Vinyl has surprisingly been showing impressive growth, even in the current age of digital downloads and live streaming. If you overlook the long delays and high costs of production, then you could see how artists can stand to make a lot of money from vinyl. With over 30 million vinyl units being shipped from 2008 to 2014, the old-line fabrication facilities are starting to get overwhelmed.

The result of this increasing vinyl demand is that sometimes artists are kept waiting for nearly six months to get their vinyl copies. That means they do not have enough inventory both online and at shows. This is bad news for artists as there is a lot of money to be made from this niche product that is driven by hardcore fans and nostalgia.

The big question, therefore, is why is there no substantial investment being made to create new vinyl production facilities. One major factor that is hindering people from venturing into vinyl production is that these plants normally demand a very high capital, and also most investors are unsure about vinyl just being a fad that will fade out sooner rather than later. Based on the recent history, the demand for vinyl has a high probability of continuing to multiply over the next decade, but it may also go in the completely different direction.

However, for now it appears that some of the major issues related to vinyl production seem to be waning as with more than ten straight years of gains. A notable company that is getting involved with vinyl production is <a href="http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2016/06/10/first-vinyl-plant-30-years/">Hand Drawn Records</a>, a company based in Dallas that is intending to start construction of a high-tech pressing factory this fall. The company has claimed that they will be using the world’s first fully automated vinyl pressing plant, with hopes of simplifying both the order and turnaround times significantly. The founder of Hand Drawn is seeking to encourage artists to use vinyl and receive all the benefits without the usual hassles.

At the same time, the actual vinyl is also being enhanced in various ways, with a new HD vinyl technology already being patented by an Austrian company. The future HD vinyl guarantees a more immersive listening experience for enthusiasts, and also a more modern and quicker production process compared to the dated production equipment used in vinyl production today.

In conclusion, the resurgence of vinyl is not just hype. It is real, and it is being driven by a large cultural trend that seeks authenticity from the music available today. Artists should, therefore, evaluate and see whether they can opt for vinyl pressing and tap into this growing market.