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.
What Is a Bootleg Record? A Collector’s Guide (2026)
What is a bootleg record? Learn how bootlegs differ from counterfeits, reissues and imports, and how vinyl collectors spot the clues before…
What Is a Repress and Why Fans Want One? (October 2026)
what is a repress and why fans want one? Learn what a repress is, how it differs from a reissue, and what…
Why Record Store Day Is Controversial (2026): Collector Views
Why record store day is controversial in : queue rules, limited editions, resale pressure, and what independent shops really gain from the…
What Is Record Store Day? A Vinyl Fans Guide for 2026
What is Record Store Day? Learn how the vinyl event works, why it matters, what gets released, and how to plan a…
How Vinyl Subscription Boxes Work (2026) | Collector’s Guide
How vinyl subscription boxes work in : what's inside, how curators pick records, what grading terms mean, and what to check before…
How to Support Independent Musicians Directly (2026)
Learn how to support independent musicians directly through records, shows, memberships, and word of mouth, with the payout math that shows where…
Asked at the counter
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.