Wiltshire, UK | Expert explains why 90s vinyl is so lucrative: As Oasis return to sell-out stadium gigs and slip dresses with platform shoes are everywhere, it is clear to see resurgence of 90s. And auctioneer Martin Hughes, a music specialist at Wessex Auction Rooms in Wiltshire, said this has made vinyl from that decade also rise in price. Mr Hughes said albums from the 90s are “the mot popular with buyers right now”, driven by a surge in nostalgia for the decade, he said. “The likelihood of finding a Beatles record worth more than £10 is pretty slim these days. You’re better off looking for anything released from 1993 onward, even Gloria Estefan, or The Beautiful South—their Greatest Hits album is worth £150,” he added. …Speaking to BBC Radio’s John Darvall, Mr Hughes said as well as 90s albums, he has also found gems in unusual places.
Delhi, IN | Delhi’s First Vinyl Bar: How Genre is Revolutionising Delhi’s Music Scene: Genre, Delhi’s first record bar in Delhi’s Defence Colony, is transforming the capital’s nightlife with vinyl music, craft cocktails, and community spaces. From coffee to cocktails, this unique venue offers curated experiences. In the bustling heart of Defence Colony Market, where the aroma of street food mingles with the evening breeze, an unassuming shopfront houses something Delhi has never seen before. Genre, a vinyl bar, represents more than just another addition to the capital’s restaurant scene—it’s a cultural statement that’s reshaping Delhi nightlife. …With its carefully curated vinyl collection spinning everything from 50 Cent to A Tribe Called Quest, this unique record bar Delhi offers something increasingly rare in our hyperconnected world: a place where strangers become friends over shared beats, where the ritual of dropping a needle onto vinyl becomes almost sacred…
Tampa, FL | Tampa Opens Bougie Private Vinyl Club with 14,000-Record Collection: Tampa’s music scene just got cooler with Before and After Sound Lab, the city’s first members-only vinyl hangout. Housing 14,000 records and high-end VOID audio equipment, it’s something totally new… Tampa’s music scene just got cooler with Before and After Sound Lab, the city’s first members-only vinyl hangout. Housing 14,000 records and high-end VOID audio equipment, it’s something totally new for the area. The space features two top-notch studios and several performance areas. Members can come and go as they please – it’s open 24/7 around the clock. Everyone gets their own storage spot and can book any room they want. The place has different moods throughout the day. Mornings are chill for getting work done, while nights come alive with performances and music. Three local music lovers—Steven McClure, Curtis Viscome, and Jason Kitchen—made it happen. “It’s about music as an experience.”
Norstone launches Oslo Vinyl Furniture for record collectors: The Norstone Oslo is a new piece of furniture designed to meet the needs of vinyl collectors and music enthusiasts. It offers generous storage space, combining practicality with modern design. Available in two finishes—Black / Walnut and White / Light Oak—it is designed to blend into any interior. This model is equipped with several drawers, each holding up to 80 vinyl records. The drawers feature an innovative grip system that prevents vinyl from slipping, offering secure and practical organisation. The Oslo can easily accommodate an amplifier, network player or any other device essential to a hi-fi setup. The perfectly sized top tray is well suited for displaying a turntable and creating a refined, functional listening corner. The structure is made from durable melamine and the top shelf of each unit can support a maximum load of 30 kg, while each drawer is capable of holding up to 50 kg.
The price of vinyl: Are collector’s box sets really worth it? Deemed obsolete in a world of CDs and MP3 downloads, there was a time not too long ago when new vinyl releases were few and far between, reserved for the last few wax obsessives clutching their turntables. Now, however, the vinyl industry is booming, with more and more records being released every week, causing financial nightmares for completist music fans hellbent on curating a perfect collection. One aspect of the vinyl boom that seems geared exclusively towards those completist collectors is box-set releases, but are these overly expensive, cumbersome releases really worth your time? Box sets are, by no means, a new addition to the vinyl landscape. The history of the format goes back decades, with classical suites and big band jazz performances some of the first records to be released in a long-form, box-set format. However, the modern music industry seems to pump these out with exhaustive regularity.
The Annie Lennox Collection reissued on vinyl: Annie Lennox’s 2009 ‘best of,’ The Annie Lennox Collection, is being reissued on vinyl next month. The 14-track selection features songs from her four studio albums issued to that point, alongside two exclusive recordings: a cover of Ash’s ‘Shining Light’ and a her version of Keane’s ‘Closer Now’ which she retitled ‘Pattern of My Life.’ The Collection was issued on vinyl at the time, but has been out of print for ages and commands high prices on the resale market. The price of the reissue at the time of writing on Amazon UK is particularly attractive! Annie’s fourth studio album, 2007’s Songs of Mass Destruction is also reissued on vinyl alongside, The Collection. This single LP reissue will be released on the same day.
Jurassic World Rebirth Soundtrack: Vinyl Release and Streaming Info: Want to keep the music of Jurassic World Rebirth with you after the movie? Here’s how to get it. The Jurassic Park franchise is impossible to imagine without its iconic music, originated by John Williams back in 1993, and continuing onwards through the years by Williams himself and by a distinguished group of fellow composers in sequel films. For Jurassic World Rebirth (now in theaters; get tickets here), director Gareth Edwards brought in yet another Oscar-winning icon to score the film, producing a soundtrack that you’ll want to keep with you long after the dino-action is over. There’s good news on that front and we’ve got the details on where you can hear it, plus where you can pick it up on vinyl.
Eclectic Rock Legacy Honoured on World Party’s Genre-Spanning ‘Best in Show’ Vinyl Reissue: When Karl Wallinger passed away last year in March, he left behind an enduring legacy as the frontman, multi-instrumentalist, and creative visionary of World Party. That legacy will be honoured with Best in Show, a deluxe compilation of World Party’s hit singles, and fan favorites. Originally a limited release in 2007, Best in Show will reappear’s today, March 14, 2025 in a limited-edition, double-vinyl pressing that includes updated artwork from designer Richard Evans and an expanded track listing. This career-spanning set features songs from all five of World Party’s studio albums, including timeless tracks like the environmental protest song “Ship of Fools,” the Ivor Novello Award-winning “She’s the One” (which Robbie Williams covered in 1999, earning a Number 1 hit), and the band’s highest-streamed track, “Is It Like Today?”
Edinburgh, UK | Modern music marketing is a very strange business: At five past seven on Tuesday morning I got an email offering me Oasis, The Complete Studio Album Collection available on vinyl and CD. The announcement read “Released to celebrate the start of the epic Oasis Live ‘25 tour – Limited-Edition Oasis: Complete Studio Album Collection. Includes Definitely Maybe, (What’s The Story) Morning Glory?, Be Here Now, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants, Heathen Chemistry, Don’t Believe The Truth, Dig Out Your Soul, and the iconic B-sides album The Masterplan.” There was a warning, though, that stock was very limited and no shop could order more than three units across the formats. Supply would also be on a first come first served basis. It won’t be a surprise that I’m not checking my emails at that hour of the morning but I did check my emails later to see if there was anything that might affect the rest of my day…
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