Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: January 2025
How We Make Money
RecordStops.com is a free resource for vinyl enthusiasts. To keep it free and support our work, we participate in affiliate programs with trusted retailers.
When you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us pay for hosting, research, and creating more content.
Our Affiliate Partners
We currently work with the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates - We earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com
- Crutchfield - Audio equipment and turntables
- Turntable Lab - Vinyl and audio gear
Our Editorial Policy
Our recommendations are based on genuine research, testing, and expertise—not affiliate commissions. We will:
- Never recommend a product solely because it has an affiliate program
- Always disclose when a post contains affiliate links
- Provide honest opinions, including drawbacks and alternatives
- Recommend products we would actually use ourselves
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click an affiliate link on our site, a small tracking code is added to your purchase. This tells the retailer that you came from RecordStops, and they pay us a small percentage of your purchase (typically 2-8% depending on the product).
You pay the same price whether you use our link or not. The commission comes from the retailer, not from you.
How to Support Us
If you find our content helpful and plan to buy gear we've recommended, using our affiliate links is a great way to support RecordStops at no cost to you. Every commission helps us create more guides and keep the site running.
Not interested in using affiliate links? No problem! We also appreciate:
- Sharing our articles with fellow vinyl enthusiasts
- Submitting your favorite record stores to our directory
- Following us on social media
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policy, please contact us. We're happy to explain how we fund our work.