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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

R.I.P. to The Tank (1/20/2019-9/20/2026), which fought and ultimately lost a valiant battle against countless power surges, courtesy of my local electric company. Thousands upon thousands of spins, and innumerable hours of enjoyment. You will be missed. #vinyl #turntable #pioneer #RIP

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Over the past four months, I have listened to 383 albums, with a total of 626 discs. Audiophile ✔️ Soundtracks✔️ Compilations✔️ Country✔️ Hip Hop✔️ Interscope Vinyl Collective ✔️ Greatest Hit✔️ Live/Concerts✔️ Time to dig in to my main collection - rock & pop. First up: +44 When Your Heart Stops Beating

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

No lines and (most importantly) no scalper prices: these three stores had everything I was looking for. My RSD took 5 minutes on a Sunday morning, and they have my thanks (and money). Darkside Records (Poughkeepsie) Plaid Room Records (Loveland) Welcome Back Records (Fort Wayne) #rsd26 #vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Annual reminder that FOMO is your enemy. There are plenty of records to go around. Do NOT pay scalper prices. Check out the RSD website on Sunday morning. If you still can't find what you're looking for, wait a week. Discogs will be flooded by disappointed flippers. #rsd #rsd26 #recordstoreday

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Just revisited "Goodbye Earl" by The Chicks. I gotta tell ya - Mary Anne was a real one.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Audiophile collection ✔️ Up next: Soundtracks. www.instagram.com/jeffplaysvin... #vinyl #nowplaying #vinylsky

Mofi records from Alanis, Billy Joel, Bruce, The Cars, Foreigner, Men At Work, Michael Jackson, and Weezer

DSS records from Dr. Dre, A Perfect Circle, Beck, Nat King Cole and R.E.M.
Because Sound Matters One-Step records from Linkin Park, Green Day, Prince, and Tom Petty

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Thinking about instituting a "play it, then sell it" policy

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

2026 is the year that I stop collecting and start listening. My goal is to get through all of my records at least once. If that sounds like a journey you might like to follow: www.instagram.com/jeffplaysvin... #vinyl #nowplaying #vinylsky

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Now playing: Billy Squier Don't Say No (1981) 2018 180g reissue #vinyl #nowplaying #billysquier

Billy Squier's Don't Say No (1981) 2018 180g reissue record

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Now playing: Crowded House Crowded House (1986) 2025 reissue on smoky blue vinyl #vinyl #crowdedhouse

Now playing: Crowded House self-titled release 2025 reissue on smoky blue vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Now playing: Asia Asia (1982) 2022 reissue

Asia's self-titled debut record. 2022 reissue on black vinyl.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

A melancholy day for this old pop-punker - the final quarterly @smartpunk.bsky.social record club box arrived. Hopefully it's not the last one ever. So far they aren't offering a 2026 subscription - but it's not too late to change your minds!

Some of the records in the new Smartpunk Record Club box, including albums from Patrick Stump, Gully Boys, Jack's Mannequin, and Cobra Starship.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Now playing: Prince And The Revolution Around The World In A Day (1985) 2025 reissue on white & blue marble vinyl

Prince And The Revolution's Around The World In A Day (1985) 2025 reissue on white & blue marble vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Now playing: Styx Paradise Theatre (1981) 2020 reissue on blue translucent vinyl

Styx's Paradise Theatre (1981) 2020 reissue on blue translucent vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Now playing: Tinted Windows Tinted Windows (2009) 2024 RSD reissue on red & black vinyl

Tinted Windows self-titled release (2009) - the 2024 RSD reissue on red & black split vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Now playing: Violent Femmes Why Do Birds Sing? (1991) 2021 Craft Recordings reissue on smoke vinyl

Violent Femmes Why Do Birds Sing? (1991) - the 2021 Craft Recordings reissue on smoke vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Now playing: Depeche Mode Violator (1990) 2016 reissue on 180g vinyl

Depeche Mode's Violator (1990) 2016 reissue on 180g vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Now playing: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Americana Deluxe (1998) 2023 Real Gone reissue on clear with red & yellow swirl vinyl

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Americana Deluxe (1998) album. This is the 2023 Real Gone reissue on clear with red & yellow swirl vinyl.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Now playing: Wang Chung Clear Light/Dark Matter (Greatest Hits) 2025 2LP on Clear & Black Translucent vinyl

Wang Chung's Clear Light/Dark Matter (Greatest Hits) 2025 2LP on Clear & Black Translucent vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Now playing: Marshall Crenshaw Marshall Crenshaw (1982) 2023 MOV reissue on 180g turquoise vinyl

Marshall Crenshaw's self-titled debut album from 1982; this is the 2023 MOV reissue on 180g turquoise vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Now playing: The Killers Sam's Town (2006) 2020 reissue on white vinyl

The Killers' Sam's Town 2020 reissue on white vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Found this under the tree and finally had time today to set it up. I am very fortunate to have a wife who doesn't just tolerate my nonsense - she encourages it.

A Humminguru HG01 ultrasonic cleaner cleaning a Bruce Springsteen record.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

This is a GREAT store. These audiophile deals are awesome!

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Now playing: Nat King Cole The Christmas Song (1962) 2025 DSS 180g One-Step

Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song album (1962), reissued as a 2025 DSS 180g One-Step record.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

My wife planned a surprise holiday #vinyl road trip to #Richmond, VA. Crossroads Records is one of the nicest stores I've ever visited. Found a beautiful copy of Springsteen's Live 75-85 box set at Wax Moon. Great day!

