Atari changed the world with its run of influential in-home consoles that shaped the industry. Here’s your guide to Atari’s video game legacy from the folks at the Record Head exchange store.  When Did Atari Enter the Market?  Atari hit the market in 1972 after Nolan Bushnell and Ted Danby found success with their games […]

There’s a certain charm to vinyl records that can stand the test of time. Many listeners even prefer vinyl as their favorite way to consume music. Whether you’re a long-time vinyl fan or a young listener amazed at how music was recorded prior to digital technology, it’s intriguing to learn about the process of making […]

The drummer is the anchor that holds every good band together, and we’re here to show some percussionist appreciation. This list will cover five of the greatest drum performances of all time. These acts show technical prowess while serving the song in ways that changed how drummers around the world approach the instrument. 1. Neil […]

At first glance, the terms “record” and “vinyl” mean the same thing, right? They describe the same concept on some level — a flat, disk-shaped medium for music storage from the old days. Even in the age of CDs and digital streaming, listeners and artists say things like, “put the record on,” “buy our new […]

The PS4 is an amazing console full of games you can play alone or with friends. While online play is the most prominent outlet for co-op gaming, the PS4 has plenty of multiplayer titles you can enjoy locally. If you want to play with friends from home without the connectivity struggles of online play, here are […]

Under the RIAA’s updated parameters, an album receives platinum certification after 1 million sales or 1.5 billion streams, with 1,500 streams equaling one sale. In this list, we’ll count down to the United States’ highest-selling album of all time, but with a twist. Today, we’re only looking at original studio albums, meaning we’re excluding live performances […]

Vinyl records have something about them that makes for an extra-special music listening experience. While the format has seen its days as the dominant form of music consumption pass by, listeners still love the novelty appeal vinyl albums hold. If you’re starting or expanding your collection, it’s important to become familiar with the finer details […]

You may never score a touchdown in the NFL or dunk over LeBron James in the NBA, but you can get the next-best feeling by playing the best sports video games ever made. Whether they originally came out on PlayStation, Xbox or even the original Nintendo, these games give you the thrills of playing without […]