I have a thick as a brick vinyl from 1972 and it's still in a great condition :) i know it's not suitable for 8-channel recordings or anything, but maybe we should've invested in that type of research.
So what is the best way to store things for the very long term?
Magnetic tape turns out to be one of the best options.
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