James Inge is a Louisville DJ who curates a massive library of Northern Soul 45s — giving a second life to forgotten records that have become the holy grails of soul collecting. https://youtu.be/Jv7miMLbie4

What's your all-time favorite Green Day album? And feel free to include '1,039/Smashed Out Slappy Hours' if you're a diehard Lookout fan...

Two decades after its release, J Dilla's 'Donuts' is still pushing the instrumental hip-hop game forward.

Rest in peace, Fred Smith, bassist of Television. "Fred was a natural — never flashy, always essential — always serving the song in ways that only the greatest musicians can," said former Television guitarist Jimmy Rip. Smith was 77. 📷: Getty Images

Northern soul 45s were in high demand among collectors on Discogs in January, claiming two out of the top five spots on the most valuable records list.

Reggie Watts shares the story behind his most personal release yet, a blend of live-looping history and hand-drawn covers.

The RSD 2026 list is here! Which releases are you hoping to score on April 18th? https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialReleases

An understated reissue from mid-’60s proto-punk act The Music Machine claimed a spot in the top five best-selling releases on Discogs in January.

These pioneering albums by women in funk helped shatter the genre’s double standard. https://disc.gs/4a7Tf8q

You might not expect a DJ’s entry point to be from punk and emo, but that’s exactly what sparked Batom’s interest in music discovery. Now a part of the Portland music collective known as Silicon Radio, Batom opens up about the never-ending journey of music discovery. https://youtu.be/NA9mQVqCixs

If you were in charge of the votes, who would be getting a 2026 Grammy Award today?

What's your most anticipated album release of 2026?

If you're hunting for records while traveling, these tips are for you.

Blue Note is one of the most important jazz labels of all time, and these are rare pressing jazz collectors are hunting: https://disc.gs/4nabnmS

Many seminal moments in the history of soul music can be traced back to live albums. Which iconic performance stands out to you? https://disc.gs/4bSV4sf

Expanding on ideas first developed using late '80s Detroit techno, early house music, ambient/chill-out circles, and freeform jazz, here are fifteen essential IDM albums. https://disc.gs/3M8oMiz

Rest in peace, Sly Dunbar. Alongside bassist Robbie Shakespeare, Dunbar formed the most influential rhythm section in Jamaican music history, helping to define the sound of reggae, dub, and dancehall. Dunbar, a 13-time Grammy nominee, was 73.

It’s only been 37 years since I was phoning the Virgin Megastore in Dublin to see if they could get me a copy of Acid Man by Jolly Roger. They kept saying it was ‘on order’. I am very patient though. Yay for @discogsofficial.bsky.social! #WeekendSingles

"The thing about music is you’ll never know it all. There’s always new music to be discovered," says DJ RASHIDA

"Music is sacred and worth every sacrifice; it’s the only way I truly feel at peace and myself," says Turkish vocalist Merve Erdem of Kit Sebastian.

"I'm just obsessed with music." Introducing My Discography, a new video series from Discogs exploring the deep emotional connection between collectors and their records, launching this February. https://youtu.be/lOi6db_MgIc

“There’s more of a flavor than a genre,” explains Cyrus Moussavi, who has run the Mississippi Records label since 2019. “It’s always amazing to me that we can release music from all these different places and styles, but they all kind of feel like they’re the same family." https://disc.gs/4b71RhK

Great piece by @marcyoung.bsky.social on @discogsofficial.bsky.social spotlighting Mississippi Records in Portland, OR. www.discogs.com/digs/feature...

"DJing is a journey. Every set, every crowd, every track teaches me something new," says Mike Starr, Berlin-based DJ.

"Music opens a door to something that’s bigger than life. For me, it’s both the most personal and the most collective experience," says Turkish vocalist Merve Erdem of Kit Sebastian.

