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XII International Record Fair in Barcelona

Mónica Boixeda Barcelonian, Only-Be

The mystique of vinyl continues to grow. The ominous vinyl problem is a different thing nowadays… Let´s see, collectors do not stop buying super expensive vinyl editions of past classic. “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” for example, by Pink Floyd, the first edition, would cost around a few thousand dollars or more at this time and age due to the historical value of the product. Many businesses, shops, websites and other resources, take advantage of this to generate a large demand, setting values ??according to the condition of the vinyl, its origin, cover, etc.. But say, if you buy the recent reissue of “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” is very likely that level of resolution you receive is the exact same than the original mega expensive product. Simple. Vinyl is so valuable precisely because it deteriorates very slowly and if kept in an appropriate way, it preserves the sound in a in excellent conditions. If you have an old vinyl, it will never lose its good resolution. On the other hand, if you buy a new one, it will not fail in years. Collectors of course always aim for records that have not been re-released for some reason or another , and then prices will rise or fall. With the advent of the CD many people threw their vinyl away and did not know what they were doing. MP3 came around and ruined the party for everyone, both for collectors and people from mega industries, but which is fine. MP3, has the power to move around the world in real time, and now nothing prevents... read more