A nearly perfect pan

It only gets better with time  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0S_aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxOSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjEwMDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY0MjUyJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZiDrpiJmKTcWA1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD [Slick right out of the box](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2FyYm9uLXN0ZWVsLXBhbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxOSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjEwMDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY0MjUyJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZiDrpiJmKTcWA1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Three of the carbon steel frying pans that we tested to find the best, each holding a different kind of metal utensil and cooked food.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2FyYm9uLXN0ZWVsLXBhbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxOSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjEwMDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY0MjUyJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZiDrpiJmKTcWA1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) Photo: Marki Williams The search for a perfect frying pan—one that is nonstick, lightweight, relatively affordable, great at searing, and magically self-cleaning—is fruitless. That pan doesn’t exist. But! The nearly perfect pan does: our top-pick carbon steel pan. If you’re tired of having to replace nonstick cookware when it goes dull, a carbon steel pan is a good alternative that can last a lifetime. Unlike a nonstick pan, a well-seasoned and thoughtfully maintained carbon steel pan can actually get better and slicker the more you cook in it. [Our brand-new guide to carbon steel pans→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TdaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2Jlc3QtY2FyYm9uLXN0ZWVsLXBhbi8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxOSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjEwMDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY0MjUyJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZiDrpiJmKTcWA1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. [Learn more ›](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9hYm91dC8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxOSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjEwMDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY0MjUyJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZiDrpiJmKTcWA1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [Is it bad to use scratched nonstick pans?](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2Fzay13aXJlY3V0dGVyLXNjcmF0Y2hlZC1ub25zdGljay1wYW5zLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [A small clay frying pan with a sad face made out of breakfast foods next to a clay spatula holding tiny clay pancakes.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2Fzay13aXJlY3V0dGVyLXNjcmF0Y2hlZC1ub25zdGljay1wYW5zLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Illustration: Dana Davis Our advice here depends on how scratched and old your pan is. Our experts say that health risks from a scratched nonstick coating are low when used at the recommended low temperatures. But you should stop using nonstick pans that are heavily scratched, or that are no longer nonstick. [How to know it’s time to replace your nonstick pans→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9ibG9nL2Fzay13aXJlY3V0dGVyLXNjcmF0Y2hlZC1ub25zdGljay1wYW5zLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [As seen in our kitchens](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TOaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9raXRjaGVuLWRpbmluZy8_Y2FtcGFpZ25faWQ9MjkwJmVtYz1lZGl0X3djZF8yMDI0MDQxOSZpbnN0YW5jZV9pZD0xMjEwMDImbmw9dGhlLXJlY29tbWVuZGF0aW9uJnJlZ2lfaWQ9MTY2NDQ2ODIyJnNlZ21lbnRfaWQ9MTY0MjUyJnVzZXJfaWQ9ZDY2ZTNkNDM1ZGI1ZjlhZjA5Y2JiNTVlMTBkY2ZlY2RXA255dEIKZiDrpiJmKTcWA1IbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAAAD) [A Victorinox Swiss Army Slotted Fish Turner resting on a baking sheet on a wooden surface.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TuaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3ZpY3Rvcmlub3gtc2xvdHRlZC1maXNoLXNwYXR1bGEtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [This fish spatula can flip practically anything](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TuaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3ZpY3Rvcmlub3gtc2xvdHRlZC1maXNoLXNwYXR1bGEtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Don’t let its name fool you—[this fish spatula can do it all](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TuaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL3ZpY3Rvcmlub3gtc2xvdHRlZC1maXNoLXNwYXR1bGEtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~), from flipping fluffy pancakes to gently transferring warm cookies to a cooling rack. [The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro with a yellow illustrated border around it.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TwaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2JyZXZpbGxlLXNtYXJ0LW92ZW4tYWlyLWZyeWVyLXByby1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTkmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxMDAyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NDI1MiZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYg66YiZik3FgNSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) [The air fryer toaster oven that changed our minds](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TwaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2JyZXZpbGxlLXNtYXJ0LW92ZW4tYWlyLWZyeWVyLXByby1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTkmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxMDAyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NDI1MiZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYg66YiZik3FgNSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~) For a long time, we thought that you couldn’t really have your (evenly baked) cake and an air fryer, too. [But this oven nearly proves us wrong](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TwaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL2JyZXZpbGxlLXNtYXJ0LW92ZW4tYWlyLWZyeWVyLXByby1yZXZpZXcvP2NhbXBhaWduX2lkPTI5MCZlbWM9ZWRpdF93Y2RfMjAyNDA0MTkmaW5zdGFuY2VfaWQ9MTIxMDAyJm5sPXRoZS1yZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbiZyZWdpX2lkPTE2NjQ0NjgyMiZzZWdtZW50X2lkPTE2NDI1MiZ1c2VyX2lkPWQ2NmUzZDQzNWRiNWY5YWYwOWNiYjU1ZTEwZGNmZWNkVwNueXRCCmYg66YiZik3FgNSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAAAAw~~). [The serrated Mercer Millennia Wide 10-inch bread knife, shown on top of a bamboo cutting board with slides of baguette. Image is surrounded by a yellow frame and purple background.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21lcmNlci1taWxsZW5uaWEtYnJlYWQta25pZmUtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [This bread knife slices through thick, crispy crust with surprising ease](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21lcmNlci1taWxsZW5uaWEtYnJlYWQta25pZmUtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Cheap, sharp, and comfortable in the hand, [it’s a baker’s delight](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TraHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9yZXZpZXdzL21lcmNlci1taWxsZW5uaWEtYnJlYWQta25pZmUtcmV2aWV3Lz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~). [One last thing: Mother’s Day is coming](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9iZXN0LW1vdGhlcnMtZGF5LWdpZnRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) [Some of our Mother's Day Gift picks, including a Garden book, water colors, socks, red clogs, a custom mug, sunglasses, lotion bar, and flower bouquet against a pink backdrop.](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9iZXN0LW1vdGhlcnMtZGF5LWdpZnRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Photo: Michael Hession It’s three-ish weeks away: Have you picked up something for Mother’s Day yet? Our gift experts have added several new ideas to our ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide, including our favorite watercolors, a luxurious moisturizer, and the perfect necklace. [Gifts for Mom (or, really, anyone with great taste)→](~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoBSvrP0TcaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnl0aW1lcy5jb20vd2lyZWN1dHRlci9naWZ0cy9iZXN0LW1vdGhlcnMtZGF5LWdpZnRzLz9jYW1wYWlnbl9pZD0yOTAmZW1jPWVkaXRfd2NkXzIwMjQwNDE5Jmluc3RhbmNlX2lkPTEyMTAwMiZubD10aGUtcmVjb21tZW5kYXRpb24mcmVnaV9pZD0xNjY0NDY4MjImc2VnbWVudF9pZD0xNjQyNTImdXNlcl9pZD1kNjZlM2Q0MzVkYjVmOWFmMDljYmI1NWUxMGRjZmVjZFcDbnl0QgpmIOumImYpNxYDUht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAAAM~) Plus: It’s Record Store Day tomorrow. 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