Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.

There are a ton of ways to consume music today, but tangible media seems to hold the most value because it can be passed on to different generations. A photo of a sentimental letter from a Discogs ...

A lot of these vinyl records, however, are on the expensive and rare side of the market. Whether it's a limited edition ...

Whether you call it "vinyl," "wax," "black crack" or something else entirely, we can all agree that poring over shelves for new records can be a time-consuming, but ultimately rewarding, process. And ...

Scarcity is a core driver of value in any collectible market. Records with limited press runs, regional releases, promotional ...

Record collectors spent more than $200m (£147m) at the online music marketplace Discogs, external last year, the BBC can reveal. The site, which helps collectors find and trade rare music, sold more ...

Vinyl is officially back, but of course it never truly went away. It’s outlived the iPod, cassettes, and now CDs. A whole new generation is discovering vinyl, and it’s easier now than ever to buy ...

My dopamine menu might change seasonally, but the one aspect that will always remain a constant is a lounging listening session with a comfort album of my choice whistling through my home. Famously ...

Some records in your collection are there just for you. But you might be surprised at just how valuable certain records in your collection are, especially now that vinyl is back in vogue. Whether you ...

The music industry may be relying more and more on digital formats for its financial success, but physical music database and marketplace Discogs continues to grow its business—and is now making the ...

You finally succumbed to the warm and crackly sound of vinyl, bought yourself a great turntable, stereo receiver, and some sweet, sweet speakers, so now what? Well, now comes the fun part — it's time ...

How I grew my jazz vinyl collection during the pandemic, and how you can too. On March 18 th, 2020, I began working from home as Alberta and Canada moved rather rapidly into COVID-19 lockdowns. My ...