New to Vinyl - Starting Points
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Just getting into vinyl? Start here. Curated collection of essential and beginner-friendly artists across all genres.
The cast of the 1964 Broadway musical featured a diverse group of talented performers who brought the production to life. Their contributions played a
[b](((Pruttipal)))[/b] serves as the current primary alias of Danish/Faroese experimental artist Parl Kristian Bjørn Vester, a name he has embraced si
The artist known as 1% Hangout began his journey in music as a devoted fan, enjoying radio, club nights, and collecting records. Influenced by a diver
10cc was a prominent British pop/art rock band formed in 1972 in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. The band consisted of original members Eric S
17 Pygmies is a post-punk, new wave, experimental, and alternative band originating from Los Angeles, California, USA. The group officially formed in
1964 The Tribute is a Beatles tribute band dedicated to authentically recreating the experience of The Beatles during their early years. However, ther
20 Minute Crash is a hard rock band hailing from Norman, Oklahoma, USA.
The band's journey began in 1996 when Page placed an advertisement in a loca
Emerging from the vibrant city of Toronto, 22HERTZ is a band that is reshaping the landscape of industrial rock. Under the leadership of Ralf Muller,
24-7 Spyz, pronounced "twenty four seven spies," originated in the South Bronx, New York, in 1986. The group was founded by vocalist P. Fluid, guitari
30 Foot Fall is a punk rock band based in Houston, Texas, that has been active since 1993. The group had its inaugural performance on Mother's Day tha
3Teeth (often stylized as 3TEETH or 3T3ETH) is an American industrial metal band hailing from Los Angeles, California. Established in 2013, the curren
Formed in Cheltenham in 1996, the band underwent multiple line-up and name changes before settling on the name ‘4ft Fingers’. Initially performing loc
Toby Burton, along with friends Mike Wilson and Gavin Richards, began their musical journey together while studying at sixth-form college in Godalming
Grind pranksters gather until their noise reaches a fever pitch.
The comedy grind band 7000 Dying Rats has made a name for themselves with irreverent
808 State, the influential techno group from Manchester, was established in 1988 by Martin Price, the owner of the Eastern Bloc underground record sto
A Cor do Som originated as the instrumental band that supported Os Novos Baianos. Formed in 1977, this Brazilian group emerged from the collective of
Daniel Norman, the singer and songwriter behind A House for Lions, began his musical journey unexpectedly. A self-proclaimed music lover, he had not s
A Split-Second is the musical collaboration of Marc Heyndrickx and Peter Bonne, also known as Chrismar Chayell. The project was initiated in 1985 by M
James Aaron Foster, known professionally as A-natural, has navigated a significant musical journey since his early days as a budding singer/songwriter
Garnet Silk's career in the mainstream music scene was relatively short-lived, spanning from 1992 to 1994, yet during this period, he created a number
DJ Dr. Ace, known by his real name Sergey, hails from the city of Zheleznodorozhny, where his DJ career first took flight. In his hometown, he was inv
Swedish pop group ABBA was established in 1972 and gained international fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974. This victory marked th
ADZi, whose real name is Richard Maršál, is a Prague-based producer, promoter, and DJ who has been actively involved in music since 1997. His interest
ASSA Project (Atmospheric Sound Spheres of Arcadia) was established in 2000 by Thodoris Dremetsikas, a multifaceted composer, songwriter, producer, ph
The Ohio-based new wave band was active during multiple periods: from 1976 to 1986, again from 2001 to 2005, and briefly in 2007.
Founded by vocalis
Aaron Lordson was born in Togo, West Africa, where he was immersed in a rich tapestry of musical influences from a young age. His unique style has bee
Formed in May 2008, Aaron Williams (vocals, guitar), Eric Shackelford (drums, vocals), and Z (bass, vocals) make up the trio known for their deep root
Members: Denise "Jena" Davis, Zion "Jeneba" Erb, and Abigail Smith
Formed in 1981, this predominantly female group emerged from a collective of like-
Abbe Lane, born Abigail Francine Lassman on December 14, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York, is an accomplished American singer and actress. Raised in a Jewi
Ernesto Abelardo Valdés, a notable Cuban musician, composer, and conductor of the [a973502], is celebrated as one of the most significant figures in t
Born in 1980 in Sarria, Lugo, Galicia, Spain, Abraham Cupeiro is a distinguished instrument builder and multi-instrumentalist, renowned for reviving i
Absolute was a band that emerged in 1982 or 1983, formed by three teenagers: John Thomas, Colin Taaffe (known as Taf), and Paul Johnson. Initially, th
L'histoire d'Acanthus débute en 1967 avec un groupe de jeunes Parisiens, ayant une moyenne d'âge de 17 ans, qui se produisent sous le nom de The Bayen
Acid Death is a technical and progressive death/thrash metal band originating from Athens, Greece, established in 1989.
