Best Vinyl Subscription Service
We tried the major vinyl-of-the-month clubs and landed on Vinyl Me Please as our clear favorite, thanks to its custom pressings, original cover art, and a cocktail pairing that turns each delivery into an event.
There is no better way to finish a work day than a Vinyl record and cocktail.
Our reviewerOur Favorite Vinyl Club, Hands Down
We've tried the major vinyl-of-the-month subscriptions, and Vinyl Me Please remains our clear favorite. Each month the service presses a custom LP from an artist chosen by its curators — past picks have included Glass Animals and Beck — meaning the record itself is often something you genuinely can't buy anywhere else.
The presentation matches the ambition: custom cover art, colorful pressings instead of standard black vinyl, and a featured cocktail recipe designed to pair with that month's music. It's a small touch, but it turns a record delivery into more of an evening than an errand. Membership starts at $27 a month, with the price dropping for longer commitments, and new members can get $10 off their first month.
Vinyl Me Please isn't the only service we use, though. Feedbands takes a different approach with a voting system — members vote each month, then can choose any record from the Feedbands archive rather than being locked into that month's winner. VNYL leans into personalization, connecting to a member's Spotify listening habits to tailor three records a month to their taste, starting at $39 (down to $35 with a longer commitment).
Each service has its own angle, and both Feedbands and VNYL are worth a look if VMP's curatorial style isn't quite the fit. But for the combination of genuinely unique pressings and the overall experience around them, Vinyl Me Please is still the one we come back to.
Why We Love It
- Finds and presses records unavailable anywhere else
- Custom cover art and colored vinyl instead of standard black pressings
- Featured cocktail recipe pairs with each month's music
- $10 off the first month for new members
Considerations
- At $27/month base price, costs more than simply buying records individually
- Only one record per month, so collectors wanting more variety may want to pair it with another service
How It Compares to the Alternatives
We've run all three of these services side by side. Vinyl Me Please's curatorial approach — one carefully chosen artist, pressed and packaged as an event — is what keeps it in first place for us. Feedbands' voting system is appealing for members who want a say in what gets pressed, while VNYL's Spotify-based personalization is the most tailored option of the three, sending three records a month matched to a listener's own taste rather than a single curated pick.
Why Vinyl Me Please Wins Out
It's the combination that sets VMP apart — unique pressings, original art, and a small ritual (the cocktail pairing) built around each delivery — rather than any single feature on its own.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Want records you can't buy anywhere else
Vinyl Me Please's custom pressings are exclusive to members.
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Like a say in what gets picked
Feedbands' voting system lets members influence the monthly selection.
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Want records tailored to your own taste
VNYL personalizes its picks using your Spotify listening history.
A Closer Look
Comparing the Subscriptions
Pricing varies by service and commitment length.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Vinyl Me PleasePopular | From $27/mo |
| VNYL (3 records/mo) | From $35–$39/mo |
Good to Know
Vinyl Me Please Remains Our Top Pick
For unique pressings and an experience built around the music, Vinyl Me Please is still the best vinyl subscription we've tried — though Feedbands and VNYL are worth a look for a different angle on the format.
