Why Vinyl Is Booming in South Africa
Record sales in SA have grown 40% year-on-year. Here's what's driving the vinyl renaissance in Mzansi.
Artist Spotlights
Hugh Masekela
Jazz · Springs, Gauteng
Black Coffee
House · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Kabza De Small
Amapiano · Mpumalanga
Abdullah Ibrahim
Jazz · Cape Town, Western Cape
Fela Kuti
Afrobeat · Abeokuta, Nigeria
Brenda Fassie
Kwaito / Pop · Langa, Cape Town
Miriam Makeba
World / Folk · Johannesburg, Gauteng
DJ Lag
Gqom · Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Articles & Guides
A Beginner's Guide to Vinyl Grading
M, NM, VG+, VG — what do these grades actually mean? A practical guide to understanding vinyl condition.
2026-03-15
10 Essential South African Jazz Records
From Hugh Masekela to Abdullah Ibrahim — the SA jazz records every collection needs.
2026-02-20
How to Care for Your Vinyl Collection
Proper storage, cleaning, and handling to keep your records playing beautifully for decades.
2026-02-05
Vinyl as an Investment: What the Data Says
Rare records have outperformed the stock market over the past decade. Here's what makes vinyl a serious alternative asset.
2026-01-18