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Vinyl Day
For BBC Radio 6 Music
BBC Radio 6 Music has announced it will be playing only vinyl
on New Year's Day.
Most BBC stations phased out vinyl in favour of CDs in the 1990s and the
majority now use digital versions of songs.
Presenters Jarvis Cocker and Guy Garvey will be among those dusting off
their turntables and Don Letts will be bringing his own seven-inch singles.
But 6 Music bosses have turned the clock back with an "All Vinyl" day to
round off a month-long celebration of vinyl.
Station editor Paul Rodgers said: "In a world dominated by digital music,
vinyl is a format still close to the hearts of many music lovers and
increased sales demonstrate its enduring appeal."
A spokeswoman for the station said: "Listeners can expect rare gems,
insights and a few crackles and pops when digital goes analogue for one day
only."
Singer-songwriter Richard Hawley will host a show talking to prominent acts
such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead about the joys and the pitfalls of
vinyl.
December
27
2011 - waveguide.co.uk
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