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Return of the Vinyl Album
bulled writes "NPR ran a story this morning about the comeback of vinyl. It seems that sales of new vinyl records are up about 10%; sales will approach a million this year (as against half a billion for CDs). NPR mentioned the popularity of a turntable with a USB interface — they didn't specify the brand; could be this one, or this — and speculated on other possible reasons for the resurgence. They mentioned sound quality and lack of DRM as possible causes. Sound quality can and will be debated, but DRM rates a resounding 'Duh.'"
don't worry about it. go make loads of money working in IT and then let them come to you!
there must be some way outta here, said the joker to the thief
vinyl also has the benefit of wearing out and making you have to re-purchase albums periodically
Some of us were a bit more careful with our vinyl. As part of my stereo eq I had a reel-to-reel tape deck and the first tyme I played a new vinyl album I would record it on tape then I'd put the vinyl away and play the tape. I don't have my eq anymore but if I can find a store that sales new vinyl, preferably locally, I may go ahead and buy a new turntable and tape deck. Though I haven't seen any reel-to-reels in stores, I have found then online, I have seen turntables in stores.
FalconShould there be a Law?