Is Vinyl’s Comeback About Sound Quality or Lifestyle Identity?

[Urvashi]

Vinyl sales keep rising alongside streaming. Do you collect records for audio quality, artwork, or ritual? Does vinyl change how you listen to albums?

 

[Lolita]

Vinyl’s comeback is about both. Audiophiles value its warm, rich sound, while many listeners are drawn to the tactile, collectible, and nostalgic aspects. Owning and playing records has become as much a lifestyle and identity statement as an audio choice.