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Because Sound Matters takes an inside look at the historic, world renowned Bernie Grundman mastering studio in Los Angeles. The final episode, part 5 of our 5 part series. Be sure to subscribe to the BSMvids YouTube Channel for more great vinyl related videos!

Our friends over at Music Direct just sent us some great turntable recommendations! Check out what they have to say below and let us know what you think!

Music Direct:
Did you know that a great turntable can pull so much music out of the grooves of your vinyl? What do you get when you spend a little more for greatness? You get a better, more solid platform for playing records. You get a better needle that gets deeper into the grooves and digs out more of the music.

We here at Because Sound Matters are excited to announce that we are holding a very special METALLICA one-time sale today! The sale includes 25 copies of the four-LP deluxe edition of Metallica (Black Album) and 25 copies of the five-LP deluxe edition of Death Magnetic, both on WHITE vinyl. Only 50 copies of each special set were pressed and were never released to retail, so here’s your chance to get these super limited collectables!

The other 25 copies of each title will only be sold exclusively at MetClub.com.

UPDATE: SOLD OUT. Wow, that was fast. Thanks everyone! You can still buy the box sets on black vinyl:
Metallica (Black Album)
Death Magnetic

First come, first serve. See a few photos of the products below. HAPPY METAL MARCH!

Deftones Rocket Skates 7" single on white vinyl with M83 remix on b-side. Digital download card included. Coming Record Store Day 4/17!

The BLACK SABBATH test pressings you could win in our Metal March contest! Both the self-titled and Master of Reality on 180 gram vinyl! Click here for details!

To close out METAL MARCH, Because Sound Matters is back with one more exclusive contest for ya! This week we’re kickin’ it old school with a pair of Black Sabbath test pressings. Click here for full contest details!

Wow. Audio engineering company GGRP Sound has created a corrugated cardboard sleeve for a 45 that in a few quick steps becomes its own record player! Just fold, add a pencil, and play!

Because Sound Matters takes an inside look at the historic, world renowned Bernie Grundman mastering studio in Los Angeles. Part 4 of our 5 part series. Be sure to check out the blog next Friday for the last episode!

METALLICA - Death Magnetic 2LP. More info here. And don't forget to sign up for our METALLICA GIVEAWAY!

"This prettyful simple bar is not a spare part from a Wipeout racer, but the Linos Portable USB vinyl record player. How does it work? Quite simply, it seems.

The Magnetic Fields - Realism 1 Regular Weight LP. More info here.

Last night, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, The Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, and ABBA were inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame at a ceremony in New York City. Today, Billboard.com is polling its readers who they think deserves to be entered next. Click here to vote. Candidates include a variety of acts, with everything from Rush to The B52s to Barry White.

Side B of The Used "Blood On My Hands" 12" single. Full color double sided vinyl picture disc. More info here.

We here at Because Sound Matters are very excited to announce the winners for the MASTODON MASSIVE GIVEAWAY! Congratulations to Josh H. for being our grand prize winner! Josh gets to go home with a ton of great Mastodon prizes, including the metal stamper used in the pressing of Crack the Skye.

Congrats again Josh and thanks to everyone that entered the contest!

Remember that there's still a few days left to sign up for the METALLICA TEST PRESSINGS GIVEAWAY. And be sure to keep an eye on Because Sound Matters for more exciting contests and amazing vinyl throughout METAL MARCH!

The Flaming Lips - Embryonic colored vinyl 2 LP
Transparent Yellow & Transparent Blue