The Rolling Stones

Exile on Main St.

Villa Nellcôte. A humid French basement. Heat, chaos, and a band on the run. My Vinyl Review looks at Exile on Main St. as a place, a feeling, and the one original pressing that still captures it.

A first-ever vinyl release of 14 live performances spanning three decades — curated from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ deep archives and newly pressed for RSD 2025. Quiet vinyl, thoughtful packaging, and consistently strong live sound make this a rewarding pickup for fans and collectors alike.

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers LIMITED EDITION • RSD 2025

Prince – Purple Rain Vinyl Shootout: BSM One-Step vs. Original BG

Prince’s Purple Rain remains one of the defining albums of the 1980s. With Because Sound Matters issuing a premium One-Step edition, this review compares the new pressing with the original 1984 Bernie Grundman cut and the 2009 Kevin Gray reissue. Does the One-Step preserve the album’s electricity—or smooth away what made it special? A detailed evaluation for serious vinyl listeners.

Tom Petty Wildflowers 30th Anniversary One-Step Vinyl

Is it worth the upgrade from the 2020 Vinyl Reissue?

Buckingham Nicks --Rhino finally releases two vinyl reissues

Which one is worth buying?