To be honest, when I heard about Reverb LP's closing, I was surprised.
Reverb LP closed after three years of successful operation while showing signs that it would become a thriving marketplace. Perhaps the "numbers" were disappointing for the new owners (Etsy) of Reverb and decided not to continue running Reverb LP.
Why did "Reverb LP" shut down?
Reverb LP was an online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new and used vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and other physical music formats. Launched in 2017 by Reverb.com, a popular platform for musicians to trade musical instruments and gear, Reverb LP aimed to bring the same sense of community and ease of transactions to the world of vinyl collectors.
Reverb LP quickly gained popularity among vinyl enthusiasts for its user-friendly interface, vast selection of records, and the ability to connect buyers and sellers from around the world. In addition to facilitating transactions, the platform also offered a wealth of information and resources about collecting and caring for vinyl records. The marketplace garnered a strong following and contributed to the resurgence of interest in vinyl records and other physical music formats during its short tenure.
However, Reverb LP's journey came to an abrupt end in 2020. One of the main reasons for the closure was the acquisition of Reverb.com by Etsy, an e-commerce giant focused on handmade, vintage, and unique items. Following the acquisition, Etsy decided to focus on the core business of Reverb.com, which was the marketplace for musical instruments and gear, rather than the niche market of vinyl records and other physical music formats.
The decision to shut down Reverb LP was met with disappointment from the vinyl collecting community, who had come to rely on the platform for discovering and purchasing rare and sought-after records. Some users migrated to alternative platforms like Discogs, eBay, or local record stores, but the sense of community and specialized experience offered by Reverb LP was difficult to replace.
In conclusion, Reverb LP's closure marked the end of a brief yet vibrant chapter in the vinyl collecting community. Although the marketplace's lifespan was short, it managed to create a unique space for collectors and music lovers to connect and share their passion for physical music formats. While the platform's closure was a setback for the vinyl community, the resurgence of interest in vinyl records and the continued growth of alternative marketplaces suggest that the love for physical music formats is here to stay.
But VINYLOM Marketplace is here and is built steadily and day by day. I may not have huge funding or the big investors behind me (although it wouldn't be a bad idea and I'm open to offers) and build Vinylom slowly but steadily, but my love for music and vinyl is so big that I will continue to do it forever.
VINYLOM is a site created to promote the Metal vinyl record's history and Metal Vinyl culture as no one has done so far.
In addition to the content, there is a Metal Vinyl Marketplace that grows as you read these lines. A marketplace with items that you can't find anywhere else.
If you want to buy the next album in your collection, the Vinylom Marketplace has available for sale hundreds of thousands of Vinyl Records. 500+ sellers from US, UK, Europe, and the rest of the World are selling their stuff!!. The number grows every day.
If you are a seller and want to sell your items on vinylom's marketplace, send us your list (XLs, CSV, text file, Discogs zipped file etc.) via the Bulk Upload Page.
We'll take care of the rest. Otherwise, You can press the Sell button and start uploading your items for sale
And there are already some exciting things planned that will unfold as Vinylom grows.
Vinylom marketplace already has several items for sale that do not exist anywhere else. Even the Discogs doesn't have them in his database.
Discogs is an excellent music database and marketplace, and they deserve every success. They have worked very hard to get to where they are, and they deserve big respect!
But Vinylom is something different. Vinylom has focused exclusively on the Metal vinyl record and the entire culture that surrounds it. But there is also Rock, Jazz, Pop, Electronic and other kinds of music to buy.
The content I create is unique, and my approach to the collector and the dealer is a little different. And as I develop Vinylom, that will be more obvious.
We are not going anywhere!
Unlike Reverb LP, Vinylom is not going anywhere. Our love of vinyl has more to do with the numbers and sales of the marketplace.
And if we have to keep it alive for my pleasure and cover the development costs from my pocket, I 'll do it very gladly.
If you want to buy the next vinyl record in your collection or sell your merchandise, I welcome you to Vinylom and I wishe you a pleasant experience.
Enloy Music, Enjoy Life, Enjoy Vinyl!
Yannis Pantazis
Founder of Vinylom
and find for the next record of your collection!!
Thank you!!
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