Brother, I think you have to look at the consumer. For the most part it is the younger generations. We didn't grow up with vinyl. It was at best, something your older brother left in the top of the closet when he moved out. Growing up though, you hear this music your whole life, so it becomes your music too.
Now we have the luxury of listening to any song ever written in the highest quality any time we want. People my age and younger aren't impressed by that. It's basically what we were raised on. Digging through a bunch of old records and finding that gem and realizing it still has the poster or the original picture sleeve, that is the thrill.
Then you have the experience of dropping the needle and hearing that crackle right before Robert Plant or The Davies brothers start singing. It's a more authentic experience, and you want the entire vintage experience. To me it's no different than fixing up an older car or boat. It isn't the optimal experience for those modes of transportation, but it's a completely different way to enjoy them.
However, new vinyl makes no sense to me
