Vinyl records outsold digital download in the UK last week

This makes some sense. People want it both ways now; they’ll use streaming services for general music consumption that they can take anywhere and vinyl for items of music that they really want to own and appreciate. Vinyl is still pretty expensive, though maybe prices will fall as big retailers get (back) into the business?

Some of it is trend driven though. People fancy themselves as audiophiles, or they’ve at least been convinced that high-fidelity recordings are something they should value. Having a vinyl collection and stereo system are becoming status symbols.

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