The thing is that indie bands are now inclined to make music available digitally and circumvent the production of CDs altogether.

Am I right in thinking that I am one of a diminishing type of music consumer who likes to have the LP or CD on a shelf and to hold in my hands?

Sometimes I think it would be nice to have it all digitised and make some space in my home. Then I think nope... I can't part with this collection. In fact I am quite proud of it, small as it is. Some are physical markers of phases of my life. Looking at an LP record cover or CD sleeve notes prompts some lovely nostalgic moments.

Even those, like me who prefer the genuine article to the virtual will shop for a bargain and order from online discount stores like Amazon and Play, even eBay. It is easier to shop specifically for what you want than trawling through racks and racks of CDs.

There was a time, I could spend a whole day in Plan Nine in Charlottesville, looking at, listening too and purchasing whatever caught my fancy. I don't have that kind of time or energy now.