Vinyl records were seemingly forgotten after the rise of CDs in the late 80s and early 90s. In the 2000s, MP3s emerged and took off, and by the 2010s, streaming services added the last nail to their coffin. However, in an age where virtually any piece of music can be played on our phones at the touch of a button, vinyl records are making a comeback after 30 years. 

DVDs have lasted longer than their VHS predecessors, and are still more popular than their Blu-Ray successors. But vinyl records are coming back in style and possibly, for the first time in decades, they can be considered an additional way to get hold of the latest tracks from some of the top names in music. 

The big focus is on the interest of vinyl itself and what it offers over other media. For some, it's a more intangible and emotional meaning – the feeling of holding the music in their hands in a physical form. For others, it's the less hi-tech approach that is appealing, such as the concept of analog sound that allows for an unlimited bandwidth of sound when mixing, without compromising music quality.

Whether it's the process of obtaining or playing vinyl, one thing is clear – there is no single answer to what is driving young people to buy and play a format that began over a century ago. But discovering music, connecting generations, learning the value of an album, listening more intently – all are big positives for music fans, artists and the industry. And for whatever reason it is happening, we are all happy that it is.

Reference: The Vinyl Revival (Documentary)