Vinyl records offer a richer sound than the digital formats most people use to listen to music these days. But you’ll only get that kind of sound quality if your vinyl record collection is clean.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are various reasons why vinyl records sell better than CDs these days, but the fact remains that with a good turntable, vinyl's often ...

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Unless you’re buying them brand-new—and often even then—your vinyl records are probably filthy. New records are staticky and attract dust; old records have been sitting in boxes in other peoples’ ...

Remove dust from your records with a brush every few plays. For a deeper clean, use a wet cleaning solution or invest in a record cleaning machine. Storage also has a direct impact on longevity. Once ...

Looking to preserve your records for a lifetime of listening? A quality record cleaning brush is the first step. Here are our top picks that are definitely worth trying. Some might “bristle” at the ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As fun as collecting records can be, vinyl is a finicky ...