LP revival is wiped out by California fire
mainApollo Masters, one of two companies in the world to make lacquer for vinyl masters, has been all but wiped out by an overnight fire.
The only other producer, MDC, is based in Japan.
The first threatens to choke off the recent shoots of LP revival.
Apollo issued this statement:
It is with great sadness we report the Apollo Masters manufacturing and storage facility had a devastating fire and suffered catastrophic damage. The best news is all of our employees are safe. We are uncertain of our future at this point and are evaluating options as we try to work through this difficult time.
I listen to vinyl, though these days I am more digitally inclined.
I find it ironic that this facility was located in California given these facts on the environmental impact of vinyl records on the environment:
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jan/28/vinyl-record-revival-environmental-impact-music-industry-streaming
How is it ironic? I’m certain that the facility was subject to strict environmental regulations in California.
Oh, the irony of asking a question for which an answer was already given.