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# Why Are Vinyl Records So Expensive?
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/why-is-vinyl-so-very-expensive/
- Published: 2019-09-05T09:25:00.000Z
- Updated: 2019-09-05T09:25:00.000Z
- Description: Vinyl records have become a fan favorite as well as a significant income stream for many artists. But vinyl records are expensive and can take many weeks to produce. Discmakers. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2019/09/why-is-vinyl-so-very-expensive.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail, CD, DIY, DIY musicians, indie, music, Music Business, music industry, musician, musicians, vinyl, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:55

[![Vinyl 1 record](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a47e18d2200c-200wi "Vinyl 1 record")](https://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e20240a47e18d2200c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)Vinyl records have become a fan favorite as well as a significant income stream for many artists. But vinyl records are expensive and can take many weeks to produce. Discmakers CEO Tony Van Veen explains why in this short video.