Vinyl Records
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A dangerous topic: What sounds better, CD or vinyl? Well…Ever since the CD was introduced in 1982, there's been a war about which sounds better: the compact disc or vinyl records. Who's right? You might not like the answer.EntertainmentMar 3
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Explaining the sizes and speeds of vinyl recordsVinyl records come in several sizes and speeds. But why? Let's examine some history.EntertainmentOct 29, 2023
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Tables have turned: Vinyl records outsell CDs for 1st time since 1987Over 41 million vinyl records were sold in the U.S. last year compared to only 33 million CDs, according to an annual report from the Recording Industry Association of America.EntertainmentMar 14, 2023
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Is the vinyl boom creating a new generation of audiophiles?One of the things driving vinyl's continued resurrection is the contention that it sounds better than other formats. But are people prepared to buy the necessary audio gear?EntertainmentMay 22, 2022
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Kelowna Music Collectors’ Show returns after three year hiatusHundreds of audiophiles poured through the hall's doors to see what they could add to their collections.LifestyleMay 15, 2022
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Don’t call it a comeback: Winnipeg record-slingers not surprised vinyl back on topIn an era where every song ever recorded is available to stream, a classic way of listening to music is making a surprising comeback -- but some say vinyl records never went away.EntertainmentJan 19, 2022
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Rare Beatles memorabilia, John Lennon interviews uncovered during pandemic cleaning spreeMore than an hour of interview material with famed Beatles singer, songwriter and musician John Lennon has surfaced. The old reels were discovered in a garage in Los Angeles.EntertainmentSep 26, 2021
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Alan Cross: The vinyl resurrection is in trouble. Is it over for LPs? For Canadians, it might beHas COVID-19 burst the vinyl bubble? It's starting to look like it.CommentaryAug 30, 2020
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Like the Spotify of their day: Why K-tel records still hold a place in Alan Cross’ heartWhile sorting through his vinyl collection during the lockdown, Alan Cross ran across some old K-tel records. Cue the memories.EntertainmentJun 14, 2020
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COMMENTARY: How to properly file your vinyl collection — tips from Alan CrossBored to tears during the lockdown? There's no better time to properly reorganize your vinyl collection, Alan Cross says.EntertainmentMay 10, 2020
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