The Comeback Of The Vinyl Records, Thanks To Digital Archiving

Come back of vinyl content digitization

As sunshine peeped through the window today morning, Larry smiled. A long lost smile for the 70-year old gentleman, whose children have moved to greener pastures to pursue their dreams. What remains now is eternal wait – wait for Christmas and Easter holidays, when his big mansion turns to a home.
However, today’s sunshine has a different story to share. Story of a different comeback is waiting for Larry. No, not of his children. But of his passion. Today is Saturday. And Larry is excited to watch Vinyl, which will be aired on television in sometime.

A series that made Larry nostalgic and excited like a child simultaneously. That made him travel back 40 years. And he suddenly started living it all in flashback.

A banker in the prime of youth, Larry was passionate about music. Every day, before numbers and finances took control of his day, he had 30 minutes for himself. 30-minutes of absolute bliss, when, as sunshine peeped through the window, he would close his eyes enjoying Earl Grey tea as Beethoven played in his record player. Those 30-minutes of uninterrupted solitude.

Then one day, the record player broke. Leaving him with “can’t be repaired” from technicians and thousands of favorite vinyl records. And a void that his family failed to understand. Except his grandson Alan.

Alan was browsing through Larry’s collection of records one afternoon and was intrigued by his rare collection. His excitement was answered by a proud smile from Larry. And the 70-year old found camaraderie in his teenage grandson.

It was Alan who gave him the idea to digitize his collection. “It’s easy Grandpa, they’ll just convert it and give it in a USB for storage. And then you can listen to your collection anytime you want, from anywhere,” Alan said.

Alan’s easy solution seemed like a dream come true. Couple of store visits later, he realized his records can be converted to high-resolution audio files, and he can carry them anywhere. The age of technology, he smiled to himself. Who knew he can enjoy the authentic sound of vinyl, with all its warmth and smoothness, anytime and anywhere with digital convenience.

 As Larry savoured his morning tea, the sunshine made him happy. His plan for the day is already made. His favourite show on television, a date with the past, and then he would head to the store to get the means to digitize his prized collection.

And then, his 40-year old morning routine would resume. Thanks to digital archiving!

It is indeed a bright sunny Saturday morning!