By Scott A. Rosenberg
They’re big, heavy and cumbersome. The sound crackles and pops. They’re relics of a bygone era.
So what is it about the vinyl record – admittedly a truly iconic item - that caused sales to nearly double in 2008?
“It’s really for the true collector, the one that understands music, quality of music, wants to know about the artist that’s playing, wants to read linear notes,” said Rachel Friedman, president of J&R Music World.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, LP sales were up 89 percent in 2008, jumping to 1.88 million LP’s sold. When you take into account the 14 percent overall drop in CDs, LPs and digital sales combined, it’s a mystifying trend.
According to Nielsen SoundScan, LP sales were up 89 percent in 2008, jumping to 1.88 million LP’s sold. When you take into account the 14 percent overall drop in CDs, LPs and digital sales combined, it’s a mystifying trend.
Collector's Market
Vinyl sales have been rising steadily at J&R, which has been selling vinyl since it opened in 1971. As demand increases, it has expanded the vinyl section, Friedman said.
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