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The cost pressure will be reflected in retail prices within 2-3 months, with a 10%-14% price increase. Vinyl production has long lead times (4-6 months for pressing and distribution), so stores and labels first use existing inventory to avoid immediate price hikes. Once inventory is depleted (after 2 months), prices will adjust—e.g., a standard vinyl record from
29.99to
32.99-$34.29. The increase is slightly lower than the 15% cost rise because labels absorb 1-5% of costs to retain vinyl collectors, who are price-sensitive to sudden jumps.
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