CDs degrade over time with no scratching or mistreatment. That's a well known fact. So, in that sense, vinyl is more durable.
>> You cannot back up a Record into the same format.
That's ok, your vinyl original is your backup. Rip the vinyl to a digital format, store the vinyl well, and you have a good backup that will last longer than any optical media.
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CDs degrade over time with no scratching or mistreatment. That's a well known fact. So, in that sense, vinyl is more durable.
>> You cannot back up a Record into the same format.
That's ok, your vinyl original is your backup. Rip the vinyl to a digital format, store the vinyl well, and you have a good backup that will last longer than any optical media.