We are delighted to confirm that Bluey has now passed ONE BILLION lifetime audio streams. This is an incredible achievement and highlights the phenomenal growth of Bluey streams. A huge thank you to everyone who has worked collaboratively on such an amazing brand! Well done all!

belinda Carlisle will be at hmv Oxford Street to celebrate the release of ‘Once Upon a Time in California’ with a very special album signing! Click here for more info: https://ow.ly/sUfA50W4LTX

Join Claudia Brücken on Friday 4th July at Rough Trade East for a signing event to celebrate the release of the new album, ‘Night Mirror’.

Tickets available here: https://link.dice.fm/xb2e3004b916

As today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we have put together a commemorative playlist for anyone celebrating today, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2EOqtE08cYbngVaBgGRhTO?si=05ab6081091149c7

If you’re new to vinyl or just looking for some top tips to keep your vinyl records in tip top condition, please read on:

• Clean your records: Vinyl records are not manufactured in a sterile environment and even new records may contain dust and other particles that could hamper your listening enjoyment. To clean vinyl records, start by brushing away loose dust with an anti-static brush, then gently wipe with a microfiber cloth and vinyl cleaning solution, focusing on the grooves and avoiding the label. Do not use harsh or abrasive chemicals or cloths – use materials specially created for vinyl records.
• Counterbalance your tonearm: To properly counterbalance a turntable tonearm for vinyl playback, you’ll need to first ensure the anti-skate is set to zero, then carefully adjust the counterweight until the tonearm balances horizontally when lifted from its rest. Once balanced, you can adjust the tracking force (downforce) and then set the anti-skate to the desired value.
• Set the correct speed: Vinyl records spin at different speeds, primarily 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, and 78 RPM, with 33 1/3 and 45 RPM being the most common today. 33 1/3 RPM is standard for 10-inch and 12-inch records, while 45 RPM is used for 7-inch records, though some 12-inch records also spin at 45 RPM. 78 RPM was the original speed for early phonograph records.
• Skipping Tracks: Avoid manually moving the stylus across the surface of the record to skip tracks, as this can cause scratching and damage to the grooves.
• Playing with a worn or misaligned stylus: Using a worn or misaligned stylus (needle) can cause excessive wear on the record grooves and affect sound quality. Regularly inspect the stylus for signs of wear and replace it when necessary to ensure optimal performance and minimize damage to the records.
• Exposing to direct sunlight: Keep vinyl records away from direct sunlight, as prolonged exposure can cause warping, fading, and damage to the vinyl material. Store records in a cool, dry environment away from windows and heat sources to preserve their condition.
• Store records vertically: Store vinyl records upright in a vertical position to prevent warping and damage to the edges. Avoid stacking records horizontally, as this can lead to deformation and affect playback quality.
• Don’t touch the playing surface: Avoid touching the playing surface of vinyl records with your fingers. Oils, dirt, and debris from your hands can transfer onto the record and affect sound quality. Always handle records by the edges or the centre label to minimize the risk of contamination.

Romance is in the air so put on our Spotify Valentine’s’ playlist of timeless love songs:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/demonmusicgroupuk/playlist/1YTU5cjZMB8sSY1PH5qpDb

Good Omens returns to Prime Video

The news we’ve all been waiting for! Good Omens returns for a second season to Prime Video on the 28th July!

Our gorgeous 4LP vinyl BBC Radio 4 Dramatisation is available and a great addition to your record collection!

For the first time ever on vinyl, Good Omens is adapted and co-directed for BBC Radio 4 by the award-winning Dirk Maggs (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy; Neverwhere; Stardust; Anansi Boys; The X-Files; Alien; Batman; Superman). It is based on the novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and stars Mark Heap as Aziraphale and Peter Serafinowicz as Crowley.

The unique four 180g heavyweight heaven and hell split black and white vinyl — includes a laser-etched Side B — are presented in illustrated wallets inside a rigid, bound 16 page book, with exclusive sleeve notes written by Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs.

Order now: https://neilgaiman.lnk.to/goodomens

A lot of people have brought to our attention that the tracks on CD2 and CD3 are the same and they are both CD3.

The tracks on CD2 are actually correct, they have just been mislabelled on the Disc itself and have the same track names as CD3.

It appears that there has been an error in the track listing on Gracenote (which pulls in track information from a database) where Disc 2 has the same track names as Disc 3 but they are mislabelled, the tracks themselves on Disc 2 are correct.

We have contacted Gracenote now and asked for the track names to be updated but in the meantime, please can you check that the tracks on Disc 2 are correct despite the mislabelling.