I guess for me it’s how permanent it seems. I’m forgetful and I’ve lost track of albums I enjoy. Stuff gets lost when going from one streaming platform or another. Files get lost when changing hard drives or devices. File formats change. It’s too transient.
A well maintained vinyl record can last hundreds of years and I always have it. It sticks around. It’s nice. I always have a physical reminder of which albums I like.
I guess for me it’s how permanent it seems. I’m forgetful and I’ve lost track of albums I enjoy. Stuff gets lost when going from one streaming platform or another. Files get lost when changing hard drives or devices. File formats change. It’s too transient.
A well maintained vinyl record can last hundreds of years and I always have it. It sticks around. It’s nice. I always have a physical reminder of which albums I like.
I have records that are 30-50 years old. If maintained well, they sound great.
I still use streaming for the car and whatnot, but for home, I love vinyl. Records are beautiful and the act of playing one is almost a ritual.