THE PUNK TO FUNK HEAVEN JOURNAL — collecting

Before streaming algorithms and social media, the NME was how a generation discovered music. Back issues are a remarkable archive — and increasingly collectible.

Punk vinyl collecting is one of the most active and competitive areas of the market. This roadmap covers where to start, which pressings matter, and how to build a collection with real depth.

The blues is the root of almost everything in popular music. This guide covers the essential records every collector needs — from Delta pioneers to Chicago electric blues and beyond.

180g, half-speed mastered, numbered, limited. But what do these terms actually mean, and do they make a difference? A practical guide to audiophile vinyl from a 25-year specialist.

Jazz on vinyl is one of the deepest rabbit holes in record collecting. This roadmap covers where to start, what to prioritise, and which labels and pressings matter most.