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Why the great vinyl shortage is over
9 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2025 at 7:00 am.
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There have now been a few major vinyl booms. And unbeknownst to many, a small village in the Czech Republic has been responsible for manufacturing a large number of these albums. On today's show, how this dominant player became a problem for its competitors in the U.S.

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