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Ep486: The State of Vinyl Collecting for 2025 w Billy Fields and Dillon Smith

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Feb 17, 2025
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Billy Fields
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Dillon Smith
Billy Fields, a vinyl expert at Warner Music Group, and Dillon Smith, owner of Noble Records, dive into the future of vinyl collecting. They discuss the impact of subscription services and social media on discovering music, the balance of used vs. new records, and Taylor Swift's remarkable influence on vinyl sales. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by independent stores, the evolving tastes of collectors, and predictions on market shifts influenced by economic factors. Expect laughter and insight as they explore the thrilling world of vinyl.
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ANECDOTE

2024 Collecting Experiences

  • Billy Fields focused on maintaining subscriptions and made surprising discoveries.
  • He found a Lee Dorsey record through social media and then another at a New Orleans store.
ANECDOTE

Combating Burnout & Market Shift

  • Dylan Smith's personal collection outgrew its space, and he increased his digging efforts to avoid burnout.
  • He noticed a shift in the used market, with overpressed modern releases impacting value.
INSIGHT

Vinyl Sales Growth

  • Vinyl record sales are still growing, with 2024 seeing a 4.6%-4.9% increase in the U.S.
  • The UK market shows the strongest growth internationally, possibly due to the release schedule and pop music's popularity.
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