WHY VINYL?
When CDs, cassette tapes, and Mp3s have all met their demise, why do vinyl records stand the test of time? And not just stand the test of time, but grow in popularity? Each new generation seems to discover the distinct magic that can only come from hearing classic rock as it was first recorded. Vinyl record sales started to rise in 2009, climbing to $9.2 million sales in 2014. That five year period marked the dawn of the vinyl renaissance. In 2020, more than 25,700,000 vinyl albums sold and are expected to keep growing as more Millennials and Gen Z choose to listen to both classic and contemporary music on vinyl.
What explains the resurgence in popularity? Well, not only do records just look extremely cool, the fuller, warmer sound is undeniable.
Furthermore, listening to records requires a certain level of ritual and gravitas befitting the mastery of the artists who originally recorded on vinyl. Connectivity is more than just having something to touch, it is about the experience and bond that we create through vinyl. Having something to touch and interact with adds another layer to what it means to be a music fan. Look at the cover and read the back, examine the insert, admire the art, learn about the artists, and read the lyrics -- it’s all part of appreciating the art. Vinyl records require that you listen in your home, physically remove it from the sleeve, put it on the turntable, turn off the TV, get comfortable and listen.
Really listen. Vinyl forces us to slow down and savor the experience, to be enveloped in the music, to use all our senses and be transported.
Vinyl is back but we’ve been here all along.
What explains the resurgence in popularity? Well, not only do records just look extremely cool, the fuller, warmer sound is undeniable.
Furthermore, listening to records requires a certain level of ritual and gravitas befitting the mastery of the artists who originally recorded on vinyl. Connectivity is more than just having something to touch, it is about the experience and bond that we create through vinyl. Having something to touch and interact with adds another layer to what it means to be a music fan. Look at the cover and read the back, examine the insert, admire the art, learn about the artists, and read the lyrics -- it’s all part of appreciating the art. Vinyl records require that you listen in your home, physically remove it from the sleeve, put it on the turntable, turn off the TV, get comfortable and listen.
Really listen. Vinyl forces us to slow down and savor the experience, to be enveloped in the music, to use all our senses and be transported.
Vinyl is back but we’ve been here all along.
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