Wait a second, 1980s? Has there been a more fun year than 1983 or 1984?
The cost of LP's and CD's - an observation
Back just before CD's, Albums were usually around $6-8.00, cutout less, double albums a bit more. When CD's first came out they were 'premium' items and cost $10-15.00, slowly the prices for CD's came down and records slowly all went down to a buck or two then disappeared. Now it's reversed, CD's are a few bucks, new Albums are usually around $15 to 25.00. (I didn't figure out the inflation rate, someone else can add that in) . And those cutouts can now be worth a small fortune. I just thought this reversal was interesting. Of course with Streaming, music of any quality is very cheap.
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"literally the golden age of both music, and the recording process, came and went prior to digital.... As much as it is true that even current teenagers listen to Simon and Garfunkel, I would not venture into saying that they think of current music as not being the golden age for the music they like. And they like it, no doubt about it. Having said that, and in case I have not already thanked you, thanks for that Ferit Odman LP recommendation. It was worth it and I am recommending it to everyone who is willing to pay attention to me. I guess I am preaching coexistence? |
"Is it now 15 or 20 years, or more, that records have been the one growth segment in the music industry? I've long since lost count. Or interest." Not much of a business analyst? These guys may not get it right, but they have analyzed the pattern for sure... https://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/pages/infographics/music-in-the-air-2020/index.html?cid=sch-pd... |