Vinyl records making a comeback?

**47Crash** · April 10th, 2010, 02:42 PM

While browsing my local HMV I spotted a rack of 12'' records which I assumed where dance tunes for DJs until I noticed a couple of classic rock albums-AC/DC 'For those about to rock' and Black Sabbaths' 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' Then I read that the band Scum of the Earth were about to release their next album on vinyl. Is technology moving backwards, will I have to play these on a wind up phonograph? What's next? Silent movies and telegrams? I was born into a world of vinyl and 8 track tapes but I must admit, I'm not sure I understand this.

Patpong · April 10th, 2010, 02:50 PM

All audiophiles will tell you an analogue recording is far superior to a digital one if the equipment is good enough.

Mainly because no information is 'missing' on a vinyl whereas a CD will always only ever be a sample.

It's a purest thing.

**billybunter** · April 10th, 2010, 04:25 PM

This is not new. I buy most music on vinyl. Though through the internet mainly. I have a high end turntable/amp and records sound soo much better than cd.

**Futuro** · April 10th, 2010, 05:02 PM

Yep, nothing new to me either, a large variety of rock, jazz, hip-hop, house, funk, soul, punk, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, disco, zydeco, dub, bagpipe, lounge, grind-core, drum`n bass, ambient, sweek, gospel, ska, black-metal, surf-instrumentals, bollywood, 70s prog rock, samba, new wave and few other categories has been available on vinyl all these years.
Them showing up at big shops now shows that big record-companies are trying to make money this way too because of huge loss of cd-sales.

So, even most puritan Skynyrd-fans must admit that "annoying stupid noise you call music, created by just pushing buttons" , i.e. House-music, Hip-Hop and Jungle, very surely saved the vinyl format then when it was at the edge of extinction.
So, Futuro takes his huge stetson off his head and salutes all knob-twiddlers with greasy hair and pale skin!

**marlon** · April 10th, 2010, 05:15 PM

All those 60s, 70, 80s gems are so readily available - not just in the many second hand record shops - but also at car boot sales, markets, charity shops, etc. Many at truly bargain prices. To ignore the format would be foolish. I'm surprised that the likes of HMV still bother, but I suppose the vinyl buying customer isn't affected by the growth in downloads which is killing the cd, so will continue to buy the format regardless. The likes of HMV probably see it as niche market that could keep it solvent for a while yet. I'd be surprised if there will be any of the national music selling chains left on the high street in a few years, music will be the domain of the internet and the supermarkets selling the top 40. Maybe the small indie store will make a comeback!

**rotobott** · April 10th, 2010, 05:16 PM

Apparently vinyl is set to kill off CD.

Some labels are giving vouchers to download the music in MP3 format,when you buy the album.Therefore getting the best of both worlds.

**billybunter** · April 10th, 2010, 05:26 PM

A lot of new vinyl i've bought has a cd inside for free.

**marlon** · April 10th, 2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by billybunter

A lot of new vinyl i've bought has a cd inside for free.

? Really, I suppose all the record company wants is for you to purchase 'a' format. They are used to people making a second copy from the purchased 'master' copy for the car,walkman (remember those), mp3 player, etc, so why not offer the customer that second 'user friendly' format free? At least they still make some money. I bet the new vinyl is sold for a premium price though. I've noticed new CDs are now half the price they were five years ago, when the record companies were told off for overcharging, but argued they couldn't reduce the price because of the manufacturing costs involved. Just goes to show what true competition does.

**billybunter** · April 10th, 2010, 05:46 PM

The cd comes in a simple slip case. Yes vinyl is a bit more expensive, but worth it imho. I think cds have came down in price because large supermarket chains sell them so cheap.

Alvin Lucifer · April 10th, 2010, 06:28 PM

Vinyl is now chic among the college hipster crowd. A whole new generation is discovering it, especially those into stuff like VU and Richard Hell, not to mention new "underground" bands. For a 20-year-old, vinyl has the same kind of allure as an old leather-bound book with luxurious color plates.

One advantage of vinyl is it's harder to rip copies for your friends. Artists like that. However, as mentioned above, sometimes the artist will include a CD copy with the vinyl.

Vinyl will never again be the predominant medium for music. I haven't owned a turntable for 10 years and don't plan on buying one; however, I am glad that at least some younger people get to enjoy it and it won't go completely extinct.

