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Stage patter captured on vinyl matters: Here’s why

Here David Deal digs into why the stage patter buried in live vinyl albums is still so relevant today, and what it reveals about an artist and their performance style.. Continue reading

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Vinyl sales overtake CDs for first time in 34 years

According to a new report from the RIAA, the vinyl renaissance remains stronger than ever, with vinyl sales growing by more than 28% to overtake CD sales in 2020. Guest. Continue reading

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4 Genres For Vinyl Collectors To Explore

For music,fans, developing a robust vinyl collection can be an exceptionally enjoyable hobby, although certain genres can be more interesting and challenging to pursue than others. Here we look at. Continue reading

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EU Vinyl Market To Grow 6% Annually

The vinyl record market in Europe will grow by $91.94 million, progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 6% from 2020 – 2024. 41% of the market’s growth is. Continue reading

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Vinyl Album Sales Hit All-Time High Thanks To Record Store Day Black Friday Sale

Record Store Day’s Black Friday, November 27th sale pushed vinyl album sales to its biggest week ever according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data dating back to 1991. In the week of. Continue reading

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6 Vinyl That Do A Lot More Than Just Spin

Here we look at some recent initiatives in the world of vinyl allowing record lovers the opportunity to help contribute to a variety of charitable causes. Guest post by Meredith. Continue reading

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Records Store Day Fuels 2 Million Album Sales

While much of the industry has been impacted by the current pandemic, Record Store Days remains a hit among vinyl buyers. This year broken up into three separate weekends, RSD. Continue reading

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4 Best Ways To Enjoy Vintage Music

While the undeniable ease and accessibility of digital music has certainly made it the dominant method of consumption, many music enthusiasts and audiophiles enjoy the experience of a more retro. Continue reading

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Streaming Music Is Not As Green As You Thought

While most consumers might be under the impression that trading in their plastic CDs in favor of digital streaming could only be a good thing – environmentally speaking – new. Continue reading

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Vinyl Overtakes CD Sales For First Time In 30 Years

The once mighty CD may have reigned supreme in the early 00s, but has since been on a steady downward trajectory. Meanwhile, quality conscious consumers have brought the once antiquated. Continue reading

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Vinyl Sales Surge 47% After Record Store Day Weekend #1

While it would be logical to assume that record stores would be suffering along with other retail businesses as a result of the pandemic, some numbers in from the first. Continue reading

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