----- Original Message ----- From: "Aaron Levinson" <[log in to unmask]> > Actually, at least here in these parts that institution still exists and > I am truly thankful that it does. No fewer than 5 within 5-7 miles of > each other. I know that sounds crazy but its true. I actually think that > a small footprint chain that sold nothing but vinyl > would do really well. Vinyl sales are up 30% in the last year and I see > no end in sight. If someone carried Dylan, Tool, Coltrane, > Outkast and a bunch of great music on wax I bet it would do really well. > Stroll in, buy a few albums, and get that elated, "I just bought > 'Introducing Roland Kirk' on a 180 gram pressing feeling". There is > still nothing like it. Viva Vinyl anyone? > No...in my own case, "Viva Shellac!" Sadly, my favourite-format recordings are no longer being manufactured...! As well, a substantial part of this "vinyl revival" has been generated by "urban dance" deejays who employ vinyl disc and turntable as a musical instrument (apparently impossible with CD's, although the sonic equivalent can be recreated digitally...?!). Hey, when I win the lottery...or otherwise acquire a gazillion or so bucks... I'll try to find and revive a long-closed shellac pressing facility...or, failing that, set up a new one! :-) Steven C. Barr