vinyl releases

Pressed groove discs

Vinyl releases are music albums or singles distributed on vinyl records rather than digital formats or CDs.

The term emerged as digital music became dominant, distinguishing physical records from other formats.

Record labels and artists announce vinyl releases to collectors who prefer the analog sound and tactile experience: The band confirmed a limited vinyl release for Record Store Day.

Related

grooves · wax · albums · deep cuts · sleeve · inner sleeve · jacket · spinning · needle · analog · audiophile · collectible · reissue · limited · colored · picture disc · gatefold · dust cover

Opposites
physical format

vinyl releasesdigital downloads

Electronically delivered files

digital releases · MP3s · digital singles · audiobooks

music consumption model

vinyl releasesradio airplay

Music transmitted via stations

elevator music · hold music

analog vs. digital recording/playback technology

vinyl releasesCDs

Optical storage media

compact discs

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G