In a remarkable reversal, vinyl record sales have surpassed CD sales for the first time since 1987. Young listeners are driving the trend, seeking the tactile experience of physical media.
"There's something magical about dropping the needle on a record," said a record store owner. "It forces you to slow down and really listen to the music."
“Young listeners are driving the trend, seeking the tactile experience of physical media.”
The revival has also brought jobs back to pressing plants and created new opportunities for artists to release special editions and colored vinyl variants.
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