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why are most new releases going to four sides?

I know a number of new albums are being cut with cd in mind (50+ minutes) and with the longer length are being put on four sides of vinyl

personally some of these could easily squeeze onto 2 sides and it would be nice to hear 20+ minutes at a time instead of 2 songs per side

perhaps the expanded grooves have more fidelity, and certainly there is less inner groove distortion, but wouldn't it be nice to hear a whole side in one sitting?
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audiotomb OP
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personally I'd rather hear a whole side in one sitting

the mood of the piece as a whole

I like vinyl - I just think some of the recent releases are overplaying the too little on a side mantra

it's hard to hear the cohesiveness of the new Lucinda Williams record when it's spread out over 4 sides

I recall pop artists like early Genesis and Todd Rundgren who loved cramming as much on a side as possible.
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audiotomb OP
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as for 2 or 4 sides

I wasn't talking 45 rpm records for higher quality playback - that part is obvious

I'm talking lps that are stretched to 4 sides
like the clash album - give em enough vinyl - oops it was titled sandinista

yes, record companies have an easier time charging you $40 for 4 sides of vinyl
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