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  • June 2008
    • The 5 Priciest Albums of All Time

      The 5 Priciest Albums of All Time

      (Newser) - As old vinyl gets hipper, Matthew Shepatin of Esquire charts the five most expensive albums in today's market: That’ll Be the Day/In Spite of All the Danger, The Quarrymen (1958): Features John, Paul, George, and some guys who aren't Ringo. Could sell for $200,000, if Paul would sell. Double Fantasy , John Lennon (1980): The one that Lennon signed for assassin Mark Chapman is worth $150,000. More »

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      music   Beatles   John Lennon   Bob Dylan   vinyl

    • Musicians Plug Upgrades to Flat-Sounding Digital

      Musicians Plug Upgrades to Flat-Sounding Digital

      (Newser) - Musicians dissatisfied with the sound of digital media are releasing albums as higher-quality downloads, on high-definition DVDs and even on vinyl, USA Today reports. Last year, Amazon and iTunes agreed to boost the quality of their MP3s, but some groups are using even better versions to eliminate what Neil Young calls "unacceptable quality compromises" made for CDs and the like. More »

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      music   music downloads   CDs   Neil Young   MP3s   vinyl   quality control

    • Vinyl Back for Another Spin

      Vinyl Back for Another Spin

      (Newser) - It might seem unlikely in an age where the CD’s obituary has already been written, but vinyl records are making a comeback as younger fans fall for the big artwork and warm analog sounds, the Boston Globe reports. Music stores report big yearly sales increases, and big-box stores like Best Buy are stocking new-age turntables and their accessories. More »

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      music   music industry   music sales   record   record sales   album   vinyl

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