Well it's just over 30 years ago that record companies started really pushing CDs (IMO a format we didn't really need) and by 1991 I was unable to purchase new vinyl at most stores.
And now we are in 2016 and this year in particular the hobby of collecting and enjoying quality records is getting quite expensive. Just three years ago quality artists and used LPs could be bought for under $20, in some cases $15. Now it's around the $25+ mark and the iconic artists like Bowie, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin are $40+ even for AU pressings, and not so commonly available. Record stores are on the hunt for good used collections to stock their stores.
These LPs sold in their millions in their day. So where did they all go? Or are the baby boomers and Gen Xers now holding onto them?
On a positive note I don't think we have been so spoilt with so many used record dealers in my part of the world for over 30 years. And perhaps the range and scale on offer now is as good as or better than it was back in the 80s. Just make sure you have plenty of cash.
And now we are in 2016 and this year in particular the hobby of collecting and enjoying quality records is getting quite expensive. Just three years ago quality artists and used LPs could be bought for under $20, in some cases $15. Now it's around the $25+ mark and the iconic artists like Bowie, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin are $40+ even for AU pressings, and not so commonly available. Record stores are on the hunt for good used collections to stock their stores.
These LPs sold in their millions in their day. So where did they all go? Or are the baby boomers and Gen Xers now holding onto them?
On a positive note I don't think we have been so spoilt with so many used record dealers in my part of the world for over 30 years. And perhaps the range and scale on offer now is as good as or better than it was back in the 80s. Just make sure you have plenty of cash.