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Vinyl Records

20114 minPGnews

Vinyl records see a resurgence, with Pallas in Diepholz pressing for international artists.

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Vinyl Records

2011• 4 minPG

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Vinyl records see a resurgence, with Pallas in Diepholz pressing for international artists.

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Sales of vinyl records reach their highest levels since 1991, marking a significant resurgence for a format once deemed obsolete. The Pallas company in Diepholz, a family-run operation, stands as Europe's last major player in the vinyl record market. International artists, including the Beastie Boys, now commission Pallas to press their LPs and singles, highlighting the renewed interest in vinyl. This report by Jana Wochnik-Sachtleben captures the revival of vinyl and its impact on the music industry.

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