Because Sound Matters Vinyl Music Blog

Get Red Hot Chili Peppers classic, One Hot Minute, on rare red vinyl now from Because Sound Matters. The limited edition record featured a 3D lenticular cover and a free One Hot Minute CD with purchase. Click here to purchase while supplies last.

Our friends in The Mars Volta sat down to speak vinyl with us. Click above to have a look.

Enjoy a brand new vinyl unboxing video of My Chemcial Romance's Special deluxe edition, pressed on 180 gram audiophile quality vinyl.
Includes "Making The Black Parade" featuring the bands recording experience, and extended art & photographs.

To get your copy, click here.

We recently sat down with Andrew McMahon, Jack's Mannequin front-man, as shared his relationship with vinyl records. Click the video above to check it out and for more on Jack's Mannequin, click here.

We sat down with James Del Barco of Turntable Lab LA to talk vinyl. Check out our interview below and be sure to shop their online store for the latest in DJ equipment, vinyl inspired books, clothing, and more.

Where do you suggest a beginning vinyl collector starts?

We recently sat down with Theophilus London about his relationship with vinyl. Click the video above to check it out. Grab your copy of his LP 'Timez Are Weird These Days' on regular weight black vinyl here.

And for more on Theophilus London, click here.

Enjoy a brand new vinyl unboxing video of R.E.M's final studio album, 'Collapse Into Now'. This LP is featured on 140-gram vinyl. Any vinyl collector or R.E.M. fan needs to add this to their collection

To get your copy, click here.

The vinyl community is that—a community. As such, we thought it would be nice to highlight local vinyl retailers and bring us all a little closer! You can definitely look forward to us showcasing more stores in the future.

Today we caught up with Neil Schield, Owner of Origami Vinyl in the Echo Park, Los Angeles. Check out what he had to say below.

We spoke exclusively with Outasight about his love for vinyl. Click the video above to check it out and for more on Outasight, click here.

Enjoy a brand new vinyl unboxing video of Eric Clapton's classic album, Unplugged. This 2 LP is featured on 180-gram vinyl and is a must have for any vinyl collector or Clapton fan.

To add this record to your collection, click here.

In celebration of the holidays and our five year anniversary, 2007 - 2011, Because Sound Matters is offering 10% off nearly every title in our store. New titles such as Caveman- CoCo Beware, 400 Blows- Sickness and Health, Mastodon- The Hunter, Red Hot Chili Peppers- I'm With You and classic titles such as the complete Nirvana and Metallica catalogs, throughout the month of December.

Get 10% off all vinyl offers (excluding the Eric Clapton box set) with promo code HOLIDAY11 on becausesoundmatters.com. Offer ends 12/16.

Attention vinyheads - Because Sound Matters is seeking interns. If you have experience in graphic design, videography, or web design, and love vinyl, Because Sound Matters may have the right opportunity for you. Join the team and help us run one of the web's best boutique vinyl shops.

To inquire, email jamil.baldwin@wbr.com. Candidates must be eligible to receive college credit.

Watch the unboxing of Mastodon's epic deluxe 2-LP, 180 gram, 45 rpm, black vinyl in a gatefold jacket with lyric insert. The Hunter vinyl is available now from Because Sound Matters and comes with a special Augmented Reality experience. Click here to purchase.

Tom Petty’s classic record, Damn the Torpedoes, has been found in the Because Sound Matters vault and is available for sale now. The out-of-print vinyl is the third album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released in 1979 by Backstreet Records. The record is mastered from original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman Mastering, including 9 bonus tracks, a 12 page exclusive booklet, and a hi-res digital download of the album.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW OVER. CONGRATS TO MICHAEL L. - THE RANDOMLY SELECTED WINNER. MICHAEL WILL RECEIVE THE ERIC CLAPTON BLUES BOX SET. THANKS TO EVERYONE ELSE WHO ENTERED.