Is vinyl coming back?

28if · 12:38 PM

I was in Barnes and Noble the other day and noticed a new all vinyl section. A friend of mine told me Hot Topic was now selling vinyl? Perhaps vinyl will rise as a hi-fi replacement for the CD format, for true music enthusiasts at least? There is something really nice about putting on a record that you just don't get with CDs/Ipods. Also I love having the big cover art.

I remember there was a recent vinyl purchases thread on here awhile back- how many of you guys listen to/buy LPs regularly? Thoughts?

null123 · 05-27-2009, 12:58 PM

hot topic has always carried vinyl

cork_soaker · 05-27-2009, 01:08 PM

yes but in pants

smashingjj · 05-27-2009, 01:49 PM

Our vinyl hasn't sold half as well as our cd's.

Mo · 05-27-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingjj

Our vinyl hasn't sold half as well as our cd's.

Make me a good offer

McCollum · 05-27-2009, 02:42 PM

It blows some people's mind when they go back to cds after listening their ipods for so long. vinyl isn't practical enough to ever replace cds. unfortunately their isn't a standard for mp3s or a way to keep people from dumbing down the quality with shitty sampling rate. i hate the downgrade in sound quality. I'm not about to invest tons in vinyl though. that would be a waste of money. I'm sure it sounds great but you have to invest so much into it that its not worth it.

publius clodius · 05-27-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 28if

Perhaps vinyl will rise as a hi-fi replacement for the CD format

not this

28if · 05-27-2009, 03:49 PM

The part of the sentence you didn't quote said "for music enthusiasts at least." I know the average radio listener isn't going to ever buy vinyl, but maybe among music fans it could emerge as an alternative to the CD format again.

I've been considering asking my dad for his turntable and getting some LPs. He doesn't use it anymore and if I can get new vinyl at shows and even Barnes and Noble maybe it would be a good investment.

waltermcphilp · 05-27-2009, 03:51 PM

coming back?

it never left.

Sylvia Woods · 05-27-2009, 04:15 PM

It always has been an alternative to CDs. Like that guy said, it never left. Indie bands have just gotten bigger and the companies want to cash in on it. Amazon is even starting to promote their vinyl store a lot more. Which I guess is a good thing, I haven't seen the point in CDs for years. To me they just seem like a way to transport music data to your computer and then they get shelved collecting dust. Vinyl has more of a purpose. Plus a lot of bands only release on vinly, and it's more fun to go to a record store than a Best Buy.

Sylvia Woods · 05-27-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McCollum

I'm not about to invest tons in vinyl though. that would be a waste of money. I'm sure it sounds great but you have to invest so much into it that its not worth it.

I don't get this. Why is it any different than buying CDs? You don't have to invest anything, just buy what you want. In most cases records are cheaper than CDs.

publius clodius · 05-27-2009, 04:36 PM

just don't buy anything

28if · 05-27-2009, 04:37 PM

you're just reinforcing the capitalist establishment man!

null123 · 05-27-2009, 04:41 PM

if I pay for music (which is not exactly a regular thing for me, but regardless) I buy vinyl. I don't see the purpose of having a digital music collection and a CD collection when you can get bigger album art, usually more interesting packaging etc with vinyl. plus vinyl has a tendency to go up in value, much moreso than CDs, so if ever the desire to sell comes up it's a better investment.

Sylvia Woods · 05-27-2009, 04:47 PM

Uncle Sucker gives me a check every week that goes to nothing but OOPKBD

Andy / · 05-27-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylvia Woods

In most cases records are cheaper than CDs.

I'd like to know what stores you're shopping at then.

Sylvia Woods · 05-27-2009, 05:10 PM

Well, comparing the LP and CD of the same album could go either way. Always noticed the vinyl cheaper on sites like interpunk. On Amazon, Elliott Smith's Either/Or is like $14 on CD but $10 on vinyl. But in general, CDs go for 15-18 bucks and vinyl is usually under 15 all the time(if it's a single LP and not limited etc).

Hypocaust · 05-27-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndySlash

I'd like to know what stores you're shopping at then.

Good, independent ones?

Sure, the newest Decemberists album was $9.99 the week it came out at Best Buy, but I'm happy to have bought it on vinyl at Zia the week after for a couple bucks more, and actually cheaper than Best Buy's regular price.

Used vinyl is almost always cheaper, unless it is out of print or otherwise collectible.

Mo · 05-27-2009, 06:48 PM

One block from my apartment there's the best independent record store in the whole country. If I buy music these days, it's on vinyl, and it's there.

cork_soaker · 05-27-2009, 07:10 PM

i hear vinyl has a warm sound

noyen · 05-27-2009, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylvia Woods

I don't get this. Why is it any different than buying CDs? You don't have to invest anything, just buy what you want. In most cases records are cheaper than CDs.

what most cases? independent stores or not, vinyl costs significantly more to produce, distribute and therefore has nearly double the price tag that a cd does. the cost of vinyl has consistently gone up over the years and has no signs of getting any cheaper. again, i'd love to see this "most cases" store that sells vinyl releases cheaper than their cd counterparts.

that said, i only buy vinyl unless it doesn't come in that format and i have to buy a cd or digital release.

