"Iain Churches" wrote in message
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"David Looser" wrote in message

I wonder to what extent people putting "the rest back in the vat" was
responsible for the shockingly poor quality of LPs in the 70s and 80s?


The percentage of recycled vinyl had to be strictly controlled,
as the mix turned greyish, and the noise floor was affected.
It's use was mainly for budget pressings also produced
with a much faster pressing cycle.

With the honourable exception of DG and Decca classical *all* pressings were
"budget" pressings in those days IME.


Many expected vinyl to have disappeared totally
by the end of the1980s, at the very latest:-)


Many people like "retro" products. Look at the enduring enthusiasm for steam
railways, classic cars etc. Personally whilst I can see the fascination for
steam, and valves for that matter, vinyl is one obsolete technology that I
have no nostalgia for whatsoever. It always was 'orrible - it still is.

David.


David.