Welcome to the Maple City Music Collector’s Blog, where we share guides, tips, and insights for vinyl collectors and music lovers. Our articles explore topics such as vinyl record collecting, record care, music history, and the culture of physical media.
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store based in St. Albans, Vermont, dedicated to preserving the experience of vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, and collectible music media.
Whether you're learning how to start collecting records, searching for rare pressings, or discovering new artists, our blog is here to help collectors keep real music alive.
25 Best Vinyl Records to Test Your Sound System
Looking for the best vinyl records to test your sound system? This Maple City Music guide highlights 25 audiophile albums known for exceptional sound quality, dynamics, and detail.
Best Pressing of Thriller on Vinyl
Michael Jackson’s Thriller is the best-selling album of all time. In this Maple City Music guide, we explore the most collectible vinyl pressings, and which versions deliver the best sound.
Best Pressing of Abbey Road on Vinyl
The Beatles’ Abbey Road is one of the most iconic albums ever recorded. In this Maple City Music guide, we explore the most collectible vinyl pressings and which versions deliver the best sound.
Best Pressing of Led Zeppelin II on Vinyl (RL Pressing Guide)
Led Zeppelin II is one of the most discussed albums in vinyl collecting, largely due to the legendary RL pressing. In this Maple City Music guide, we explore the most sought-after versions and what makes them special.
Best Pressing of Rumours on Vinyl
Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours is one of the most beloved albums in rock history. In this Maple City Music guide, we explore the most collectible vinyl pressings, and which versions collectors believe sound the best.
Best Pressing of Dark Side of the Moon on Vinyl
Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most collected albums in vinyl history. In this Maple City Music collector guide, we explore the most sought-after pressings and which versions deliver the best sound.