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Now playing: Warren Zevon Excitable Boy (1978) 2021 180g red vinyl

Warren Zevon's Excitable Boy album (in red vinyl) playing on a turntable.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Now playing: Billy Idol Rebel Yell (1983) 2024 40th Anniversary/ 2LP Blue & Red Marbled vinyl

Billy Idol's Rebel Yell record, the 2024 40th Anniversary/Blue & Red Marbled vinyl variant, on a turntable

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Now playing: Olivia Rodrigo Live From Glastonbury (A BBC Recording) 2025 2LP magenta & periwinkle

Olivia Rodrigo's Live From Glastonbury (A BBC Recording) 2025 2LP on magenta & periwinkle vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Now playing: Matchbox Twenty Mad Season (Live 2001) 2025 RSD 2LP on "Flavors Truffle" vinyl

Matchbox Twenty's Mad Season (Live 2001) 2025 RSD 2LP on "Flavors Truffle" vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Now playing: Smash Mouth Astro Lounge (1999) 2025 lime green & violet indigo reissue

Smash Mouth's Astro Lounge (1999) album on lime green & violet indigo vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Now playing: Jimmy Eat World Bleed American (2001) 2016 150g reissue

Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American on 150g black vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Now playing: Foreigner 4 (1981) 2013 MoFi 180g Numbered/Remastered

2013 MoFi 180g Numbered/Remastered press of Foreigner's 4 album

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Now playing: The Cars The Cars (1978) 2009 MoFi 180g Numbered/Remastered

2009 MoFi reissue of The Cars' self-titled debut album

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Now playing: David Lee Roth Eat 'Em And Smile 2025 The Warner Recordings 1985-1994 box set

David Lee Roth's Eat 'Em And Smile record playing on a turntable.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Now playing: The Fixx Reach The Beach 2021 RSD 180g Blue Translucent

Blue translucent vinyl pressing of "Reach The Beach" by The Fixx

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Now playing: Tom Petty Wildflowers 2025 180g 2LP One-Step Limited Edition/Numbered

Tom Petty's Wildflowers
2025 180g 2LP One-Step record playing on a turntable

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Now playing: Big Country The Crossing 2019 MOV 180g 2LP expanded edition

Now playing: Big Country/The Crossing on black vinyl

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Black Friday PSA: Almost everything will be available online Saturday morning from indie record stores, and in three months 90% of those records will be on Discogs below sticker price. Anything else will be a little more expensive. Don't pay scalper prices. FOMO is expensive. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I interrupt this social media detox to bring you an important update: #canceldisneyplus #cancelhulu #disney #hulu

My cancellation confirmation of the Disney+/Hulu bundle

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Final #Toronto shop stop: #SonicBoom in #ChinaTown. Love this place. Stuff upstairs for my wife to browse while I puttered downstairs. Everything clearly marked AND I found something on my ISO list! A mint green #Pink record (go figure). Tomorrow: Niagara! 🇨🇦 #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #canada

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Hit up the first of two record stores in #Toronto today: #KOPS (near #Chinatown). Still nothing from my ISO/want list. The variance in how different stores catalog/display records fascinates me. It always takes me a while to get my bearings. #Canada 🇨🇦 #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity #nowspinning

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Hit up #Aux33Tours in #Montreal in a wonderful little shopping district. Nice store, but 0/26 for my want list. However, there is a neighboring bodega with ketchup chips and Coffee Crisp, so today turned out just fine. Tomorrow we're on to #Toronto! 🇨🇦 #canada #vinyl #vinylcommunity #vinylsky

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Today's Canadian 🇨🇦 record store: #Indigo, which is a lot like Barnes & Noble. Considered the 180g James Taylor. This tiny display has to hold me over until tomorrow's visit to #Aux33. You know it's legit when they sell Crosley! 😉 #Montreal #Canada #vinyl #vinylsky #vinylcommunity

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Heading out to the Great White North! See you soon, #Montreal. In the meantime, please enjoy our 20-hour road trip playlist of artists from #Canada 🇨🇦🍁 #musicsky open.spotify.com/playlist/0Zh...

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Time for a social media detox. Over the next few days I'll be listing records on Discogs & eBay (& posting pics of everything on my Insta page). Links in bio. See ya when I see ya! Happy 4th of July!🎇🎆 #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylsky #musicsky #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #discogs #ebay

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

We The Kings We The Kings (2007) Gold Nugget 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝: 2019 Enjoy The Ride reissue, limited to 300 copies 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: *Check Yes, Juliet *Skyway Avenue *Secret Valentine #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylsky #musicsky #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #wethekings

Gold Nugget vinyl pressing of We The Kings' self-titled debut

Front cover of We The Kings' self-titled debut

Back cover of We The Kings' self-titled debut

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Boston Don’t Look Back (1978) Translucent Blue & Black Swirl 𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝: 2020 limited edition reissue on 180g vinyl 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬: *Don’t Look Back *Feelin’ Satisfied *A Man I’ll Never Be #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylsky #musicsky #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #boston

Translucent Blue & Black Swirl vinyl pressing of Boston's "Don’t Look Back"

Front cover of Boston's "Don’t Look Back"

Back cover of Boston's "Don’t Look Back." Per the album title, you should not be looking at this.

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Jeff Plays Records @jeffplaysrecords.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

@noodlearm.bsky.social got me thinking...what four debut records are on my personal Mt. Rushmore of greatest ever? Put together my list. What four would you include? #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylsky #musicsky #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #boston #gunsnroses #thekillers #vanhalen #mountrushmore

Hilariously amateur cut-and-paste job of four album covers superimposed over the faces on Mt. Rushmore. From left to right: Boston (S/T), Van Halen (S/T), Guns 'N' Roses (Appetite For Destruction), The Killers (Hot Fuss)

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