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Vinyl’s death is greatly exaggerated

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Very interesting article. Thanks for posting it :) And I agree with you, saying newer is better than older is a stretch. I have more than a few newer pressings, but would not say they are "Better" than my older copies.
 
McBru6177 said:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts...eath-are-greatly-exaggerated/article16426133/

Another article on the re-birth of vinyl. Not sure I agree with the statement that new vinyl is better than the old. It varies based on my experience.
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Interesting that digital downloads have declined for the first time. While there really isn't anything terribly new in that story other than new sales figures it was a worthwhile read.

The new vs. old vinyl is a bit worn though. I have new releases or re-releases that sound hideous but my two most recent purchases have been excellent. New always sounding better is far from a truth.

Gerard
 
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I predict the market for new vinyl will bottom out and stores will close. Currently, the price of new vinyl is ridiculous. $30 LPs, that should be in the $15 to $20 range.
I went to buy the new Bowie, and it was $30 (Canada)!!

The prices turn me off a lot of vinyl I would have otherwise purchased. And it does not allow me to 'discover' new music the way I used to or take a chance on an unknown band.
The younger generation who are just discovering vinyl will not be able to afford $25 records on a regular basis.
Neil Young's Psychedelic Pill is almost $80. Not worth it in the slightest.

Until vinyl prices come down, I will only 25% of what I actually want to buy.
If the record industry collapses, I won't shed a tear. It cannot remain.
 
Very interesting. It's always good to read yet another point of view.

Most of the Vinyl I buy is from 2nd hand stores. The prices are not bad at all. I think there will always be a market for used. It is always good to read that young listeners are shopping Vinyl. Whether it is for "Tangible" reasons like holding and touching their media, or if it for the warmer sound, I'm glad they are looking at Vinyl as an alternative to Digital. You can't blame them for being "Selective" on what they purchase based on cost.

New Vinyl is expensive. I'd not mind if I knew the cutting was "Direct to Disc", but indeed if manufacturers are simply transferring from CD to Vinyl, that to me is not worth the big cost bump.

Saying new Vinyl is better than old is making some big assumptions. There is much to consider before you can say that with confidence.

Still in all, a fun read. Thanks, OP.
 
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