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Sony to produce vinyl records again after 28-year break

Sony to produce vinyl records again after 28-year break
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(CNN) - Japanese tech giant Sony is going old-school.

The legendary record label is bringing back vinyl records.

Sony stopped making vinyl records in 1989 when compact discs became the norm for albums. Today, many music fans - both young and old - are once again "spinning the black circle."

Consulting firm Deloitte said vinyl sales have enjoyed double-digit growth for seven straight years. Sales could reach $900 million in 2017.

Sony is betting that growth will continue. Production is set to begin in March 2018 at a factor in Japan.

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