In 1991, during their early r
ACQUASUMARTE is a musical project founded by Vincenzo Aversa in Monopoli (Bari) in 2007. By 2010, the project evolved into a band with the addition of
Ad Nauseam, abbreviated as "ADN" on two of their remixes, was an electronic dance music project based in Melbourne, Australia. Established in mid-2003
Adam Beyer, a prominent Swedish techno producer and DJ, was born on May 15, 1976, in Stockholm. He established Drumcode in 1996, followed by the creat
Adam Theis is a versatile American musician based in Oakland, California, known for his proficiency on a wide range of instruments, including trombone
Adelheid Feigenwinter, born into a strict Catholic family in Pratteln and Liestal, was the eldest daughter of Georg Feigenwinter (1904-1997), who serv
The Adolescents, a punk rock band originating from Fullerton, California, was established in 1980 by Steve Soto, who had previously served as the orig
Adolphe-Abraham Samuel (11 July 1824 – 11 September 1898) was a Belgian music critic, conductor, and composer, born in Liège. He spent significant tim
Nikki Sudden was an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, born on 19 July 1956 in London, England, and he passed away on 26 March 2006 in New York,
Adrian Weiss is a notable guitarist known for his work in progressive metal bands Thought Sphere and Forces At Work from 1996 to 2014, during which he
American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, and television personality, Adrienne Bailon, was born on October 24, 1983, in the Lower East Side of Manh
Advent, often regarded as a contemporary reflection of the symphonic elements found in classic English progressive rock, aims to merge high-quality cl
The story of Eric Manyelo, known as Aero Manyelo or simply Moera to his family, is one of humble beginnings. Born in Zebediela, Limpopo in 1987, he mo
Aeternus was established in 1993 by [a407146] and is based in Bergen/Stavanger, Norway. The band is recognized for pioneering a distinctive style of e
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Afrika Mamas was established by Ntombifuthi Lushaba, an Afro Folk singer, in 1998. The members of the group were initially discove
Agapito was born on November 19, 1924, at the "Potreros" ranch in Burgos, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Wenceslao Zuniga Zuniga and Lucia de la Garza Gonzale
Agitation Free was established in Berlin, Germany, in 1967 by Lutz 'Lüül' Ulbrich, Michael 'Fame' Günther, Lutz 'Ludwig' Kramer, and Christoph 'Chrill
**Agnieszka Holland** (born 28 November 1948 in Warsaw) is a distinguished Polish film and television director and screenwriter, currently residing an
AGUA CLARA, un grupo musical originario del Sur de Guayaquil, se formó en la Ciudadela 9 de Octubre por un grupo de jóvenes entusiastas del sector. A
Agzilla is a versatile DJ known for his diverse styles within the jungle and drum & bass genres. He began his DJing journey in 1989, initially focusin
[a164253] began his recording career in 1951 with the [l62753] label, collaborating with [a6546034]. This group would later be recognized as The Ahmad
Estonian electronic artist DJ Notrack, also known as Ahto Kalda, has a diverse musical background that began with his clarinet studies from 1989 to 19
Aili is an electro-pop duo from Belgium and Japan, consisting of Aili Maruyama and Orson Wouters. Their journey began with a serendipitous meeting at
Heavy metal band Airforce hails from London, England. The group was initially formed in 1987, disbanded in 2001, and later reformed in 2008.
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Airways is an indie rock band hailing from Peterborough, with roots tracing back to Chicago. The group comprises Jake (singer/guitarist), Alex (guitar
Akbar de Wighar, born on June 20, 1988, and known simply as Wighar (stylized as WIGHAR), is an accomplished animation director, entrepreneur, and musi
Akram Haddad is an accomplished composer, orchestrator, educator, and versatile musician, renowned for his commitment to fostering a deeper understand
Al Berkowitz is an art rock and psychedelic rock band based in London. The group was established in Madrid, Spain, in 2006 by Ignacio Simón, Lorenzo P
Billy Fayard was born on February 25, 1941, on Mardi Gras Day, to Irma and Al'd Fayard, Sr. He grew up on Monroe Street in Gretna, Louisiana, and atte
The American trumpeter and bandleader was born on November 7, 1922, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Throughout his career, he achieved significant recognit
Al Ponting (May 14, 1948 – September 1, 2007) was a talented songwriter and musician, married to singer Heather Innes. Throughout his life, Al compose
Al was born in 1972 and began his musical journey at the age of 6, initially playing the cornet and piano. He explored the trumpet and tenor horn befo
The band, known for its blend of country, southern rock, and bluegrass, was established in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1969.
