Re: [ARSCLIST] Is The Record Shop Dead?

["Steven C. Barr(x)" <stevenc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Aaron Levinson" <aaron.levinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Actually, at least here in these parts that institution still exists and 
> I am truly thankful that it does. No fewer than 5 within 5-7 miles of 
> each other. I know that sounds crazy but its true. I actually think that 
> a small footprint chain that sold nothing but vinyl
> would do really well. Vinyl sales are up 30% in the last year and I see 
> no end in sight. If someone carried Dylan, Tool, Coltrane,
> Outkast and a bunch of great music on wax I bet it would do really well. 
> Stroll in, buy a few albums, and get that elated, "I just bought 
> 'Introducing Roland Kirk' on a 180 gram pressing feeling". There is 
> still nothing like it. Viva Vinyl anyone?
> 
No...in my own case, "Viva Shellac!" Sadly, my favourite-format recordings
are no longer being manufactured...!

As well, a substantial part of this "vinyl revival" has been generated by
"urban dance" deejays who employ vinyl disc and turntable as a musical
instrument (apparently impossible with CD's, although the sonic equivalent
can be recreated digitally...?!).

Hey, when I win the lottery...or otherwise acquire a gazillion or so bucks...
I'll try to find and revive a long-closed shellac pressing facility...or,
failing that, set up a new one!
:-)

Steven C. Barr