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The Daily Free Press

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A Spotify account plays “The Fate of Ophelia,” the highest streamed track off of Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” In an era where streaming on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music dominate, the vinyl record industry has needed to get creative.

Massachusetts record stores, music fans embrace rise of record variants — but they come at a cost

By Lheyaa Mathivanan October 14, 2025
In an era where streaming dominates, vinyl has taken on a new life.  From multi-colored vinyl pressings to alternate covers and expanded tracklists, artists and labels are now leaning into collector culture as a deliberate sales strategy.
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