Look, I love vinyl. But some of the stuff people believe about records? Total nonsense.

Let me fix that.

"Vinyl Always Sounds Better"

Nope. It's different, not better.

A badly mastered record sounds worse than a good digital file. Period. I've heard $30 reissues that make you wince and streaming versions that'll blow your mind.

The "warmth" you hear? That's slight distortion. Sometimes it's beautiful. Sometimes it's just... distortion.

"180-Gram = Better Sound"

This one drives me crazy. Weight doesn't equal quality.

I've got 140g originals from the '70s that destroy modern 180g pressings. The magic's in the mastering, not the scale.

Thicker vinyl won't warp as easily. That's it. Don't pay extra thinking it sounds better.

"Never Clean Your Records"

Who started this? Dust is vinyl's worst enemy.

That grime grinding under your stylus? It's carving up your grooves like sandpaper. A quick brush before each spin takes five seconds and saves your collection.

Just don't use dish soap. Trust me on this one.

"New Pressings Suck"

Some do. Many don't.

My copy of Rumours sounds incredible—and it's from 2020. Modern pressing plants have tech the '70s couldn't dream of. But yeah, avoid those $15 pressings at Target. You get what you pay for.

"You Need a $2000 Turntable"

Please. My first decent table cost $250 and sounded great for years.

Skip the suitcase players (they'll wreck your records), but you don't need to refinance your house. A solid $300-500 setup will make you happy.

Want the biggest upgrade? Better stylus, not bigger price tag.

"It's Just a Trend"

Been hearing this since 2007. Still waiting for vinyl to disappear.

My 22-year-old nephew just bought his first turntable. This isn't nostalgia—it's people wanting music they can actually hold.

The Real Talk: Stop overthinking it. Buy records you love, keep 'em clean, and play 'em loud. That's the whole point.

Got a vinyl myth that's bugging you? Hit me up—I'll set the record straight.