Actually, there is plenty of evidence that LPs are increasing in value. Some are slow but some are growing pretty fast (especially classic rock and punk rock).

Actually, there is plenty of evidence that LPs are increasing in value. Some are slow but some are growing pretty fast (especially classic rock and punk rock). WSJ been running articles about LPs and their investment value: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324263404578611910431238662 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142412788732426340... http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052970204573704577184973290800632 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB1000142405297020457370... Unlike comic books and baseball cards, there was never a hype of LP as being a collector item. Furthermore, they are essentially not being manufactured any more. They are difficult to care for, and many of them been destroyed by improper use. And they deliver the authentic, and some say the best, audio experience. How to care for LPs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_disc_records_preservation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_disc_records_preservation