Back in the 1970s, MoFi reissues cost $14.99 for a single LP. What would that translate to in 2010 dollars? There were many who complained then about the cost. As they do about the cost of cars, hi fi gear and houses.
Interestingly, many MoFis from that era now sell for multiples of their original selling price. Even regular issues cost $4.99-$6.99. So really, your issues with the cost of LPs are unfounded. The cost has not kept pace with the increase in inflation.
As for quality issues, you clearly did not live through the dark years when recycled vinyl and schemes to cheap out LPs resulted in such technologies as RCAs Dynaflex. Records from the majors were much worse in the late 1970s and early 1980s. No question about it.
If you want perfection, get CDs, or music servers, or open reel tape, or 8-tracks, or Elcasette. Or just listen to the radio.
Interestingly, many MoFis from that era now sell for multiples of their original selling price. Even regular issues cost $4.99-$6.99. So really, your issues with the cost of LPs are unfounded. The cost has not kept pace with the increase in inflation.
As for quality issues, you clearly did not live through the dark years when recycled vinyl and schemes to cheap out LPs resulted in such technologies as RCAs Dynaflex. Records from the majors were much worse in the late 1970s and early 1980s. No question about it.
If you want perfection, get CDs, or music servers, or open reel tape, or 8-tracks, or Elcasette. Or just listen to the radio.