Shallowed · 05-27-2009, 07:22 PM

It gives me warm feelings in my pants.

Joe · 05-28-2009, 12:30 AM

1 vinyl never went anywhere

2 in most cases records are $5 bucks less than cd's

3 records always sound better

4 just because little tween biches dont understand that there is a format other than itunes dosent make it obsolete.

5 records just smell good.

6 how many copys of in rainbows sold on vinyl?

7......well i guess thats about it, records will always be the superior music format, peroid.

noyen · 05-28-2009, 01:20 AM

radiohead -in rainbows cd - 9.99
radiohead - in rainbows lp - 16.13

metallica - death magnetic cd - 9.99
metallica - death magnetic lp - 17.99

coldplay - viva la vida cd - 9.99
coldplay viva la vida lp - 16.99

neil young -sugar mountain cd - 8.99
neil young - sugar mountain lp - 18.97

nine inch nails - the slip cd - 20.99
nine inch nails - the slip lp 22.99

beck - modern guilt cd - 11.99
beck - modern guild lp -15.88

amy winehouse - back to black cd - 10.99
amy winehouse - back to black lp - 15.18

in all cases you people are retarded. SHUT UP.

Sylvia Woods · 05-28-2009, 01:27 AM

In most those cases they're 2xLPs and just look at who the bands are. With the exception of Radiohead, NIN and Beck, records are just novelties to the companies that own those other bands. I guess Niel Young too but he doesn't count.

Joe · 05-28-2009, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noyen

radiohead -in rainbows cd - 9.99
radiohead - in rainbows lp - 16.13

metallica - death magnetic cd - 9.99
metallica - death magnetic lp - 17.99

coldplay - viva la vida cd - 9.99
coldplay viva la vida lp - 16.99

neil young -sugar mountain cd - 8.99
neil young - sugar mountain lp - 18.97

nine inch nails - the slip cd - 20.99
nine inch nails - the slip lp 22.99

beck - modern guilt cd - 11.99
beck - modern guild lp -15.88

amy winehouse - back to black cd - 10.99
amy winehouse - back to black lp - 15.18

in all cases you people are retarded. SHUT UP.

your gay

anyone could find the higest prices for records online and post them to prove a point.

very revealing to know youra fan of amy winehouse though

noyen · 05-28-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylvia Woods

In most those cases they're 2xLPs and just look at who the bands are. With the exception of Radiohead, NIN and Beck, records are just novelties to the companies that own those other bands. I guess Niel Young too but he doesn't count.

sorry, you fail. give me a list of bands, and i'll show you that nearly every single one of them is more expensive on lp. are you brain dead? you're talking to someone who has worked in the industry, and loves vinyl and has produced vinyl. i know what the costs of producing vinyl are. i have worked in independent record stores. in most cases you will find that amazon.com sells vinyl for less than an independent store would. are you dyslexic with cd vs lp? you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. now, illustrate your point of vinyl being cheaper "in most cases", or just shut up.

noyen · 05-28-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojo jojo

your gay

anyone could find the higest prices for records online and post them to prove a point.

very revealing to know youra fan of amy winehouse though

another fail. prove me otherwise.

btw, it's YOU'RE

and HIGHEST.

Sylvia Woods · 05-28-2009, 01:35 AM

This guy worked in the industry.

noyen · 05-28-2009, 01:36 AM

this guy posts on a message board.

05-27-2009, 12:32 PM	#1
28if Apocalyptic Poster Location: yeah seriously i think we've more than established a consensus on reality, it's not that abstract. Posts: 3,454	Is vinyl coming back? I was in Barnes and Noble the other day and noticed a new all vinyl section. A friend of mine told me Hot Topic was now selling vinyl? Perhaps vinyl will rise as a hi-fi replacement for the CD format, for true music enthusiasts at least? There is something really nice about putting on a record that you just don't get with CDs/Ipods. Also I love having the big cover art. I remember there was a recent vinyl purchases thread on here awhile back- how many of you guys listen to/buy LPs regularly? Thoughts? Last edited by 28if : 05-27-2009 at 12:38 PM.

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05-27-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
null123 Minion of Satan Location: bye Posts: 7,266	hot topic has always carried vinyl

05-27-2009, 01:08 PM	#3
cork_soaker full of longing Posts: 11,538	yes but in pants

05-27-2009, 01:49 PM	#4
smashingjj real estate cowboy Location: if Monsanto and Purdue Pharma had a baby Posts: 36,902	Our vinyl hasn't sold half as well as our cd's.

05-27-2009, 02:42 PM	#6
McCollum Apocalyptic Poster Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,138	It blows some people's mind when they go back to cds after listening their ipods for so long. vinyl isn't practical enough to ever replace cds. unfortunately their isn't a standard for mp3s or a way to keep people from dumbing down the quality with shitty sampling rate. i hate the downgrade in sound quality. I'm not about to invest tons in vinyl though. that would be a waste of money. I'm sure it sounds great but you have to invest so much into it that its not worth it.

