Why Is Vinyl So Expensive

Not to mention overpriced.

Why is vinyl so expensive.

Listening to cd s again and its pleasurable unlike being pissed at records all the time. But my understanding is that overall costs have not increased. It was wilson s only single and the majority of demo copies were destroyed which is why it s so collectible. Vinyl lps are so expensive because shoreditch hipsters will pay 22 for them.

There are many valuable vinyl records out there including perhaps the most expensive motown northern soul 7 inch ever do i love you indeed i do recorded by frank wilson in 1965 and which sold for over 25 000 31 000 at auction in 2009. For instance 78s in the 30 s sold for a dollar. It is a niche fashionable product that people are willing to pay over the odds for. For one it is because americans have gotten used to cheap music.

So to answer the question why is new vinyl so expensive i would answer it all depends on where you are shopping. 4 years of struggling with vinyl has left a bad taste in my mouth. Production capacity is up and more stock is being produced in ever greater numbers so theoretically the cost of vinyl should be going down or at least holding steady not going up. But vinyl records are expensive and can take many weeks to produce.

I think that there are a couple of reasons why vinyl is so expensive today. Luxury vinyl flooring is much less expensive than hardwood tile or other high end flooring options. Vinyl records have become a fan favorite as well as a significant income stream for many artists. And so will the people who think they are getting a much better aural experience.

It might not seem like much but in the 30 s a dollar w. And sure the canadian conversion on the dollar hurts. Show this post. 3 847 kevindgarbett over 6 years ago this post is hidden because you reported it for abuse.