The so-called vinyl revival notwithstanding, old music formats do in fact die. Some of the earliest recorded music, for instance, was pressed on 78rpm records made of an extremely brittle material ...

What is the difference between 78, 45, and 33 RPM records? Obviously most people would say the speed, which of course is true to a degree. But as [Techmoan] covers in a recent video, there’s a whole ...

Vinyl is officially back, but of course it never truly went away. It’s outlived the iPod, cassettes, and now CDs. A whole new generation is discovering vinyl, and it’s easier now than ever to buy ...

What are some of the strangest things that have been pressed into vinyl records? There's no question that vinyl as a music format has had a surge in popularity over the last few years. As noted by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. This article is more than 3 years old. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO - ...

In 2017, something curious happened: Sony started manufacturing vinyl records again after ceasing all production in 1989. The RIAA's (Recording Industry Association of America) 2022 year-end revenue ...

Dear G. and T.H.: It’s a periodic Call Box question. But in this digital age, it’s getting harder to get rid of 78 rpm records and magazines. A couple of our sources, such as the Teacher Supply Depot, ...

Did you know that August 12th was National Vinyl Record Day? It seems that every music store, festivals and concerts you go to, there are bands on stage who will bring along their merchandising ...