The last couple decades have brought a revolution in every aspect of the music-making process. Technology has transformed the creation of music, the promotion of music, and of course the distribution of music. At the very end of this delivery pipeline there has been a variety of formats that includes bulky vinyl records and clunky CDs, both of which were predicted to be dead once the immediacy and ease of streaming arrived. Curiously, while streaming is both immediate and easy, there is a trend that is moving back to the earlier days. There is, once again, a desire for those older technologies, albeit with a modern twist.

I was really interested to speak with someone on the front lines of music retail to find out how legit this "comeback" is. Is it just hype or is it the real thing? Is it only older consumers seeking a bit of nostalgia or is it truly a cross-generational movement? I found a record store owner in Jim Eigo who owns Original Vinyl Records in Warwick New York. But, to call him just a record store owner would be an injustice. Jim has worked in the jazz industry for many decades in many capacities and continues to be at the heart of the business.

About Jim Eigo

A New York native and lifelong jazz aficionado, Jim Eigo began his music business career managing the jazz department of Happy Tunes Records, the legendary Greenwich Village music shop. There, he befriended a number of notable musicians and writers including