Tags: Mixing

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.

Don't be fooled by sonic impostors. This guide for collectors explains the history of "fake stereo" and why records marked "electronically re-channeled" are a cynical gimmick to avoid in your hunt for the true mono mix.

Before stereo, there was mono—not as a limitation, but as the intended canvas. Discover why the original mono mix of your favorite classic albums is often the most powerful and authentic way to listen.