Doom metal: the genre that dares to ask, “What happens if you bring back that nasty riff but slower?” https://disc.gs/45VlkhO

Tuesday vibes 🎶 R I P the great guitarist & pianist Ralph Towner. Solstice from 1975 on the ECM lable. The sleve is looking battered but the music is sublime. 😎 @discogsofficial.bsky.social #jazz #vinylrecords #vinylsky #jazzsky #musicsky #nowplaying

As the political and social issues of the late ’60s — the Vietnam War, Civil Rights protests, the Black Power movement, feminist activism, and unrest — entered into a new decade, the sounds of its artists and producers reflected the era’s climate: https://disc.gs/3NmiNag

What was your first record purchase of 2026?

“So here I am playing these records, and Prince comes in,” she continued. “He walks right up to me, and he starts talking to me about the records I’m playing. And he’s like, ‘how do you know this?’ I think I was just playing, like, a Sly [Stone] record." - DJ Rashida 💿 https://disc.gs/3Zg55s0

Kit Sebastian, consisting of Turkish vocalist Merve Erdem and English-born, French-raised instrumentalist and vocalist K Martin, share choice selects from their global collection: https://disc.gs/45SXMKs

For decades, a Pittsburgh collector named George quietly amassed a staggering 70,000-record jazz archive. Now, this once-in-a-lifetime collection is available exclusively on Discogs via Philadelphia Music. Shop the first drop: https://disc.gs/4sHdpP6

In 2025, Discogs Collectors worldwide reached another record-breaking milestone in music-collecting history by adding more than 114.2 million items to their Collections. Is your Collection worth more than the average Collection value on Discogs?

"I showcase [my portables] like a museum, so I call it the Official Portable Museum." Step inside Paola Puente's (a.k.a. Double Peas) portable turntable time machine: https://disc.gs/3YG8sIz

This Pittsburgh collector spent decades building a 70,000-record jazz archive. On Friday, a choice selection of the rare records he found will be available for sale on Discogs: https://disc.gs/49mhVeo

Inspired by Pure Person Press’ stunning new compilation ‘Sounds of Taiwan’, I went down a fascinating rabbit hope tracing Taiwan’s ambient music tradition with figures like Lim Giong and Jimi Chen for @discogsofficial.bsky.social. Check out my findings via the site! www.discogs.com/digs/music/e...

Unlike the well-documented ambient history of Japan, uncovering Taiwan’s ambient records requires serious digging. Here are some great records to get you started: https://disc.gs/49NCccE

Which album needs a vinyl reissue in 2026?

Remembering singer-songwriter, and founding member of the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir, who passed away today at age 78. “He often spoke of a three-hundred-year legacy, determined to ensure the songbook would endure long after him. May that dream live on through future generations of Dead Heads.”

How many of the albums featured in the final season of 'Stranger Things' are in your collection?

In December, Black Friday RSD releases dominated the best-selling chart, but a few new releases managed to make their way onto the list: https://disc.gs/45xiorA

10 years ago, David Bowie released 'Blackstar' on his 69th birthday. Two days later, he passed, leaving 'Blackstar' behind as his final artistic statement, and transcending the mortality he faced while making the album. https://www.discogs.com/release/7954216-David-Bowie--Blackstar

This Misfits’ "third pressing" of 'Bullet' was a hybrid release born from necessity. Now it's a highly coveted release.

I am rebuilding my physical media (mostly music) I got a turntable and CD player for the holidays. I had to pay way too much for this CD (I don't believe it exists on vinyl) and I just played it. Like an old friend. Worth every damn penny. Would I lie to you? #music #physicalmedia

Which album is going to define your year? Share the record that fits the energy you’re bringing into 2026.

The 2025 album of the year, according to the Discogs community, is here: https://disc.gs/4jpX8tJ

Always remember that listening to music can be the entire activity. Put on headphones. Blast it through speakers. Close your eyes and just listen. Listening to music is not a background activity. It can be the entire journey, and it's worth the time.

Just in time for the end of Holiday season I finished adding all my vinyl records to @discogsofficial.bsky.social. Funny to see what records are (objectively) valuable... Gotta go for the CDs now 😅

What is the most 'local' record in your collection, something that captures the specific sound of a city or scene you love?

According to the Discogs community, these are the most underrated albums of all time. What would you add to the list?