What a sad world we now live in.......

Sleepwalker:

The "People of Walmart" website is awesome.

But, on the flipside, the company/stores themselves - not so much.

However, without Walmart, we would not have "The People of Walmart".

Since the MulletsGalore website bit the dust 5-6 years ago the only "helpline" left (for me anyway - I kid you not) is "The People of Walmart" in all its awesomeness.

DeKay

 

Technology has changed and CDs are no longer the primary vehicle for sales.  It is just a fact with no animus towards either CDs or streaming.  

Remember when CDs took the market from cassettes that took the market from vinyl? 

Time marches on, yet CDs and records will survive, but never dominate again.

I just feel badly for the artists who are now so poorly compensated for their craft.  Streaming pay very little.

I just feel badly for the artists who are now so poorly compensated for their craft. Streaming pay very little.

Interesting take, does anybody have any actual figures showing say royalty paid for streaming vs physical media sales?

There is never going to be a winner in the argument whether physical media or streaming is the best sound or which will eventually become extinct. Resurgence of vinyl has proven that. bdp24 is correct. Serious music collectors don't typically shop at Walmart or other big box stores.
Most cities of any size will usually have one or more places that sell a variety of CD's, vinyl, and maybe tapes. I am fortunate to live in Rochester, NY which is a place rich in music history. Several places like House of Guitars, Record Archives, and others offer huge selections.
Stream or put the hard copy in your machine. A personal choice.

On another side, I went to a garage sale a few weeks ago and bought about 1100 CD’s for $150.00. After I went through them,  I ended up keeping about 125 and giving the rest to a friend who does the flea market thing. If I get a bottle of Jim Beam out of the deal, I’d say I’m way ahead.

Cheers.

JD