Could Vinyl Ever be Mainstream Again?
The vinyl LP ... the once and future king? God, I'd love it if the 12" vinyl record would the dominant media once again - or at least be a preferred choice, roughly equal to the various alternatives. And from lots and lots of news reports of the meteoric growth it seems to be experiencing you might conclude that it is simply a matter of time before it reclaims it's usurped throne. Despite the buzz, and the growth, and its currently small slice of the music pie, the LP is likely to be a niche format for awhile. There are a few things people aren't talking about that explain why. We call them "Challenges" rather than "Barriers" since it is very possible to overcome them if the popularity growth proves to be solid, not fleeting as many lazy journalists seem to think. Estate Sale of Vinyl - this will be hotly contested by various used record shops. Challenge 1 : Used Vinyl is becoming harder to come by and is rising in price If you a...