Post #285153 by Polynesiac on Mon, Feb 12, 2007 5:47 PM

I still purchase all of my music at the local music shop. I've downloaded a few songs here and there (off of comps and whatnot) from the internet or after recieving a gift card for itunes or something.
WHat I purchase really depends on the type of music store I go to. I have some that are excellent for vinyl (good selection, good prices) so I buy vinyl there. Other stores have a gerat used selection of CD's - so I buy Cd's there. I try to never buy new if I can avoid it (from stores - new from the band direct is a different story), as the used ones sound just as good.

Once I get the vinyl or CD home - I download it to my computer so I can enjoy it from my Ipod. BUT I love having the actual REAL copy of the vinyl/cd as backup (in case of computer failure and backup failure) becuase of the information that comes with the CD booklet (like Chongo said) or vinyl sleeve.

Downloaded music seems so temporary, but CD's and (definately moreso) vinyl seem more perminant.

Just my 2 coconuts worth...