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Dong Abay’s 'Humanidad' vinyl pre-order release sells out

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jul 07 04:49 PM

Dong Abay’s "Humanidad" album will be available from independent label Backspacer Records in the next couple of weeks.   Read more »

Noynoy Aquino gave rare vinyl records to his favorite singer Noel Cabangon

Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 06:33 PM

Veteran singer Noel Cabangon cannot measure the anguish he is undergoing now with the death of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. Read more »

Practical tips for new record collectors

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jun 20 08:29 PM

Your record collection is now accumulating and now you’re wondering about storage and how to protect your discs. Here are simple and practical tips from decades of record collecting.  Read more »

Taylor Swift sets new records with vinyl release of 'evermore' album

Anna Gabrielle Cerezo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 11 04:25 PM

International pop superstar Taylor Swift returned to the top of the Billboard charts, thanks to the record-breaking sales of the newly launched vinyl version of her 2020 album "evermore."   Read more »

Itchyworms' 'Waiting for the End to Start' gets vinyl treatment

Rick Olivares
Updated as of Jun 10 05:01 PM

The Itchyworms’ fifth album, “Waiting for the End to Start,” is probably the first Filipino music album that was initially released digitally that has out of left field gotten the vinyl treatment. Read more »

OPINION: OPM reissues good for music fans

Rick Olivares
Posted at Apr 21 07:06 AM

If you scour the internet or even the physical stores, past and present OPM releases whether in record, cassette, or compact disc form have been popular and in demand. Not to mention pricey. Read more »

Peryodiko for the times: An old indie rock hit is re-released for a new generation

Rick Olivares
Posted at Mar 29 01:32 PM

Peryodiko’s self-titled independently-released album from 2009 has received the vinyl treatment and will be available to the public once more in mid-April 2021. Read more »

Your guide to hunting for vinyl records in Metro Manila

Rick Olivares
Updated as of Mar 22 10:23 PM

Here is an updated March 2021 guide to crate digging in the Metro Manila area (with a few notable mentions outside Luzon). Read more »

Listen up: 7 Pinoy indie labels to watch out for

Rick Olivares
Posted at Mar 15 06:00 PM

Let’s take a look at these indie labels who are trailblazers in their own right. Read more »

Vicor Music to re-release Sharon Cuneta's debut album 'DJ's Pet' on vinyl

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 18 11:37 AM

Vicor Music is set to re-release Sharon Cuneta's debut classic album "DJ's Pet" on vinyl, Viva Entertainment announced on social media. Read more »

Music review: Olympia Maru’s new album 'Golden Age' is wonderfully eccentric

Rick Olivares
Posted at Sep 28 06:19 PM

Olympia Maru’s second album, "Golden Age," is a darn good example why music works best on vinyl. Read more »

Sold-out 'Baliktanaw' is Ebe Dancel’s ode to Sugarfree and his fans

Rick Olivares
Posted at Sep 22 02:40 PM

Barely a week after its release, the LP – pressed in Hong Kong -- has sold out and was re-selling on Discogs for $100! Read more »

Ebe Dancel leads OPM vinyl releases with 'Baliktanaw'

Rick Olivares
Posted at Sep 21 03:17 PM

Even with the pandemic raging, vinyl sales have surged. With people spending more time at home, there’s more time to listen to music. Read more »

Vinyl sales surpass CD revenue, first time since 1980s

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 11 05:50 AM

NEW YORK - Vinyl records are outselling compact discs in the United States for the first time in more than 30 years, according to an industry report released Thursday. Read more »

Pinoy rock '70s classic now available on vinyl 44 years later

Rick Olivares
Posted at Jun 05 01:04 PM

A long lost DZRJ classic, “In Love With You” by Phase Two – a staple on their FM radio station rotation – has finally seen the vinyl treatment 44 years later.   Read more »

A look at the OPM vinyl market in the Philippines today

Rick Olivares
Posted at Feb 14 07:00 PM

The “Ultraelectromagneticpop” vinyl release saw only 2,500 copies pressed. So there is that desirability for the title. It’s just that the resale price is outrageous. Read more »

We have the details on ALT, the breakaway event happening a week ahead of Art Fair

ANCX
Updated as of Jan 10 07:40 AM

With only 10 galleries showing, each space will have more freedom to pursue their personal statements Read more »

How to get CDs, tapes, records on your smartphone

J.D. Biersdorfer, The New York Times
Posted at Dec 26 08:53 AM

In addition to making files that play on your smartphone or media server, digitizing your analog audio creates an electronic archive you can store online for safekeeping. The steps for converting your old recordings vary on the formats and equipment you have, but here’s a general outline of the process and the equipment you may need. Read more »

Thousands line up for Eraserheads' 'Ultraelectromagneticpop' vinyl selling event

Totel V. de Jesus
Updated as of Nov 25 01:43 PM

Thousands lined up on Sunday at the Eastwood Central Plaza Mall in Quezon City for copies of the vinyl version of Eraserheads' album "Ultraelectromagneticpop!" Read more »

Why it’s a great time to bring the cassette tape back in your life

Jam Pascual
Posted at Nov 01 10:45 AM

These reasons go beyond nostalgia. Vinyl records? Please. We’re on a different wave right now. Read more »