Drop the Needle: Why America Fell Back in Love With Vinyl (And Shows No Signs of Stopping)
Vinyl record sales have been climbing steadily since 2007, and in 2023 they outsold CDs for the second consecutive year. But what's really behind the crackle-and-pop comeback? We dig into the crates with collectors, record store owners, and devoted audiophiles to find out why spinning wax has become one of America's most beloved — and surprisingly affordable — hobbies.