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The Vinyl Market returns to Technopolis (100 Pireos) in Gazi offering music lovers a chance to explore a wide range of records. From collectible gems to the latest releases, genres like rock, soul, jazz, hip-hop and more will be showcased. DJ sets from top local selectors will enhance the experience, creating a lively atmosphere.

Nearly 50 million vinyl albums were sold in the US during 2023, an increase of 14.2% on the previous year

Vinyl records continued to translate their retro appeal into a steady resurgence, outselling compact discs last year in terms of units in the United States for the first time since 1987.

Revenues from the sale of physical records jumped 4 percent in 2022 to $1.7 billion, according to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America released on March 9.

The arrival of the compact disc nearly killed off record albums, with vinyl pressing machines sold, scrapped and dismantled by major record labels.

Four decades later, with resuscitated record album sales producing double-digit annual growth, manufacturers are rapidly rebuilding an industry to keep pace with sales that reached $1 billion last year.

With live concerts out of the picture for the last year - and perhaps for months still to come - more and more Turkish music lovers have turned to old-fashioned vinyl to get the richest enjoyment from their audio experience, say local musicians, collectors, and buyers alike.

Despite the impact of digitalization on the music industry, the sales of vinyl records have been on the rise during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The fact that people, who have to spend most of their time at home due to the outbreak, have found new hobbies, increased the interest in nostalgic vinyl records, which normally draws interest of its enthusiasts only.

The Homcore music store celebrates global Record Store Day, which is aimed at promoting the culture of the independently owned record store, with a special sale of used vinyl albums brought in for the occasion and DJ sets. Doors open at 11 a.m. and close at 10.30 p.m., and admission is free.

Homcore, 38 Voulis, Syntagma,
tel 215.515.9757