The vinyl is not scratched yet. Over the past ten years, the LP has made a resounding return to the music industry, after having fallen into oblivion at the beginning of the 90s, with the heyday of the CD, then of streaming. This enthusiasm is confirmed in the figures – 5.4 million vinyl records were sold in France in 2022. The same year, sales of new vinyl records surpassed those of CDs in the United States, not only in terms of numbers. in business (thanks to a higher average selling price), but also in volume of units sold. In total, 41 million vinyl records were purchased compared to 33 million CDs, marking a historic step in the evolution of physical media. To the delight of music lovers from the very beginning!
Except that this renaissance has an ecological cost. So yes, it spoils the atmosphere, but vinyl is made up of 43% PVC, one of the most polluting plastic materials, resulting from petrochemicals. Each 135 g disc produces 0.5 kg of CO2 – the equivalent of the annual emissions of 500 people just with the 5 million units sold in France last year. But that's not all. Old vinyl presses use a lot of energy and water. Solvent-based inks used for cover art contribute to ozone depletion. Yes, compared to streaming, vinyl is a “warm and authentic” medium, but one that leaves behind an imprint (…)
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