Collide Records, the beloved independent music shop, has put together a Father's Day collection that spans classic rock, jazz, Americana, and beyond. Whether your dad is a lifelong vinyl devotee or just starting to build a collection, there's something here for every music-loving father. Here are our top picks.
Vinyl records are not fragile — but they are unforgiving. Dust ground into a groove by a stylus, a sleeve that creates static, or a record stored at the wrong angle can degrade sound quality in ways you'll notice long before you notice the damage. The good news: the basics of preservation are cheap, simple, and deeply satisfying to get right.
Whether you own ten records or ten thousand, this guide covers every layer of protection — from a quick pre-play brush to archival-quality sleeve storage.
If you’ve ever pulled a record from its sleeve only to see dust, static cling, or tiny particles floating on the surface, you already know how quickly a listening session can go from exciting to frustrating. That’s where a carbon fiber record brush becomes one of the simplest, most essential tools in any vinyl setup.