There are many different formats of music that are available to the public. Vinyl, CD, digital, and even cassette tapes are all still available to purchase. Each format has its own unique benefits and drawbacks.

The vinyl format was the first commercial format for music. It was developed in the late 19th century and was popular until the early 1990s. Vinyl records are made of a thin, flexible vinyl disc that is coated with a lacquer. The disc is then cut into small circles that are about 12 inches in diameter. The circles are then placed in a large machine …