlikely to run out of things you want before you run out of cash. Make an account, register your collection, and start searching for new gems to fill it out.
Bandcamp
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I love searching Bandcamp for new musical gems to order for friends and family. If you’re looking for truly independent music from all over the globe, select the Vinyl tab at the top of the homepage and get to listening. You may have to do a bit of digital crate digging to find something that you like, but that’s the best part of visiting record stores in person anyway. Shop till your eyes drop.
