THE VINYL VAULT

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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.

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Celebrating the art of vinyl, all year round

Record stores are the heartbeat of vinyl culture, supporting local music in the same way as our very own Father of Loud. On April 12th, 2025, we’re celebrating Record Store Day (RSD) with exclusive releases, in-store events, and limited-edition pressings. Beyond RSD, we want vinyl culture and record stores to spinning all year round. Through our partnerships with Women in Vinyl and Rough Trade, vinyl lives on. 

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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.

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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.

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Enhance your vinyl listening experience with high-quality sound

MONITOR III A.N.C.

Get closer to the recording, raise the volume on an authentic listening experience, and welcome in a warmer, richer analogue sound with Monitor III A.N.C. headphones.

HOME LINE

For big-stage vinyl sound, connect your turntable to our Home line speakers – guaranteed to make any room come alive. This isn’t just listening. It’s feeling.

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Beyond Record Store Day

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.

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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.

Women in Vinyl  

We proudly fund Women in Vinyl, scholarships, supporting women, non-binary, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and marginalized voices working in the industry to create, preserve and improve the art of music on vinyl.

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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Stay in the groove

Sign up to be the first in line for the latest and loudest updates. In the meantime, don’t forget to swing by your local record shop!

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EXPLORE MORE VINYL

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