"David Looser" wrote in message
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"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.

There are many other fine labels that should be added to that
list. including RCA Red Seal, Supraphon and Melodiya.


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.

In many cases, it is still often found to be preferable
to the alternative.

Iain