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The Many Flavors of Rock, A Guide To All The Possibilities

Rock music has split into so many branches since the 1950s that it can feel overwhelming for new collectors, but don't worry – most of it boils down to how... Read more...

Sargent’s Top 40 Country Albums of the 2000s

The 2000s took country from beer joints to football stadiums, and the sales numbers prove it. We dug through RIAA platinum counts and Billboard chart runs to bring you the... Read more...

Sargent’s Top 40 Country Albums of the 1990s

Tired of opinionated lists? We crunched the real numbers—RIAA certifications, weeks at #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums, and total chart life—for a truly objective ranking of the forty biggest... Read more...

59th Annual CMA Awards (2025) Lainey Shines and Some Fresh Faces Step Up

The 59th CMA Awards just wrapped in Nashville with Lainey Wilson hosting solo and walking away with Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, and more. Ella Langley and... Read more...

Getting Started Collecting CDs: A Friendly Guide for New Collectors

Ready to start collecting CDs? It's one of the cheapest, easiest ways to own your music for good. Pick up a simple player, hunt thrift stores and yard sales for... Read more...

A Straightforward Guide to Grading Vinyl Records and CDs Using the Goldmine Standard

If you've ever wondered why one "excellent" record sounds pristine while another crackles like breakfast cereal, it all comes down to grading. We break down the Goldmine standard that's been... Read more...