» Vinyl Record Sales Double in '08, CDs Down
Industry observers say vinyl record sales have skyrocketed because new buyers are discovering the value of owning albums, with their cover art, large liner notes and warm sound.
“Now, with that said, 99% of the public listens to music as a background off of iPods and everything else,” he said. “That’s by far the worst sound quality, but it’s also the most convenient — and convenience sells.”