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Story summary
- The vinyl boom has become a challenge due to limited pressing capacity, constraining independent artists' releases.
- Major artists like Taylor Swift and Adele dominate production slots, delaying releases for smaller acts.
- Swift's preorder strategies and album variants show how scarcity is used for profit and raises environmental concerns.
- The pressing industry struggles with outdated infrastructure and material shortages, worsening outcomes for independent musicians relying on vinyl.
