Punk, garage and rockabilly
Vinyl guides and rock and roll culture, one crate at a time
Dem Derby writes plain, unhurried guides for people who still play records: punk, garage and rockabilly listening, record-store habits, and the decks and styluses in between.
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Latest guides
Newest guides first – the grid below updates itself as new ones publish.
Why Do Collectors Prefer Mono Pressings? (October 2026)
why do collectors prefer mono pressings? Learn how mix intent, mastering history and scarcity shaped mono, and how to spot a genuine…
What Are 7 Inch Record Adapters? A Collector’s Guide (2026)
What are 7 inch record adapters? Learn how a 45 rpm adapter fits a single's 1.5 inch hole, which records need one,…
Why 45 RPM LPs Sound Better: The Collector’s Guide (2026)
why 45 rpm lps sound better? Learn how groove spacing, lower tracking density, mastering and playback quality shape the sound. Updated for…
What Is a 7 Inch Single? A Collector’s Simple Guide (2026)
Learn what a 7 inch single is, how singles differ from albums and EPs, and how collectors identify rare or valuable examples.
How to Store 7 Inch Singles Safely in Boxes (October 2026)
Learn how to store 7 inch singles safely in : the right boxes, dividers, sleeves, and containers, plus the mistakes that warp…
What Is a Dinked Center on a 7 Inch Record? Guide (2026)
What is a dinked center on a 7 inch record? Spot the large center hole, tell it from a pushout or pop,…
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Questions this site answers
- Reissue or original pressing – which one is worth the money?
- How do I grade a second-hand record before I pay for it?
- When is a stylus worn out, and what should replace it?
- Where do I start a punk and garage collection?
About Dem Derby
For people who still flip through crates
Dem Derby keeps vinyl guides and rock and roll culture on the same page: punk, garage and rockabilly listening, record-store habits, and the turntables and styluses that make them sound right. If you read the whole guide before you buy anything, it was written for you.