David Ellefson said he prefers the digital age and only buys vinyl to look cool
Megadeth bassist David Ellefson , who launched the EMP Records label in 2015, spoke about the relationship between vinyl and digital. He said he no longer finds it difficult to promote his artists in the digital age of the music industry.
“It’s funny that all the fans buy or listen to things digitally. I still buy everything because I like having it on my phone. I usually listen to music when I’m flying, traveling. So, I buy a vinyl record, just to look cool. But I usually don’t listen to it because I hate how vinyl sounds. The sound of vinyl is crap. I’ve never liked it,” he said in an interview.
Ellefson continued, “I was happy when digital arrived. But I think most artists still have merchandise shops and fans buy things there. And sometimes a CD or vinyl record is just a place for you to get an autograph. It’s a great souvenir and decorative item to take home.”
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