The problem with streaming

I love vinyl. Playing my original 1979 Rickie Lee Jones - S/T right now. However! You will never discover new music by thumbing through the records on you rack. Well, that is unless you find something that you bought, previously unheard, and forgot you bought it and deposited it on said rack shelf.

Streaming opens up the possibility for music discover that was previously unavailable to anyone. You have practically everything ever recorded (a slight exaggeration) at your fingertips. Yes, it's a different experience. However, it is a worthwhile experience. And the beauty is, you are welcome to buy the vinyl of anything you discover (if it's available on vinyl).

I've adopted this hybrid streaming/vinyl model and I've discovered a lot of great music via streaming, and increased the size of my record collection with newly discovered material.

If you’re picky about the best, buy it.

Period.

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@reubent, That Rickie Lee Jones is one of the albums that make vinyl worthwhile! Unbelievable sonics on the US pressing! Avoid the Brazil pressing. I played RLJ Pirates tonight and it’s also recorded extremely well!

I listened to a couple of Doobie Brothers albums tonight that blew me away with their sonics.

Some albums are done so well, it’s truly amazing!

I listen to new music on YouTube. I also have a local group of audiophile friends who turn all of us on to new music. Facebook groups are another source.

@vuch  - I agree, Rickie Lee Jones - S/T is a fantastic album and I'm glad I still have my original 1979 version that's in excellent condition. Don't know how it made it through college in that condition, but glad it did.

Anyway, that kinda enforces my point. I heard "Chuck E.'s in Love" on the radio in 1979 and bought the album. My source for discovery in those days was AOR radio stations and independent radio stations. There are, unfortunately, very few of those around today. Streaming digital, from sources such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, Radio Paradise, YouTube, etc., are my sources for discovery today. When I hear something I really like, I go to discogs and look for the best version available on vinyl and I buy it. But I don't buy everything I hear and like. I've found many great songs, but when I've streamed the album, I found I only liked the one song. In that case, I passed on buying the album and just add the song to one of my streaming playlists. Saved a lot of money that I can spend on more worthy records.

Well when I pull up a hi res choice while streaming, I know I am getting 24/192.