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.
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 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.
30 Most Valuable Vinyl Records Ever Sold
Some vinyl records have become incredibly valuable over time. In this guide, Maple City Music explores rare pressings and legendary albums that have become some of the most valuable records in the world.
How to Tell if a Vinyl Record Is a First Pressing
First pressings are highly sought after by vinyl collectors. This Maple City Music guide explains how to identify original vinyl pressings using matrix numbers, labels, catalog numbers, and other collector clues.
Vinyl Record Grading Explained: Mint, NM, VG+, VG
Understanding vinyl record grading is essential for collectors buying used records. This Maple City Music guide explains the grading scale used by record stores and collectors, including Mint, Near Mint, VG+, and VG condition.