• RGB3x3@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Vinyl, which tends to be pricier than the newer format, also far outstripped CDs in actual money made, raking in $1.4 billion compared to $537 million from CDs.

    Vinyl is definitely overpriced these days. I do love all the art and care that artists seem to put into their vinyl releases, but typically I’m spending $30-$50 on a new vinyl release. But what am I going to do? Not buy that limited edition colored vinyl gatefold with art and lyric pages?

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      8 months ago

      Well, you could always just download the music, art and lyrics from the internet, since it is the year of our lord 2024

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        8 months ago

        Yeah, at this point you’re paying because it’s a collector item, or to support the artist, not for the actual content of the package.

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          8 months ago

          I also just really like the physical media. Putting on a record is ritualistic at this point.

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      8 months ago

      I buy mine from the merch stand at the artist’s show, they usually go for 20€-30€, even the limited edition ones.

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      8 months ago

      I view vinyls as collectors items, not something you actually listen to. I still buy CDs because I hate the idea of subscription services.

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      8 months ago

      Depends really. Seller am buying from has for example AC/DC records for 26$ a piece or 16$ a piece for CD. You simply can’t compare the two and the difference is 10$. They of course have 50th anniversary edition for 42$, but that’s up to you.