As the popularity of vinyl music has surged, so have bootleg records — but some artists say it’s not all bad

You may have heard that vinyl is back, but with the resurgence of records comes the return of a controversial practice in the music industry: bootlegging. “There are more bootlegs around today than any other time in the last 20 years,” said Ian Shirley, editor of the Rare Record Price Guide.

Source: As the popularity of vinyl music has surged, so have bootleg records — but some artists say it’s not all bad

Get the latest RightsTech news and analysis delivered directly in your inbox every week
We respect your privacy.