tomcy6...It appears the vinyl revolution may be peaking. Some of the local record stores are bulging with new releases, and a healthier used vinyl section, but I notice some of the titles sitting for months. The owner claims sales are robust with consistent turnover. I hope the trend continues, as vinyl is my main source of audio. |
Here is a more recent article http://pitchfork.com/news/64345-vinyl-sales-made-more-money-than-free-streams-last-year/?mbid=social... |
oblgny...agreed that vinyl prices more often than not exceed cds; and of course, downloads, but many new releases...not referring to audiophile...are priced at $14.00-18.00. Still a higher cost, and yet fully worth it for me. I hope the medium does not slip back into decline. It has become my primary source of enjoyment listening. |
In late 70's I purchased a number of Mo-Fi's for around $16.00. I also bought two UHQR's at $50.00 a pop. I thought I was nuts then...this was huge money, but I was into the hype of 1/2 speed mastering, virgin vinyl, limited editions. Lps sales today, with claims of pressing plant issues and limited numbers of pressings, likely deserves to be in the $18-25.00 range. I recently read that Acoustic Sounds, along with others will distribute reel to reel tapes starting at $250.00 per. Responses of interest has been favorable. |
