Record players are seeing a resurgence in Gen-Z, but not for the reason you might think
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The "vinyl revival" crept into pop culture in 2007, and new generations are becoming acquainted with it still today. Their reasons might not be for the pure sound quality that those who grew up with the music medium most appreciate,
By Christine Persaud | MUO | December 13, 2025
The "vinyl revival" crept into pop culture in 2007, and new generations are becoming acquainted with it still today. Their reasons might not be for the pure sound quality that those who grew up with the music medium most appreciate, however. Nonetheless, generations that have likely never seen these weird spinning discs anywhere but in the movies are enamored with them.
There are so many entry-level players now that modern-day record players combine the retro medium with modern technology. The reasons for the vinyl record resurgence among the younger generation, namely older Gen Zers in their mid-to-late 20s and younger Millennials in their early 30s, might surprise you.
A break from digital life
Vinyl doesn't require a screen, streaming, or connectivity
Today's generation primarily listens to music through streaming. Call up a free or subscription-based app, choose a song or queue up a playlist, and enjoy. You can navigate menus, create your own playlists, and find virtually any song at the push of a button or voice command. Despite this process being hyper-connected, people inherently feel so disconnected from the music experience.