The Vinyl Collector’s Guide to the Best Records of 2024

Dive into the year’s top 100 albums with The Vinyl Collector's Guide to the Best Records of 2024.

Inside this guide, you’ll find 100 albums, each presented across 100 pages with my liner notes, images and links to my favorite vinyl variants, and a “For Fans Of” section to introduce you to even more music you’ll love. Plus, I’ve included review snippets from some of the best music writers I trust.

From electrifying debuts to surprising comebacks, this countdown honors the artistry that defined 2024 as a landmark year for vinyl and fresh sounds.

Consider this your own personal record shop. Dig in, explore, and let the discovery begin. Here's to a year filled with great music.

- Jared Smith, Editor of The Wax Museum