April 10th, 2010, 02:42 PM	#1
47Crash Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Southampton, England Posts: 616 Thanks: 2,061 Thanked 9,372 Times in 630 Posts	Vinyl records making a comeback? While browsing my local HMV I spotted a rack of 12'' records which I assumed where dance tunes for DJs until I noticed a couple of classic rock albums-AC/DC 'For those about to rock' and Black Sabbaths' 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath' Then I read that the band Scum of the Earth were about to release their next album on vinyl. Is technology moving backwards, will I have to play these on a wind up phonograph? What's next? Silent movies and telegrams? I was born into a world of vinyl and 8 track tapes but I must admit, I'm not sure I understand this.

April 10th, 2010, 05:02 PM	#4
Futuro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: F1nland Posts: 1,791 Thanks: 12,113 Thanked 36,664 Times in 1,899 Posts	Yep, nothing new to me either, a large variety of rock, jazz, hip-hop, house, funk, soul, punk, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, disco, zydeco, dub, bagpipe, lounge, grind-core, drum`n bass, ambient, sweek, gospel, ska, black-metal, surf-instrumentals, bollywood, 70s prog rock, samba, new wave and few other categories has been available on vinyl all these years. Them showing up at big shops now shows that big record-companies are trying to make money this way too because of huge loss of cd-sales. So, even most puritan Skynyrd-fans must admit that "annoying stupid noise you call music, created by just pushing buttons" , i.e. House-music, Hip-Hop and Jungle, very surely saved the vinyl format then when it was at the edge of extinction. So, Futuro takes his huge stetson off his head and salutes all knob-twiddlers with greasy hair and pale skin! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If any of my links are down, send me PM and direct link to post that needs some reuploading.

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marlon Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Up on the roof Posts: 8,819 Thanks: 36,119 Thanked 341,666 Times in 8,959 Posts	All those 60s, 70, 80s gems are so readily available - not just in the many second hand record shops - but also at car boot sales, markets, charity shops, etc. Many at truly bargain prices. To ignore the format would be foolish. I'm surprised that the likes of HMV still bother, but I suppose the vinyl buying customer isn't affected by the growth in downloads which is killing the cd, so will continue to buy the format regardless. The likes of HMV probably see it as niche market that could keep it solvent for a while yet. I'd be surprised if there will be any of the national music selling chains left on the high street in a few years, music will be the domain of the internet and the supermarkets selling the top 40. Maybe the small indie store will make a comeback! __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* “I don't think it's the nature of any man to be monogamous. Men are propelled by genetically ordained impulses over which they have no control to distribute their seed.” *Marlon Brando*

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April 10th, 2010, 02:50 PM	#2
Patpong Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 26 Thanks: 351 Thanked 353 Times in 23 Posts	All audiophiles will tell you an analogue recording is far superior to a digital one if the equipment is good enough. Mainly because no information is 'missing' on a vinyl whereas a CD will always only ever be a sample. It's a purest thing.

April 10th, 2010, 04:25 PM	#3
billybunter R.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gone But Not Forgotten Posts: 14,404 Thanks: 51,687 Thanked 252,369 Times in 14,171 Posts	This is not new. I buy most music on vinyl. Though through the internet mainly. I have a high end turntable/amp and records sound soo much better than cd.

April 10th, 2010, 05:16 PM	#6
rotobott Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 32,099 Thanks: 174,743 Thanked 634,413 Times in 31,420 Posts	Apparently vinyl is set to kill off CD. Some labels are giving vouchers to download the music in MP3 format,when you buy the album.Therefore getting the best of both worlds.

April 10th, 2010, 05:26 PM	#7
billybunter R.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gone But Not Forgotten Posts: 14,404 Thanks: 51,687 Thanked 252,369 Times in 14,171 Posts	A lot of new vinyl i've bought has a cd inside for free.

April 10th, 2010, 05:46 PM	#9
billybunter R.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gone But Not Forgotten Posts: 14,404 Thanks: 51,687 Thanked 252,369 Times in 14,171 Posts	The cd comes in a simple slip case. Yes vinyl is a bit more expensive, but worth it imho. I think cds have came down in price because large supermarket chains sell them so cheap.

April 10th, 2010, 06:28 PM	#10
Alvin Lucifer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts Posts: 373 Thanks: 8,747 Thanked 3,055 Times in 364 Posts	Vinyl is now chic among the college hipster crowd. A whole new generation is discovering it, especially those into stuff like VU and Richard Hell, not to mention new "underground" bands. For a 20-year-old, vinyl has the same kind of allure as an old leather-bound book with luxurious color plates. One advantage of vinyl is it's harder to rip copies for your friends. Artists like that. However, as mentioned above, sometimes the artist will include a CD copy with the vinyl. Vinyl will never again be the predominant medium for music. I haven't owned a turntable for 10 years and don't plan on buying one; however, I am glad that at least some younger people get to enjoy it and it won't go completely extinct.