VNYL review
A detailed taste profile and a personal curator behind every shipment — VNYL aims to send genuinely tailored vinyl, not just whatever's in stock.
Getting hand-curated vinyl records in the mail each month is amazing.
Our reviewerA Genuinely Personalized Way to Discover Vinyl
VNYL is a curated vinyl record subscription; we signed up for VNYL Solo, its 1-record-a-month tier, specifically to compare it against Vinyl Me, Please.
Onboarding is thorough — a detailed profile of artist and song likes and dislikes, the option to connect Spotify or SoundCloud, and a #VIBE tag (party music, studying, and so on) so the curator can dial in selections before the first record ships.
That data feeds a personal curator who picks the records themselves. VNYL's plans scale beyond the Solo tier we tested, up to 3 records a month for $36 (or $26 with a promo code).
Compared with Vinyl Me, Please, VNYL suits listeners who already know their taste well and want it matched precisely. Vinyl Me, Please leans more casual, sending one record a month along with custom artwork and cocktail recipes — a better fit for a social listener than a specialist.
VNYL also runs a members-only store where you can buy additional records at a discount, shipped free alongside your next regular delivery. The curator's picks matched what we'd asked for, which made the whole subscription an easy one to recommend.
Why We Love It
- Detailed intake profile (likes, dislikes, Spotify/SoundCloud, #VIBE tag) genuinely narrows down selections
- Personal curator behind every shipment, not just algorithmic picks
- Members-only store for buying additional records at a discount
- Responsive to feedback — dislike a record and they adjust future picks
Considerations
- Higher-tier plans (3 records a month) run $36, well above the $22 Solo plan
- Requires a lengthy upfront profile before your first shipment reflects your taste
Our Hands-On Review
We signed up for VNYL Solo — one record a month — specifically to compare it against Vinyl Me, Please. Getting started meant filling out a detailed profile of artist and song preferences, connecting Spotify, and choosing a #VIBE for the kind of listening we had in mind.
That upfront effort paid off: the curator's picks matched what we'd told them, and VNYL's private store let us dig into additional records at a discount, shipped free alongside our next regular delivery.
VNYL vs. Vinyl Me, Please
VNYL suits listeners who already know their taste and want it matched precisely. Vinyl Me, Please leans more casual — one record a month with custom artwork and a cocktail recipe, better suited to a social listener than a specialist.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Already know your music taste well
The detailed intake profile rewards specificity.
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Want a curated gift for a record collector
A personal curator picks selections suited to a specific style.
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Like access to a private record store
Members can buy discounted vinyl that ships free with the next box.
A Closer Look
What VNYL Costs
Pricing scales with how many records you want each month, from the Solo plan we tested up to the 3-record tier.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| VNYL Solo (1 Record)Popular | $22 / mo |
| 3-Record Plan | $36 / mo ($26 with promo) |
Good to Know
A Genuinely Personalized Way to Discover Vinyl
VNYL's curator-driven approach and detailed intake process make for a subscription that actually reflects your taste — a strong pick for record collectors and a thoughtful gift.
