Subj : mostly likely smallest record shop in Toronto
To   : A.M. Rowsell
From : August Abolins
Date : Sun Dec 24 2023 13:05:00

Hello A.M. Rowsell!

 AMR> Well, vinyl has had a pretty major resurgence over the
 AMR> last decade. And with some other shops in Toronto
 AMR> closing, people are trying to find stores that have new
 AMR> vinyl in stock.

Which.. I find astonishing, actually - considering that CD has  
many more advantages imho.

Unless it's a recording that I *want* to hear in its entirety  
and in the same familiar order, CDs offer more convenience of  
track selection, better dynamic range, and no concern for  
external maintenance of the player - unlike record players that  
need a needle replaced every few hundred hours if you don't  
want to ruin your $40 investment on an LP.

When LPs emerged once again around 2010 or so, the prices  
seemed to be an average $25.  Now, they seem to be no less than  
$36, and with many more "versions" like different coloured  
vinyl, or limited editions that exceed $300.  Crazy.

 AMR> I will say that it's probably hard to compete with online
 AMR> stores, but as (we music lovers) know, there's nothing
 AMR> like going to a record shop and having a listen to the
 AMR> newest records, or finding something new.

Yes.. I always enjoyed visiting the record shops. The workers/ 
owners there knew their stock, found stuff quickly, and could  
even recommend a "new" comparable artist or band.

 AMR> Back in about 2005/2006 maybe, I once bought a CD just
 AMR> because I thought the cover was super cool. Turned out to
 AMR> be an amazing album that has stayed with me! Never would
 AMR> have found it if I hadn't wandered into an HMV that day.

I don't recall buying a CD purely on its cover aesthetic. I'd  
usually have a list with me based on what I read in hi-fi/music  
magazines.
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