Quote Originally Posted by dodgyedgy
i personally hope vinyl doesnt die out. its ace.
I don't see it happening anytime soon. As long as pressing plants can keep their heads above water, and that some labels still want to press vinyl in the knowledge that it mightn't make them too much money (if any at all) then the future is safe. Vinyl has a collectible value for music enthusiasts, and if it was a great record or better still, a rare one.. then it may hold some kind of value in 10 or 15 years time.

If Jeff Mills, Autechre, Aphex or the next big thing released 'the' album or single of this decade next week, there would be widespread demand for it on vinyl, far more so than any other format. That isn't going to change, many people don't give two hoots which format is technically better, indeed many people are not even aware which may be superior. When push comes to shove the romantic side of people comes out to support vinyl, it's the real deal.. a large object, a chunk of hard plastic.

I think if music became better then the demand for vinyl might improve, right now much vinyl out there just isn't value for money.