Vinyl has made quite the come back in the past few years. As a vinyl enthusiast, I could not be more happy with the offerings these days. Almost my entire collection of bluegrass is in vinyl, old and new. I think there are different reasons for this trend. Some believe the that a good turntable and a well kept album is the only way to listen to all the sounds the artist is trying to convey and I agree but that's not why I love vinyl. I love the process of taking care of my vinyl, looking at the vivid pictures, reading the liner notes, all while listening to the great music. It's less simple but such a treat when I have time. Plus, almost all artists who offer the vinyl format have a download card inside the sleeve so you can have the product in two formats. A lot of artists put their vinyl in different colors, some with swirls, some with dancing angel holograms while it spins(Jack White-Third Man Records-very very cool BTW), some with extra songs, some with exclusive songs, etc.. Its the only format I buy. I hope it never goes away. At least I know what I have will never go away. So, break out your turntable landshark and enjoy some of that old Zappa. I bet you will like it.
Hua, so you think the sound is more inclusive? I would assume the opposite. I think I will go get the collection out. I remember getting the headsets out and for an entire weekend I would play albums and really just listen closely. Never seem to have time for that now. Might have to make time for that! Zappa tunes are one of my favs.
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