Opinion
Vinyl records were once an affordable way to discover music. Today, premium pressings, luxury packaging, and rising prices are transforming the hobby into something far more exclusive. Has vinyl become a luxury market?
Audiophile Pressings
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is giving Van Halen’s iconic 1984 the full audiophile treatment with a new UltraDisc One-Step 45RPM box set and Hybrid SACD sourced from the original analog master tapes. Here’s why this could become the definitive version of a rock classic.
Audiophile Pressings
Sony launches the Artone Signature series, a new line of audiophile vinyl. The debut release, Golden Earring’s Moontan, features premium mastering, deluxe packaging, and an in-house production process for serious vinyl collectors and hi-fi enthusiasts.
First Look
Recorded in 1958, years before bossa nova became a global phenomenon, Bud Shank’s 'Holiday in Brazil' captures jazz and Brazilian music colliding in real time. This new Impex Records pressing shines a spotlight on one of the most overlooked and atmospheric jazz recordings of its era.