Physical Releases Turn Out to Be Popular with Gen Z, Vinyl Prices Can Reach Tens of Millions of Rupiah - A Hot Item for Musicians Too

In addition to music stores, this basement floor is also filled with bookstores selling various types of books, from used to brand new. The presence of these stores adds variety and enriches the atmosphere.

Interestingly, visitors to this music market come from various ages and backgrounds. Not only old-generation music lovers, but also young people and foreign tourists contribute to the lively atmosphere of this place.

Retro Active stands out as one of the prominent stores among other music shops in this area. Besides its complete collection, the neatly arranged items and comfortable atmosphere make visitors enjoy spending time selecting their desired releases.

Donny, the storekeeper of Retro Active, said that physical releases still have a market in this digital age; the storekeeper provided a surprising answer. It turns out that there are still many and consistent enthusiasts.

"My customers should be fathers, mothers, aunts, but it's not like that. There are also middle school, high school kids, even college students coming here. Then there are also tourists; when they come here, they usually look for vinyl records of keroncong singers. The old-school ones," said Donny, the keeper of Retro Active, when met by Kapanlagi.com.

Famous musicians have also been seen visiting this music market to hunt for their favorite physical releases. Their presence also proves that physical formats still hold a special place in the hearts of musicians.

"Those who often come here are Ahmad Dhani, then Kaka Slank. They come here often. And there's also Dave from The Paps," he said.

Regarding prices, physical releases in this store vary depending on the condition of the item, rarity, and type of format. Donny mentioned that visitors can still adjust their choices according to their respective budgets.

"Cassettes range from 25 thousand to hundreds of thousands, CDs from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. But for vinyl, it ranges from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions. It depends on the condition and rarity of the item," he said.

With releases from various eras, the music market at Blok M Square becomes the perfect place to celebrate the golden age of music. From legendary musicians worldwide to those from Indonesia, everything is available here. "There's a lot here, even from the old days," he said.