Records were replaced by CDs, and lead type died in favor of computerized fonts. However, each had a 100-year ride of popularity, so you can't feel too bad for them.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think initially, the record industry struggled a lot with digital media because there are a lot of aspects to it that can potentially destroy our industry.
When albums gave way to CDs, people re-discovered their collection through their CDs.
I don't think that old-fashioned idea of record companies exists any more.
Records aren't selling anymore; people are burning music.
I miss the experience of walking into a record store and find old stuff without expecting to.
I've seen 13, 14-year-olds opening CDs as though they're records from the 1920s, going 'Look at this - there's a little book!'... That makes me think the format has probably had its day.
I can assume that the younger generations will no longer know what vinyl was. Maybe some kids will take their CD back to the shop, telling the shop owner they have a faulty disc and if they could please get a new one.
I think that's what happened to the record business when 'Napster' came around. The industry rejected what was happening instead of accepting it as change.
I am terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever.
Modern records are all made with virtually identical gear, software plug-ins and everything. Everybody wants everything to sound like the last thing that was popular because they're chasing their tails.