To celebrate Record Industry's 15th anniversary in 2013, we published a book called Passion For Vinyl - A tribute to all who dig the groove. The book was tribute to vinyl, a format that made a spectacular comeback, although for many music lovers it never really disappeared.
When Passion for Vinyl Part 1 came out, there was still some doubt about the comeback of vinyl. Wasn't it all just a hype? Now, many years later, even the biggest sceptic can't deny it: vinyl is back and it's here to stay! In light of all these new and exciting developments, we decided a follow-up to the successful and well-received first volume of the Passion for Vinyl book (four stars in Record Collector magazine) was more than viable: Passion For Vinyl - An Ode to Analog.
And in 2024, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Record Industry Passion For Vinyl Part III – Tales From the Groove was published. This third and last book of the series confirms and deepens even more how amazing it is that in a world that has become increasingly digital and where ‘stuff’ has become invisible, vinyl has made such a spectacular comeback. Yet it is very likely also one of the main reasons for its resurgence. People like to collect. The physical aspect of playing a record adds to the listening experience and creates memories. An album can take you back to an important time or place. And buying a new record is a great way of supporting a favorite artist and their label. That’s also the reason why new generations of music lovers have embraced vinyl.
For more information about the books and where to buy, visit https://www.passionforvinyl.com
