Vinyl has come back for a variety of reasons, but digital abundance is one of the lesser reasons. - Potentially superior quality to algorithmically destroyed d

Vinyl has come back for a variety of reasons, but digital abundance is one of the lesser reasons. - Potentially superior quality to algorithmically destroyed dynamics, but this is truly on a per-case scenario. - Exclusive content not on streaming platforms, either intentionally, or because labels or artists are dead and gone, or the IP is in limbo. - Directly supporting artists because streaming platforms pay a pittance. - Elitism/snobbery. Whether professionally, within a fanbase, as an influencer, in an audiophile community, whichever. - The community/culture. People love to belong, never underestimate the importance of that. - USP. - Distribution to actual brick-and-mortar stores where you'll get in front of tastemakers and influencers. - DJ culture is huge, particularly vinyl-only nights where they want to show their skills without hitting the sync button. - It makes a great gift and people like to put them on display as adults in place of posters. - People take comfort in disconnecting and doing a physical ritual, just like tea ceremonies in Japan. - Listening bars are important in Japan. To anybody reading, if you're ever in the position to do so, I implore you to check one out. - One of the few ways to own some music in the long-term. I could go on for another 100+ points before reaching "digital abundance".