In a recent posting, I referred to an article about the surging sales of LPs. CD sales have been slumping in recent years, but sales of LPs are enjoying gains of 20% since 2005! The article also mentioned that some artists are now releasing new music in vinyl only. For example, Elvis Costello will release a new album this week in vinyl or digital download only - no CD version.

Lots of music enthusiasts, including me, still have large collections of records and in fact one reader wrote that he still has over 10,000 LPs and 45 RPM records and is still adding to his collection. If you still have records, here's a great way to preserve and enjoy your favorite recordings: convert them to digital files or CDs with Audio-Technica's new LP2D-USB digital recording system that converts LPs to digital files or CDs so they can be played on a home stereo, car stereo or portable player. Read my full review of this cool new turntable. It's easy to use, a lot of fun and very affordable. Good Listening!