Born on February 2, 1940, in Chelsea, London, UK, and passing away on August 16, 2000, Caddy was a notable UK guitarist, session musician, and prolifi
British guitarist, composer, and arranger, born on 26 August 1944 in Matlock, Derbyshire, UK.
Alan Silvestri was born on March 26, 1950, in New York City, NY, USA. He is an accomplished American film score composer and musician, proficient in p
Alan y sus Bates stands out as one of the most iconic bands in Chile's youth rock scene of the 1960s, active from 1961 until the end of the decade, an
Albert & The Heart of Gold was established by Marian Gold as a live alternative to Alphaville, which did not perform concerts during the late 1980s an
Albert Viau, a Canadian singer, was born in Montréal on November 6, 1910. His musical journey began with piano studies from 1918 to 1926 under Arthur
Alberto La Tassa, born in 1986 in Italy, hails from a family with a rich artistic heritage dating back to 1820. He began exploring various artistic di
Alberto Torres, born in Toledo, Spain in 1979, is a composer, songwriter, and producer currently based in Madrid. His work in film and television has
ALCHEMIST is a Czech metal band hailing from the town of Most, formed in the spring of 2007 by members from Chewbacca (known as Čubaka) and Deathstar.
Aldemaro Romero (March 12, 1928 – September 15, 2007) was a distinguished Venezuelan pianist, composer, arranger, and orchestral conductor, born in Va
Aldrin stands as a prominent ambassador for Zouk, having begun his residency in 1996. Over the years, he has established himself as Singapore's most i
Alejo Pérez is a conductor renowned for his innate stylistic sensitivity and his remarkable ability to illuminate even the most intricate musical scor
Alessandro Cicognini was an influential Italian film music composer, born on January 15, 1906, in Pescara, Italy, and he passed away on November 9, 19
**Alessandro Gagliano** (circa 1660/1665, Naples – 1728/circa 1732, Naples) was a prominent Italian luthier renowned for crafting violins, violoncello
Alessandro Ravi, born in 1960, is a multifaceted composer, drummer, percussionist, music educator, instrument builder, sound engineer, and music produ
Alessia, a Pop Rock singer based in Shanghai, brings a unique cultural perspective to her music as an Italian artist who composes and performs in mult
KeeMo is one of the many pseudonyms of Alex Breuer, an influential figure in the music industry since his debut performance in 1992 at Krefelder König
Alex, a producer and DJ from the UK, has deep roots in progressive and trance music. He began his DJing career in 1985 and is the owner of the label [
Alex Koo, the son of a Belgian missionary who was assigned to Japan in the 1970s and a Japanese peace activist, is a versatile pianist and composer wh
Deejay and Producer hailing from Viareggio, Italy, Alex M (Alessandro Mugnaini) was born in Pietrasanta on November 18, 1988. His passion for music em
Alex Preda, a Romanian-born electronic music DJ and producer, currently resides in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Known for his distinctive sound, Alex maste
Alexander Balanescu, born on June 11, 1954, in Bucharest, is recognized as a pioneering violinist and a prolific composer, particularly noted for his
**Alexander Lenard**, born **Lénárd Sándor** on **9 March 1910** in Budapest, was a Hungarian translator, writer, language tutor, poet, and physician
Alexander is a distinguished classical hornist, composer, and arranger from Singapore. He completed his Master of Performance studies at the Royal Col
Alexander Schubert was born in 1979 in Bremen, Germany. He pursued studies in computer science and biology at the University of Leipzig, where he conc
Alain Bodak is a distinguished French pianist, born on December 14, 1937, in Berlin. In addition to his notable musical achievements, he also had a su
[i]Alexandre Père et Fils[/i], commonly referred to as "[i]Alexandre & Fils[/i]," was a prominent French musical instrument manufacturer founded in 18
Alexey Shmitov was born in Moscow in 1957. He graduated in 1982 from the Moscow Conservatory, where he studied piano under the guidance of [a1088746]
Alexis Ortega, also known by the moniker "Goldenfingers," is a distinguished pianist and composer renowned for his exceptional musical prowess.
Born
Alfonso Vélez Iturrino, nacido el 30 de septiembre de 1939 en Añasco, Puerto Rico, se destacó en el panorama musical puertorriqueño a partir de 1973,
A prominent figure in the film music industry, he served as the head of 20th Century Fox Music and was an accomplished composer. He was born on March
Alfred Scholz was a prolific producer known for his budget recordings, which were often misleadingly attributed to non-existent artists and orchestras
Ali Doğan Gönültaş was born in Kiğı, located in Eastern Anatolia, Turkey. He graduated from Kocaeli University, where he studied both Archeology and t
The Honourable Alice Magdalen Sarah Ormsby-Gore (22 April 1952 - 5 April 1995) was a British socialite and model known for her complex personal life.
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