So for the final essay I am collecting information on old trends, one of them being the vinyl record. The invention of vinyl records revolutionized the way people listened to music, as well as made artists popular. Before records, people just listened to live music or the radio, but being able to purchase records gave freedom to the listener. You could walk into a record store and look through rows of vinyl, each album cover was like a work of art.
Vinyl eventually fell victim to newer technology like cassette tapes and compact discs, but many people argue that the sound of the record was never topped. Recently vinyl societies have popped up all over the place, even here in Blaz`e, Idaho. We have Record Store day, April 15th, and a newly founded Vinyl Society.
I have to wonder if this falls into the hipster category though?
It's a fine line between hip and just plain foolishness, and if your doing it for the right reasons, than what does it matter?
It takes dedication to listen to vinyl in a world of instant mp3 gratification. A true vinyl lover recognizes the beauty in each tiny groove of the pressed material.
Vinyl sales seem to be on the rise again and new records are being released in vinyl box sets! This is music to the ears for collectors and anyone who appreciates the art.
Here's a short article about the recent trend:
http://www.baynews9.com/article/news/2010/august/137521/Vinyl-records-are-coming-back-into-style
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