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ButterflyEffect  ·  4313 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Barnes & Noble: A Tribute | New Republic

I'm not so sure about that one. Records and record stores have a couple of things going for them. For one, there is a collectible nature behind buying a record, not to mention posters inserts or colored vinyl that is especially appealing. There is also a limited nature to each pressing, with some bands only pressing a few hundred copies at a time, while at the same time have no restriction on digital downloads or cds. Another thing is the sound quality, it is the best and that entices people as well.

While there will probably be a small resurgence of local booksellers, I don't believe that it will come anywhere near that of rivaling the vinyl resurgence.