THE RECORD STORE DIRECTORY
Explore our collection of record store articles — from area guides and road trips to personal stories and features on vinyl culture.
All 188 entries on the official RSD Black Friday 2026 list, with the label, format and exact pressing quantity for every one. Counted from the official list on November 2.
RSD Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27. The official list carries 188 titles with a median pressing of about 2,200 copies. Here is what is on it and how to shop it.
How to digitize records, USB turntable versus audio interface, the settings that matter, why click removal needs restraint, and which records are worth the hours.
Which turntable accessories change how your records sound and last, which depend on your setup, and which are mostly decoration. Sorted honestly, with a tap test.
How to buy a cassette player or deck, why belts are the thing that fails, tape types and Dolby explained, and how to care for tapes without ruining them.
How to choose speakers for a record player, whether you need an amplifier, why room size beats budget, and the free placement changes that beat an upgrade.
What to buy at each price bracket, what changes as you move up, and the used option that beats both. Plus the budgeting mistake that costs beginners the most.
How to buy a CD player now, from integrated hi-fi units to transports and portables. What actually matters, what to skip, and why used players are the value.
How long a stylus lasts by tip profile, the signs it is worn, why waiting damages your records, and how to swap one yourself in about a minute.
Why suitcase record players wear grooves down, the mechanical reason it happens, and what to buy instead at the same price. Plus what to do if you already own one.
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