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Long before everyone knew the phrase supply chain, vinyl production was already suffering major delays.
for first-week vinyl sales.
Most artists have had to weather similar vinyl delays.
Ever the exception, when Swifts delayedevermorevinyls shipped, she still moved enough copies to get back to No.
1 on the Billboard 200.
Meanwhile, for bands that rely on having vinyl to sell on tour, the setbacks require immense planning.
Despite the holdup, indies dont soundtoomad at the pop stars pressing so much vinyl.
Am I mad that Olivia Rodrigo sold 76,000 vinyl copies of her album?
Ben Blackwell, who works at Jack Whitefounded Third Man Records, told theTimes.
