why are most new releases going to four sides?

Psychologically it's probably easier for a buyer to drop $40 for 2 records as opposed to 1. The companies selling the remasters know this.

I'd wager that if you compared 50 original pressings to their 45RPM remastered counterparts, more than 80% of the originals would be preferred. I have 3 dozen reissues and some of them are very good but based on the dollars spent, I'm sorry I invested in them.

It's still about sales dollars and profits not quality.

as for 2 or 4 sides

I wasn't talking 45 rpm records for higher quality playback - that part is obvious

I'm talking lps that are stretched to 4 sides
like the clash album - give em enough vinyl - oops it was titled sandinista

yes, record companies have an easier time charging you $40 for 4 sides of vinyl

the thorens is fine...just a sarcastic comment about the state of the vinyl industry. the 45 rpm 'second bie' approach from the labels is just a way to get 'found money' on each release.