THE VINYL VAULT
Spinning vinyl connects music lovers across generations. Each groove holds a personal story, a lesson in music history. This is music in its purest form. Vinyl is more than sound. It’s a culture, a ritual, and a cornerstone of authenticity. Here, you’ll get the latest on our vinyl partnerships, the best record-hunting tips, and everything you need to fuel your love for vinyl.
RECORD STORE DAY 2026
Record Store Day is the heartbeat of vinyl culture, a global celebration where fans, artists, and independent record shops come together. From exclusive releases to in-store performances, it’s more than just a shopping day: it’s the thrill of discovery, the joy of finding something rare, and the shared excitement of connecting with fellow music lovers.
Top 5 tips for record hunting
Keep an eye on restock days and events:
Hidden gems won’t stay hidden for long. Knowing when records stores get their new deliveries can be key to snapping up your most wanted editions. Events like Record Store Day will also offer limited-edition releases.
Inspect the condition:
Always check the vinyl for any scratches, warps, or scuffs that could affect its playback quality.
Ask the experts:
Record store staff are among the most passionate music lovers on the planet. Get to know them, get them to know you, and you may just discover your favourite new music you otherwise wouldn’t have known existed.
Look up rare editions:
Brush up on your knowledge of the hard-to-find classics and seek to add some uniqueness to your collection. Do not disregard the used section!
Follow records stores on social media:
Staying in the loop with the latest and greatest happenings of your local sound sanctuary can lead to some exclusive announcements.
Enhance your vinyl listening experience
Listening to vinyl is different. The needle drops, the record spins, and the warmth, depth, and subtle crackle make every track a moment to savour. With the right setup, every record sounds its best, bringing music to life in a way digital simply can’t match.
Looking for gifts that capture that experience?
Discover our Vinyl Gift Guide, filled with records, listening essentials and ideas to delight any vinyl lover. It’s the perfect place to find something that will make every spin unforgettable.
Women in Vinyl
We proudly support Women in Vinyl, a nonprofit uplifting women, non-binary, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other marginalised voices in the vinyl industry. Through scholarships, advocacy, and education, they’re helping to preserve and elevate the art of vinyl. With a lack of female presence in the industry over the years – especially in areas like pressing, mastering, and production – our partnership is about challenging that norm and helping shape a more inclusive, innovative future for vinyl. Because real progress starts with representation and everyone deserves a seat at the turntable.
How vinyl records are made: From mastering to pressing
The vinyl production process begins with lacquer cutting, where grooves are etched into a master disc. Next, metal plating creates stampers to press hot vinyl into high-fidelity records. After cooling, each vinyl is trimmed, sleeved, and packed – ready to spin on turntables and record players in records stores and homes worldwide. For custom vinyl records, lathe-cutting techniques deliver unique, one-off pressings without involving traditional metal stampers. This makes every record a true collector’s item.
Supporting Vinyl Culture
Our commitment to vinyl culture has and always will remain loud. Whether it’s limited-edition vinyl records with our Marshall Records artists or our vinyl-focused collaborations and initiatives, we keep the vinyl conversation spinning.
Marshall Records
We amplify voices across everything we do. This includes Marshall Records, our label that nurtures and develops musicians. Of course, we have vinyl pressings for these electrifying performers. So, what are you waiting for? Your next favourite artist is waiting to be heard by you.
Rough Trade
Walk into a store at our leading independent music retailer partner Rough Trade and you’ll get front row access to an in-store listening station. Equipped with Marshall headphones, get ready for a listening experience only Marshall can deliver.
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