When you’re as concerned as most musicians about getting the music just right, it also follows that you’re going to be concerned about which formats you record onto. And in my opinion, that’s exactly why to choose vinyl. Simply put, it enables you to express yourself better. Here’s why.
Remember that vinyl is the only format that is completely lossless -- so even when you play that record on a cheap record player (with a good needle, of course), the music will sound full-fidelity. …show more content…
In a lot of ways, musicians are like other artists. They learn about a new, easier way to do something (in this case, recording and producing music through completely digital means), and before they know it, the old ways have gone by the wayside. Factor in things like costs, and it’s even more of a loss for the more traditional forms of anything.
Think of a photographer. Many don’t use film anymore because it costs a lot more than digital photography -- but they forget that digital files might not actually last as long as they thought... not to mention getting corrupted files that can cause you to lose the files all together.
To the seasoned musician, that analogy should be yet another reason to see your music played on the occasional cheap record player, instead of only through digital means. By printing some analog copies, you can ensure that there will be some of your music around for the long haul!
So while you may be choosing multiple means for delivering your next album, hopefully a printing on vinyl will also be part of the