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Vinyl players are becoming more and more affordable: what records are bought in Russia

The M.Video-Eldorado group noted the growing interest among consumers in vinyl players: last year, unit sales of the category more than doubled, and compared to 2019 they increased almost 3.5 times.

The average bill for such systems decreased by almost 30%, to 10 thousand rubles, due to the expansion of the range of more affordable models. The genres of rock, pop and jazz are the most popular among buyers of records.

Despite the boom in streaming services and the availability of digital music, the pandemic and new lifestyles have forced many Russians, who spend more time at home, to reconsider their preferences. More and more users are choosing turntables that provide a different experience than digital media. In addition, they are used for interior decoration and as an original.jpgt for music lovers.

There are many models on the market that cost up to 10-15 thousand rubles with built-in speakers (the most affordable model in M.Video-Eldorado costs 5,990 rubles). You can connect external speakers to the player via AUX or Bluetooth, an amplifier or headphones.

Among the five most popular turntable manufacturers in M.Video Eldorado are Alive Audio, Ritmix, Sony, Audio-Technica and Yamaha. The most popular records in two networks are: Pink Floyd: The Wall, Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon, David Gilmour: Live At Pompeii, Michael Jackson: History Continues and The Best of Pink Floyd: A Foot in the Door.

Vinyl players are becoming more and more affordable: what records are bought in Russia