
Coronavirus & the Vinyl Record Industry
Episode 272 • May 25, 2020
Independent record shops have been fundamental to the resurgence of vinyl, but these small businesses are now struggling in these uncertain times.
Independent record shops have been fundamental to the resurgence of vinyl, but these small businesses are now struggling in these uncertain times.
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