The first advantage has to be sound quality. Perfect for extended recording, artists could now record albums of work. The vinyl LP revolutionised this as it could fit up to twenty minutes of music on both sides. It is no surprise that as the price of vinyl fell, the rock n roll and the pop revolution was born.īefore the birth of the vinyl LP, records were made from abrasive material and their recording time was limited to five minutes per side.

Reaching 33 1/3 revolutions per minute, this new invention went on to become the standard for the entire music industry. The vinyl LP (As we know it, I am talking about Shellac records!) was first introduced back in 1948 as an analogue sound storage medium. Added to this, vinyl is a lossless format so nothing is lost when the record is pressed, again retaining the sound as it was recorded, in the respect to compression. As a result, analogue music sources deliver a sound that is as close to the original recording as possible, warts and all. Vinylįirst thing is first, sound is by its very nature analogue. In this blog we will explore the history and compare the advantages and disadvantages of vinyl, CD and streaming, helping you to make an informed decision. Progressions in technology have not been reflected in audiophile’s tastes and preferences- there is a reason why vinyl is still going strong.Įach music source possesses strengths and weaknesses that match or fall short of each individual listener’s tastes. In the past few years, however, vinyl has seen a well-documented resurgence while CDs have not died out as predicted, although they have taken a hit. Since the mid-twentieth century, there has been an ebb and flow of music sources, with the CD eclipsing vinyl and streaming significantly denting the CD market. The 2010’s has seen vinyl, CDs and streaming battle it out for attention. Since the mid-twentieth century, there has been an ebb and flow of music sources, with traditionally the CD eclipsing vinyl and streaming significantly denting the CD market.

Vinyl Vs CD Vs Streaming: A history of music sources is a history of ever-evolving technology and ever-lasting love of high fidelity sound.

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