VinylBox

What's in the box: Up to three new vinyl albums chosen around a monthly theme and your music preferences, sometimes with liner notes about the theme.

VinylBox is a UK record subscription that sends a curated selection of new vinyl each month, built around a theme and the music taste you describe. Depending on your plan, you get up to three albums a month, chosen from a shortlist the service announces in advance. If the picks don't appeal, you can swap some of them or choose an earlier box instead, which gives you more control than a pure mystery box. Boxes have also come with liner notes that tell the story behind the month's theme or genre. The idea suits people who want to build a collection while stepping a little outside their usual listening. VNYL Inc., a US company, took over in early 2024, and VinylBox now sits alongside the group's other record clubs, including Vinyl Me, Please. It is aimed at collectors who care about thoughtful curation and how a record looks on the shelf. The concept is sound, but recent customer reviews raise serious concerns. Shoppers report long shipping delays, trouble cancelling, and charges that continued after cancellation, with refunds refused. Some longtime members say the service got worse after the change of ownership. If you sign up, keep a record of every cancellation request, check your bank statements, and start with a short commitment rather than a long one.