Just as the advent of the long-playing vinyl record cast the 78rpm single to dust the arrival of the compact disc did likewise to the LP - or so we were told. I've never entered the CD v LP argument - both have/had their plus points.
Soundwise, I have no preference as the quality seems to vary in both formats. What sounds good in one usually sounds good in the other and vice versa.
Obviously the CD takes up less space and usually has more tracks than the LP. It also has more extensive sleeve notes that are invariably printed in such a small font size that I've never managed to reach the end of the text.
With the arrival of Spotify, YouTube etc the CD has now become almost extinct - just visit your local charity shop! In the meantime, vinyl seems to be making a comeback, and usually at exorbitant prices!
At gigs artists invariably, usually just prior to the intermission, shoot themselves in the foot by telling the audience that although nobody buys CDs any more they do have some for sale. What kind of sales' patter is that?
Just thinkin' Lance
2 comments :
Sales platter, surely?
Nice one!
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