Just when we thought we were stuck in the future with mp3s and CDs, the age old vinyl record is making an unprecedented comeback. Reports say that vinyl record sales up in the United Kingdom have gone up 78% in 2013 alone. According to 2012 sales figures, vinyl record album sales in the United States jumped 17.7 percent to almost 4.55 million units.

At the same time, CD sales continued to decline, dropping 13.5 percent from 2011 to 193.4 million units. Digital downloads continued to grow at a very healthy rate and now represent 37.2 percent of all music album sales. So, if you’re thinking of dusting up your old records, know that you’re not alone. And guess what? You’ve got technology on your side too! The Rega RP6 is a good example. A 16mm glass flywheel, manufactured using a UV curing bond technique, helps improve speed, stability, consistency along with accuracy of sound.