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