"Adrian Caspersz" wrote in message
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On 28/04/17 09:04, Brian Gaff wrote:
I notice from talking to those who still frequent stores that many
companies
are releasing their content as a multi format offering. IE you get two
vinyl's, a CD and a download code for the rather inflated cost.

That is ...

1. A CD for convenience,
2. Two records pressed of decent weight material with the full playing
length of the CD
3. A subscriber tracked high resolution download.

Don't think it's *that* inflated, but a limited market for them that have
a real interest in enjoying things of higher fidelity to the general
masses acceptable output of CD.

I have Pink Floyd DSOTM in various formats now, including the 5.1 surround
SACD. Prefer the 70's vinyl, I don't have access to the hallucinogenics to
do full justice to the SACD release.

I am happy to see there is product still being released on vinyl
only - pristine, low-run 200 gm numbered pressings, with
fabulous gatefold sleeves ande booklets.

The "general masses" to whom you refer don't use CD. Dowloads
at 120k are the standard for people many of whom have never
heard a good vinyl set up. It's fun to watch their faces.


Iain