
Easy listening: How Spotify killed my vinyl collection
In 1981 a long-playing record cost nearly £5.00. That’s about £20 in today’s money. Why does this matter? Bear with me. I’m imagining how I’d describe the world in 2017 to my teenage self. Back then buying music was simple. Save up every month for one record. Listen at leisure. Start thinking about the next purchase in about four weeks’ time. So, I imagine asking the question. “If £5.00 buys you 10 songs in 1981, how many songs can you get for £5 (£20 in today’s money) in 201