[jyl]

Some of my vinyl records sounded great, but most of my "collection" was pop-click-scratch infested. So CDs were, in fact, an audio upgrade for me back then, plus the convenience was great. Hard to play a vinyl in the car.

I can certainly believe that a high-quality vinyl pressing, well cared for and played on top-quality equipment, would sound terrific today. Especially when most ears have become used to compressed iPod files.