Got a new turntable? Here are 9 essentials that'll make your listening and collecting journey more enjoyable

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The dust has settled on the big day and perhaps you're now having a bit of time to enjoy your new Christmas presents. If you got a record player this year or are planning on getting one soon, I've come up with a list of essential bits and bobs that'll make your vinyl collecting and playing a better experience.

Below, you'll find everything from vinyl cleaners, to storage units, inner sleeves and even a manual that'll help guide you through some of the finer points of owning a record player.

If you're looking for more inspiration, don't forget to check out our step-by-step guide on how to calibrate your turntable and our ultimate guide to keeping your vinyl records in pristine condition.

Here at Louder, we also have guides covering portable record players, budget turntables and record players for beginners. And, if you want to listen to your records in private, we also have a list of the best headphones for vinyl listening.

Scott has spent 37 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott maintains Louder’s buyer’s guides, highlights deals, and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 12 years, Scott has written more than 11,500 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from news and features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.