I saw a great interview with a music supervisor talking about why vinyl is so desirable and making a strong comeback. I thought he was so articulate and informative, that I’m meeting him for lunch in exactly 2 hours (rushing to get this written, lol).
I’m going to ask him to speak at this year’s Road Rally, November 7th - 11th in Los Angeles. I’m also going to ask him to play a bunch of TV commercials and explain why the music was used and how the ad agency picked it. You see, this music supe mostly does big TV commercials!
After watching the interview, I called Tony VanVeen at Disc Makers (their CEO) to ask him if vinyl was indeed making a strong comeback, and to my surprise, he said it was booming! And that’s why I’ve asked Tony to be my guest on this week’s TAXI TV! I want to know why vinyl has become a “thing” again, and if it’s something all musicians should consider.
Win a Vinyl Package from Disc Makers?
Tony has kindly offered to give a FREE vinyl pressing to one of our viewers during this week’s show.
⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
0:22 - TAXI CEO Michael Laskow introduces his guest Tony van Veen, CEO of Disc Makers and DIY Media Group, and explains what they will cover in the episode.
3:03 - People love vinyl!
3:17 - Michael explains the vinyl prize package that will given away at the end of the episode.
6:01 - Michael shares information on how a lathe works to press a record. Mastering a record is art and science combined!
8:26 - 22 to 23 minutes a side on a record is the recommended time.
11:46 - Michael shows a lacquer disc which is what a record looks like before it is pressed.
12:35 - Tony explains more of the record-pressing process
16:58 - Tony explains more of the process of the lacquer
18:08 - Michael shows a stamper and explains how they are pressed
20:14 - Why is vinyl so expensive?
21:40 - Does 180-gram vinyl sound better than 140-gram? Why do people want heavier vinyl?
23:20 - Why is the vinyl rebirth happening? Is it an age/nostalgia thing?
28:06 - If you are a fan of an indie artist and see them live, you can support that artist and buy their record as a memento.
30:51 - What is the first record you bought? You don't remember your first Spotify stream!
33:25 - A lot of thought goes into sequencing the tracks on sides A and B of a record.
37:43 - It has been proven that the average fan does not care about sound quality.
39:20 - CDs sound better than MP3s.
39:45 - If people don't care about sound quality, it practically has nothing to do with the audio Tony explains.
42:27 - Today's albums are recorded digitally.
44:00 - There is a coolness factor in having and collecting vinyl. Vinyl is a great gift!
47:43 - Is the demand for CDs less now because of streaming?
50:56 - Why do radio DJs still want CDs?
52:39 - Are Disc Makers vinyl sales going through the roof?
57:27 - Tony explains why his CD orders are 10 times higher than vinyl sales
58:52 - What kind of artists buy the CDs?
1:00:13 - Tony explains the benefit of selling CDs at shows
1:06:48 - Cassette tapes are also seeing a resurgence
1:07:06 - People are now selling and buying VHS tapes too.
1:10:49 - Half the records that were sold last year were by people who do not have a record player and they never remove the plastic.
1:12:49 - Michael shows an 8-track tape from one of the first bands he recorded.
1:13:35 - Will CDs make a comeback?
1:17:13 - What are some pros and cons of getting a USB cassette?
1:18:44 - What format do you need or prefer to press vinyl?
1:22:10 - If EDM went to press for vinyl, would it get more of a roll-off before pressing?
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