I've been complaining about this for years.
Taylor Swift and her ilk have hijacked vinyl in order to turn the hobby into glorified Pokemon cards for her fans.
As a result, the price of vinyl has skyrocketed. And it's a big reason I'm less likely to buy it.
https://www.tvfandomlounge.com/pop-stars-taylor-swift-and-friends-gamify-vinyl-charts/
Chris Trottier
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2026-09-24 00:09:15 UTC
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