Streaming platforms allow you to play thousands of songs at the click of a button. So why are so many people still investing in vinyl records? Read on to find out.
Thanks for the great analysis. In a sense, listening to streaming is a bit like renting a home - you pay to use an asset but never own it and don't participate in the long-term value increase of the asset. Owning vinyl is, on the other hand, like buying a property you love - and enjoying it - whilst benefiting from its value appreciation potential too.
Last week, I was in the lift with a colleague at work and he asked why I bought so many records all the time... besides telling him I'm still in my "I want everything" stage, it's also the amazing quality of music you usually get as opposed to streaming. He literally asked me "does it REALLY sound that different?" Oh boy... yes, it does! (and a random person in the lift smiled when I said this!) It is an incredible difference and the whole experience is just unique.
I also do the "test-listening" - I honestly tried buying "random" albums from random people but I just can't, I'm glad to know this is not a "you are not a real vinyl person if you don't do this!"
Thanks for the great analysis. In a sense, listening to streaming is a bit like renting a home - you pay to use an asset but never own it and don't participate in the long-term value increase of the asset. Owning vinyl is, on the other hand, like buying a property you love - and enjoying it - whilst benefiting from its value appreciation potential too.
Last week, I was in the lift with a colleague at work and he asked why I bought so many records all the time... besides telling him I'm still in my "I want everything" stage, it's also the amazing quality of music you usually get as opposed to streaming. He literally asked me "does it REALLY sound that different?" Oh boy... yes, it does! (and a random person in the lift smiled when I said this!) It is an incredible difference and the whole experience is just unique.
I also do the "test-listening" - I honestly tried buying "random" albums from random people but I just can't, I'm glad to know this is not a "you are not a real vinyl person if you don't do this!"
Thanks for all the great info! :)