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Build Of The Month
Your Monthly Gathering of Vinyl Heads
More than a contest, Build Shop of the Month is a monthly(ish) town hall for vinyl lovers – a place to celebrate the independent record stores we love. Nominate a shop, tell its story, and get inspired by others. Prizes? Yeah, those too.
Until Voting Ends
(December 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST)
Or explore the entries on the map
Join 500+ vinyl enthusiasts
Nov ’25 Grand Prize:
3 records of your choice (up to $30 each) + 1 year Golden Ticket seller license.
More records for you; eternal gratitude from your shop owner. Details here
How It Works
Submit
November 1 – 30
Visit your favorite record store and capture its energy — the layout, the people, the vibes. Upload your photo(s), give it a title, and tell us why this shop stands out.
Vote
Dec 1 – Dec 21
Check out submissions from across the world and vote for your favorite shops based on character, creativity, and community spirit.
Win
December 22
Winners announced via email & socials – Celebrating standout shops, great stories, and the people who keep vinyl culture alive.
Nov ’25 – Selection Of Prizes
Grand Prize – 3 Records of your choice + 1 year Golden Ticket License
Choose from 40k listings on the Moose Vinyl app. On the app home page, anything from hot wax, freshly pressed, and pre orders (up to $30 each) are fair game. Also, they unlock really special inventory most platforms never touch – so keep an eye out for those back-room gems.
In addition, give your store exclusive access to the best online vinyl marketplace – zero listing fees, premium customer support, and featured visibility through Moose Vinyl’s 1-year Golden Ticket seller license (≈$1,000 value).
2nd, 3rd Place:
Vinyl record of your choice
Choose from 40k listings on the Moose Vinyl app. On the app home page, anything from hot wax, freshly pressed, and pre orders (up to $30 each) are fair game – add something new to your rotation this holiday season.
4th-10th Place:
Your Pick from the Moose Market
Because great taste goes beyond records – winners get their pick from the Moose Market. Grab a slipmat, corduroy hat, tank or shirt and rep the Moose.
Community Voices
August ’25
Vinyl Community
Christinavinylphile
March ’25 winner
nick.beagle
August ’24 winner
Past Contests
Aug ’25 Edition:
Community Highlights & Contest Wrap-Up
This month’s recap edition brings you Madmax’s early lead, Reen’s late surge, and the fan-favorite corners that kept August buzzing. Consider it your behind-the-scenes peek into the BOTM race.
May ’25 Edition:
Community Highlights & Contest Wrap-Up
This month’s recap edition brings you the highlights, shoutouts, and all the little stories that made May unforgettable. Consider it your behind-the-scenes peek into the best of the BOTM community.
March ’25 Edition:
Community Highlights & Contest Wrap-Up
This month’s recap edition brings you dramatic comebacks, voting twists, and one of our closest finishes yet. Throw in a voting rules twist, and March went down as an all-time BOTM classic.
Jan ’25 Edition:
Community Highlights & Contest Wrap-Up
This month’s recap edition brings you tie-breaker drama, unforgettable vinyl gifts, and a reminder to submit early. Dive into the highlights, sweet wins, and lessons from this BOTM.
Get behind-the-scenes BOTM action, delivered monthly.
Hall Of Fame
madmaxvinyl / Aug ’25 – Your Listening POV
socalguymystery / May ’25 – Coolest Vinyl Record
Racoon / March ’25 – Setup Free-For-All
Aquemini12 / Jan ’25 – Best Vinyl Gift
jortboggins / September ’24 – Your Favorite Non-Audio Equipment Item
nick.beagle / August ’24 – Best Budget Build
Ettaetta1013 / July ’24 – Best Vinyl Storage
TobiasT / June ’24 – Your First Build
Contest Rules:
How To Enter:
1. Snap a picture of your listening room that best fits the month’s theme.
2. Craft a creative title and description.
3. Upload your image to our participation page before the end of the window
Submission Period:
Each contest opens for submissions on the 1st of the month and remains open until 11:59 PM PST on the last day of the submission period.
We host new contests roughly every other month with rotating themes, so be sure to check back regularly to find the ones you’d like to enter!
Voting:
The Voting Period begins immediately after the submission period ends and will conclude 11:59 PM PST on the last day of the period. Each participant is granted 3 votes/contest.
Each user gets 3 votes for the contest—use them wisely!
If you entered this month, you must cast all 3 votes to qualify for the prizes. Contestants cannot vote for their own submissions.
Prizes:
Winners will be announced 1-7 days after the final day of voting. Please respond to email correspondence regarding prize distributions from info@recordbuilds.com to ensure timely delivery.
FAQ
Absolutely! Feel free to include several photos if it helps tell the full story.
No, we currently accept only JPG, PNG, and WebP formats. We may hold video contests in the future, where MP4 files would be the entry format.
No, each account is limited to one submission per contest.
Yes! However, please obtain their consent before uploading their image to the photo contest.
Absolutely! Rotating themes allow you to highlight different aspects of your listening room that may be better suited for a different competition.
If you’re a winner, you will receive an email from info@recordbuilds.com within one week after the winners are announced. Please reply promptly with any required information to claim your prize.