from Wired -
Vinyl May Be Final Nail in CD's Coffin
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The return of the good old vinyl records could actually spell good news for the preservation of audio-based (intangible) heritage. This is because it is still possible to "read" from degraded or damaged vinyl discs and to reconstruct the sounds - see earlier post here. Whereas, the longevity of CDs and DVDs is still a matter of debate and contention - see earlier post here.
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