05-27-2009, 03:49 PM	#8
28if Apocalyptic Poster Location: yeah seriously i think we've more than established a consensus on reality, it's not that abstract. Posts: 3,454	The part of the sentence you didn't quote said "for music enthusiasts at least." I know the average radio listener isn't going to ever buy vinyl, but maybe among music fans it could emerge as an alternative to the CD format again. I've been considering asking my dad for his turntable and getting some LPs. He doesn't use it anymore and if I can get new vinyl at shows and even Barnes and Noble maybe it would be a good investment.

05-27-2009, 03:51 PM	#9
waltermcphilp Socialphobic Location: I DO C-C-C-COCAINE Posts: 11,137	coming back? it never left.

05-27-2009, 04:15 PM	#10
Sylvia Woods Apocalyptic Poster Location: oooo Posts: 1,353	It always has been an alternative to CDs. Like that guy said, it never left. Indie bands have just gotten bigger and the companies want to cash in on it. Amazon is even starting to promote their vinyl store a lot more. Which I guess is a good thing, I haven't seen the point in CDs for years. To me they just seem like a way to transport music data to your computer and then they get shelved collecting dust. Vinyl has more of a purpose. Plus a lot of bands only release on vinly, and it's more fun to go to a record store than a Best Buy.

05-27-2009, 04:36 PM	#12
publius clodius Apocalyptic Poster Location: thank you mario but our princess is in another castle Posts: 3,209	just don't buy anything

05-27-2009, 04:37 PM	#13
28if Apocalyptic Poster Location: yeah seriously i think we've more than established a consensus on reality, it's not that abstract. Posts: 3,454	you're just reinforcing the capitalist establishment man!

05-27-2009, 04:41 PM	#14
null123 Minion of Satan Location: bye Posts: 7,266	if I pay for music (which is not exactly a regular thing for me, but regardless) I buy vinyl. I don't see the purpose of having a digital music collection and a CD collection when you can get bigger album art, usually more interesting packaging etc with vinyl. plus vinyl has a tendency to go up in value, much moreso than CDs, so if ever the desire to sell comes up it's a better investment.

05-27-2009, 04:47 PM	#15
Sylvia Woods Apocalyptic Poster Location: oooo Posts: 1,353	Uncle Sucker gives me a check every week that goes to nothing but OOPKBD

05-27-2009, 05:10 PM	#17
Sylvia Woods Apocalyptic Poster Location: oooo Posts: 1,353	Well, comparing the LP and CD of the same album could go either way. Always noticed the vinyl cheaper on sites like interpunk. On Amazon, Elliott Smith's Either/Or is like $14 on CD but $10 on vinyl. But in general, CDs go for 15-18 bucks and vinyl is usually under 15 all the time(if it's a single LP and not limited etc).

05-27-2009, 06:48 PM	#19
Mo Immortal Posts: 20,964	One block from my apartment there's the best independent record store in the whole country. If I buy music these days, it's on vinyl, and it's there.

05-27-2009, 07:10 PM	#20
cork_soaker full of longing Posts: 11,538	i hear vinyl has a warm sound

05-27-2009, 07:22 PM	#22
Shallowed Braindead Posts: 18,608	It gives me warm feelings in my pants.

05-28-2009, 12:30 AM	#23
Joe Apocalyptic Poster Location: down in an alley, having had enough of it all Posts: 2,619	1 vinyl never went anywhere 2 in most cases records are $5 bucks less than cd's 3 records always sound better 4 just because little tween biches dont understand that there is a format other than itunes dosent make it obsolete. 5 records just smell good. 6 how many copys of in rainbows sold on vinyl? 7......well i guess thats about it, records will always be the superior music format, peroid.

05-28-2009, 01:20 AM	#24
noyen Immortal Posts: 26,795	radiohead -in rainbows cd - 9.99 radiohead - in rainbows lp - 16.13 metallica - death magnetic cd - 9.99 metallica - death magnetic lp - 17.99 coldplay - viva la vida cd - 9.99 coldplay viva la vida lp - 16.99 neil young -sugar mountain cd - 8.99 neil young - sugar mountain lp - 18.97 nine inch nails - the slip cd - 20.99 nine inch nails - the slip lp 22.99 beck - modern guilt cd - 11.99 beck - modern guild lp -15.88 amy winehouse - back to black cd - 10.99 amy winehouse - back to black lp - 15.18 in all cases you people are retarded. SHUT UP.

05-28-2009, 01:27 AM	#25
Sylvia Woods Apocalyptic Poster Location: oooo Posts: 1,353	In most those cases they're 2xLPs and just look at who the bands are. With the exception of Radiohead, NIN and Beck, records are just novelties to the companies that own those other bands. I guess Niel Young too but he doesn't count.

05-28-2009, 01:35 AM	#29
Sylvia Woods Apocalyptic Poster Location: oooo Posts: 1,353	This guy worked in the industry.

05-28-2009, 01:36 AM	#30
noyen Immortal Posts: 26,795	this guy posts on a message board.