KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 8 -- The vinyl revival has hit Klang Valley and it is alive and well - and has been for quite some time now.

From the flourishing of physical and online record stores to the growing number of Japanese-inspired listening bars in KL alone and now vinyl cafes -where music lovers get to select and enjoy their own playlist in a personal cozy space over a cup of coffee or light bites.

From Japan's jazz kissas to KL: The evolution of intentional listening

Listening bars might be relatively new in Malaysia but theyhavebeen around since the 1920s, with their origin famously attributed to the Japanese, who started with the jazz kissa (jazz cafe) concept that offers music lovers a quiet space for communal listening.

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