If you play @risingstargame then you probably know that musicians can sell their music as NFTs within the game. They pay something up front, but can then set their own price. Generally you get an MP3 file, but some people have taken the next step of selling physical media that way. I previously bought an LP from @langvmusic that way. Recently I spotted another from @double-eagle and had to have it.
It arrived today after I tracked its progress from the US via the web. It is a 7" single this time that was securely packaged. I had to pay the postage costs, which were more than the cost of the record, but I like to treat myself. It came with some stickers too.
You may notice the disk has a large hole. I think they are made like this to fit in a jukebox, so you need an adaptor for a regular record deck. It took me a while to realise that my Technics deck comes with one of those, so I could actually play it.
It sounds great with two very different songs. I am not sure if they are available to hear online. I did get MP3 files as well, but this disk joins my small vinyl collection. I have some from many years back as well as some purchases from recent years.
I know NFTs are all the rage at the moment, but there is something special about a physical object you can hold. I know there have been backlogs at record pressing plants as demand for vinyl is high, but I got this pretty quickly after I bought it.
If you want good music then support musicians.
I will slip in a plug for my own album that I released about a year ago. It is only available as a download, but you can set your own price or even have it for free. I can supply the templates for printing a label and CD insert if you want them.
Rock on!
