Vinyl discs are gaining popularity again
It may seem paradoxical in the age of digital music, but vinyl - the favorite physical format of audiophiles and rock music collectors - is ready to take its former leading position in the market.
When talking to a person who is associated with the business of independent labels or with the DJ scene, you will come across a uniformly optimistic picture of the vinyl market. From the words of independent labels and distributors it is clear that the popularity of vinyl is growing .
Factories are still stamping vinyl discs and many people still love them because, as vinyl proponents tell you, they provide a great connection between musicians and their fans. Many of today's lovers of good music will prefer to listen to vinyl at home, although they will take an mp3 player on the road.
Matador spokesman Patrick Amory says, “For many of us, and even more so for many musicians, vinyl discs are the right medium. The size and appearance of the cover, the separation of the album on two sides, the best sound quality - all this makes vinyl the choice of true music lovers. ”
Due to the fact that audiophiles still use mp3 players, Matador and other labels, together with a vinyl disc, give coupons that can be used to download an album in mp3 format. Amory says coupon practice is “terribly popular.”
CDs are no longer distinguished by either mobility or sound quality. Despite the fact that the CD has a more dynamic range, the company's recording discs compress audio to achieve greater volume. Vinyl also provides high-quality analog, soft and richer sound.
Don MacInnis, owner of Record Technology in California, predicts a 25% increase in vinyl production over last year by the end of 2007. And he talked not only about dance music for DJs, he talked about all the music in general: these are new albums reissued belonging to both major labels and independent ones ... It's jazz, blues, classical music, popular, rock ...
Two weeks ago on the site perhaps the most famous online store Amazon.com even has a special section devoted entirely to vinyl.
Jonathan Lamy, director of liaison with the American Recording Association, said the RIAA wasn’t seeing a rise in vinyl, but Nielsen SoundScan, on the other hand, recorded a rise in vinyl sales by the end of last year. And this despite the fact that from 2000 to 2006 the demand for vinyl fell by 43%.
When talking to a person who is associated with the business of independent labels or with the DJ scene, you will come across a uniformly optimistic picture of the vinyl market. From the words of independent labels and distributors it is clear that the popularity of vinyl is growing .
Factories are still stamping vinyl discs and many people still love them because, as vinyl proponents tell you, they provide a great connection between musicians and their fans. Many of today's lovers of good music will prefer to listen to vinyl at home, although they will take an mp3 player on the road.
Matador spokesman Patrick Amory says, “For many of us, and even more so for many musicians, vinyl discs are the right medium. The size and appearance of the cover, the separation of the album on two sides, the best sound quality - all this makes vinyl the choice of true music lovers. ”
Due to the fact that audiophiles still use mp3 players, Matador and other labels, together with a vinyl disc, give coupons that can be used to download an album in mp3 format. Amory says coupon practice is “terribly popular.”
CDs are no longer distinguished by either mobility or sound quality. Despite the fact that the CD has a more dynamic range, the company's recording discs compress audio to achieve greater volume. Vinyl also provides high-quality analog, soft and richer sound.
Don MacInnis, owner of Record Technology in California, predicts a 25% increase in vinyl production over last year by the end of 2007. And he talked not only about dance music for DJs, he talked about all the music in general: these are new albums reissued belonging to both major labels and independent ones ... It's jazz, blues, classical music, popular, rock ...
Two weeks ago on the site perhaps the most famous online store Amazon.com even has a special section devoted entirely to vinyl.
Jonathan Lamy, director of liaison with the American Recording Association, said the RIAA wasn’t seeing a rise in vinyl, but Nielsen SoundScan, on the other hand, recorded a rise in vinyl sales by the end of last year. And this despite the fact that from 2000 to 2006 the demand for vinyl fell by 43%.