Not a bad return on investment, given the song has not been recorded since 1962

But what’s interesting about this, and not just the iconic longevity of the Dylan brand, is the groundbreaking new ‘Ionic Original’ recording format developed but award-winning record producer and musician T Bone Burnett. The format combines some of the materials used in both vinyl and CDs to create durable, one-of-a-kind analog discs.

As described by WHAT HIFI?, “Unlike traditional vinyl LPs made of PVC, and CDs, which contain plastic with a layer of metal, Ionic Originals will consist of lacquer painted onto an aluminum disc, with a spiral etched into it by music...which can be heard by putting a stylus into the spiral and spinning it.” I think I need a turntable.

Burnett describes the sonically-excellent analog audio output as “the perfect sound.” Burnett’s new company, NeoFidelity, Inc., will handle production and distribution of the new format and hopes to reset the value of recorded music.

If the Christie auction hammer price of Blowin’ In The Wind is any indication, T Bone may be on to something.