The ultimate vinyl debate: Are first pressings always better? Discover why a modern reissue can sometimes sound superior and learn what truly makes a definitive pressing.
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From the Guild's Crate: The Cold, Hard Pavement of 8 Mile
A retrospective review of the original 2002 vinyl pressing of the 8 Mile soundtrack. Vinny Finch explores the cold, industrial mixing of early 2000s hip-hop and the history of this rare artifact from the "dead wax" era of vinyl production.
Read more →First Pressing Forensics: A Guide to Identifying an Original
A guide for vinyl collectors on identifying first pressings. Learn to read matrix numbers, dead wax, labels, and jackets to find the original artifact and avoid reissues.
Read more →The Allure of the Original: Are First Pressings Always Better?
The ultimate vinyl debate: Are first pressings always better? Discover why a modern reissue can sometimes sound superior and learn what truly makes a definitive pressing.
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