Why CDs and DVDs are making a comeback

I don't know about you, but right now I'm ina drawer contains a stack of 20-30 discs with films from the 2010s. Among them there are both licensed DVDs with additional materials and other bonuses, as well as regular collections. What to do with these echoes of the past is not clear - there is no player to view them, but it's a pity to throw them away. And who knows, maybe, against the backdrop of the departure of foreign film studios and streaming services from Russia, they will someday reappear? This seems to be the opinion of many people, because many stores have begun to announce the return of Russian interest in DVD and Blu-ray players and discs for them. What does it turn out, soon discs with films will be popular again, as before?

DVDs are still popular in some countries. It seems that the residents of Russia have also regained interest

Interesting fact: many DVD cases give off a pungent odor that some people evoke nostalgic memories of. There is no exact data, but most likely it is the smell dimethyl phthalate - a substance that is added to plastic to give greater strength and elasticity.

Content

• 1 The new popularity of DVD and Blu-ray players
• 2 Turntable fashion
• 3 Why do people want to buy DVD players again?
• 4 Reasons why turntables are so popular

The new popularity of DVD and Blu-ray players

Recently, representatives of the universalonline stores in Russia reported that the country is seeing an increase in people's interest in disc players with movies and music. So, according to Ozon, from early January to mid-June 2022, sales of Blu-ray players increased five times compared to the same period last year. The same is observed on the Wildberries site - there the sales of players have doubled.

People started buying DVD and Blu-ray players again

People buy players for a reason - at the same time theyget disks. At Ozone, the number of movie CD sales increased by 36%. At the same time, people have clearly become interested in CDs with music, because their popularity has grown by 55%. Many new films from foreign directors today are not released not only on physical media - often they are not even shown in cinemas. Therefore, the choice of people falls on the already classic paintings like "Avatar", and people buy collector's editions. There is also a great demand for collections of cartoons - apparently to include children.

There are no new movies on DVD, so people are buying old favorites

How are old films painted and how much does it cost? The answer is here.

Turntable fashion

Against the backdrop of increased demand for turntablesdiscs with films and music, the popularity of vinyl players is also growing. According to information from open sources, their sales have increased by 184% this year. Following technology, people are actively buying editions of their favorite music albums on vinyl. Retro equipment requires special care, so people spend a lot of money on equipment cleaning kits, replacement needles, record storage boxes and other accessories.

People have been reviving their love for vinyl records for several years.

Why do people want to buy DVD players again?

What exactly is the reason for the increased demand for, it seemedwould, already forgotten technique - it is not clear. Some experts believe that the main reason is the unavailability of many films on the Internet. Maybe this is some form of insurance, because if any content becomes unavailable on the network, it will not disappear from the disks. It should not be ruled out that people are trying to reduce stress levels with the help of nostalgic technologies - there is no exact answer, and any explanation is possible.

What exactly is the reason for the increased demand for DVDs is not clear

It should be noted that watching moviescan really help with stress management. In 2021, scientists conducted an experiment involving more than 1,000 people and found out which films bring people the most benefit. You can find out the details at this link.

The reason for the popularity of vinyl players

With regard to the increased demand for vinylturntables, this phenomenon has been noticed for several years in a row. Moreover, they are in demand not only in Russia, but also in the United States. The reason for the resurgence of their popularity lies in the fashion for retro style - the old technology looks stylish, and the music with the background crackle of vinyl creates a special atmosphere.

Love for vinyl is already a fashion

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At the end of the article I want to ask - and youHave you noticed an increased demand for DVD players and other similar equipment? Maybe among your acquaintances there are people who suddenly began to be interested in all this? Personally, in my environment, nothing of the kind is noticeable, but the sales statistics are really strange. And in general, do you believe that CDs and DVDs have a chance for a second life? Share your opinion in the comments or in our Telegram chat.