Apart from approx' 30-ish Relevant Artist - New Vinyl Album purchases made over the past few years, I also have approx' 10-sh Relevant Artist - New Vinyl Album purchases made.
Usually, these are carefully selected performers from whom I am purchasing 'Merch' from through the likes of Band Camp or crowdfunding.
I solely purchase new this way, to ensure the artist receives fair remuneration, and not the Streaming Platform taking a 'First-Charge', Record Company taking a 'Second-Charge and the Artist/Performer receiving the scraps.

