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Seth's avatar

Do you think vinyl is really making a comeback?

Asked by Seth (80points) | asked 2 weeks ago | 17 responses | “Great Question” (0points) | Flag as…

More and more artists seem to be releasing vinyl records these days… do you think it will continue to increase in popularity?

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ChazMaz's avatar

No. But there are some VERY pricey toys out there that cater to the eccentric vinyl crowd.

JONESGH's avatar

I work in a CD and record shop, and I’ve seen a lot more kids buying vinyl these days. I guess it’s hip or something. We just got a Mickey Avalon vinyl in ha, I guess because he’s coming here in a few days.

jbfletcherfan's avatar

As a general rule, vinyl has a deeper, richer tone that CDs do. Ahhhhh, the good old days.

Lightlyseared's avatar

It never really left. DJ’s in clubs have been using nothing but vinyl for years.

cprevite's avatar

No, but it’s enjoying a nice second life as a niche hobby.

buckyboy28's avatar

I honestly think it’s a novelty. Digital files are so much more convenient than CDs or vinyl, so I really think it is a passing craze.

It’s unique to have a 45, but to pay $5 for 2 songs instead of ~$2 for the same 2 songs on iTunes is really just a scheme for the record companies to make a little extra cash.

RareDenver's avatar

I’ve never stopped buying vinyl, I don’t buy everything on vinyl but I buy a lot, just picked up a Meat Katie 12”, Stanton Warriors 12” and a white label 12” (think one side is called warning) at the weekend

Dog's avatar

I think it is vogue right now. Our teen daughter has a player and was totally stoked when I dug out all my records for her.

trailsillustrated's avatar

I don’t care what, it really does sound better.

DarlingRhadamanthus's avatar

It’s on my hip Oxonian daughter’s wish list for Christmas…so….yes.

Judi's avatar

I thought you were talking about floors!!

OnaBoat's avatar

@RareDenver I see you’re a breaks fan, eh?

The_Compassionate_Heretic's avatar

Vinyl never went away.
It is a superior format for music.

@RareDenver Indeed, the Stone Roses qualify as “ill”.

RareDenver's avatar

@OnaBoat I do like my breaks :-) Have you heard of Leuce Rhythms? here is a mix of theirs you may enjoy

filmfann's avatar

Drat! I was hoping this was about vinyl pants

mattbrowne's avatar

@jbfletcherfan – Vinyl has a deeper, richer tone? I think that’s an illusion. Take a good digital version (created from the original studio recordings), feed it into some smart software and it will sound like vinyl. Take 1000 people and do the “Pepsi” test.

Vinyl is about emotions and reminiscence.

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