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Where’s all the Vinyl?! 😞

This is a bit of a long one lol… I’ve only recently gotten into K-pop and collecting physical K-dramas/movies. After years of Netflix and Spotify, I’ve become so tired of streaming everything and paying endlessly without actually owning what I consume. K-drama physical releases are sadly pretty limited, and what does get released often sells out quickly. I’d love to own things like Suspicious Partner, Fated to Love You or even Kingdom (although that one seems VERY unlikely 😂). Luckily, Korean movies are much easier to collect! As for K-pop, I only have three albums so far: Born Pink and THIS & THAT on vinyl, and DO IT on CD. I’m also waiting for HAPPY BURSTDAY on vinyl. There’s also “SLASH” from the Deadpool & Wolverine OST on vinyl too and absolutely LOVE it! So why doesn’t K-pop get released on vinyl more often? I know the younger audience and lack of turntables probably play a part, and K-pop albums can already be pretty expensive. The amount some people spend on Vinyl wouldn’t it be cool to add that to your collection too? Imagine displaying the record on your wall or on your bookshelf! I don’t have a huge record collection at the moment but I’m sure I would have a much bigger collection if there were more vinyl releases and physical releases of my favorite K-dramas! 😂😭
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J
jeffersonwriter
I've started buying vinyl versions of my faves if I can despite not even owning a turntable because I plan to own one soon and I heard vinyls have the best sound.
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
Nice! Once I upgrade my speakers I’ll probably do the same to the turntable
alien5he
alien5he
I would LOVE more vinyl.
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
Samee 😊
p0laroidi0ve
p0laroidi0ve
i LOVE when there's a vinyl version. i've been collecting vinyls way longer than i've been into kpop so it always makes me happy. some of my favs on vinyl are romance untold by enhypen, fix off project by mingi from ateez, and the golden hour series from ateez :) (all golden hour parts except part 3 has a vinyl version)
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
I’ll see if I can track them down!! 😊😀 I’m still waiting for HAPPY BURSTDAY by SEVENTEEN. I’m not sure what’s taking the postman so long, it’s outrageous 🫠
p0laroidi0ve
p0laroidi0ve
i've thought about getting that one too !! i hope it comes soon omg 😭
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
I’m out in the country so things always come late 💀
zooeys
zooeys
Past year on vinyl I’ve picked up: NMIXX - Blue Valentine, Miyeon - My, Lover, Minnie - Her, and I have Soyeon’s new album on preorder
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
I’ll check them out!! 😄
pixxel
pixxel
They're starting to release it more, with the growing American and European fandom, especially since adults like to collect thing with a "vintage" feel. Same with casset tapes, but to a lesser extent.
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
Yeah I have a cassette deck built into my amplifier. I don’t really have any. I see SKZ2020 is going for hundreds on eBay lol
owl578910
owl578910
Im not sure if youre talking abt the vinyl or cd, but a got the cd for like 10 bucks from japan (rakufun website)
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
I should have been more specific lol. I was talking about cassette
owl578910
owl578910
Theres a casette?????
owl578910
owl578910
I did not know lol. I thought no one makes those anymore
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
Apparently so haha. I’m not sure if it’s official. I know there’s one for this and that but it’s sold out on their website
owl578910
owl578910
Thats so fire
owl578910
owl578910
No one owns a vinyl player. And the vinyl releases often come with almost no inclusions. Most collectors buy albums for photo cards/ posters, so vinyls simply have less of a demand in kpop. Especially since nowadays you can hear music on spotify for free
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
I guess so ahaha! I guess it’s not necessary that they come out on vinyl but i appreciate it when they do!
owl578910
owl578910
Yeah, I like the physical aspect in vinyls and CDs too. Objectively its not very efficient but its honestly just more fun to listen like that lol :)
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
It’s a strange feeling like a sense of accomplishment or freedom
owl578910
owl578910
Yeah exactly! Its kinda more alive
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
I agree! 😄
bellaellaella
bellaellaella
I LOVE VINYL! Ive been collecting vinyl since before i got into kpop and was sad there werent many but im obssessed with how many this and that vinyls there are
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
Same lol, I got into kpop from kdramas because i like OST
beezerfy
beezerfy
I so wish I saw more vinyl! I lovd it when I come across them
beezerfy
beezerfy
love* lol
charliedavies1864
charliedavies1864OP
My friend has a lot of vinyls and CDs. He gets his k-pop & j-pop imported from Asia