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This is not a simple inventory list; it is a living extension of the Waxlore Journal. Every artifact you see here has been personally handled, inspected, and written about by our critics.

We believe that to truly own a record, you must know its story. Here, we go beyond a simple grade. We inspect the dead wax, analyze the pressing's unique sonic character, and provide the full context of the album and the artifact.

This is where our journalism and our marketplace become one. Every item is a piece of history, vetted and presented with the full expertise of the Groove Guild.

21 October 2025

From the Guild's Crate: The Cold, Hard Pavement of 8 Mile

A critical look at the 8 Mile soundtrack on vinyl. We inspect the original 2002 US pressing, a rare hip-hop artifact from the apex of the CD era, and analyze its cold, aggressive sound.

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21 October 2025 | The Crate

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