Vinyl records are an analog sound storage medium originating in the late 19th century. They regained popularity in the early 21st century through audiophiles and collectors.
Which choice most effectively combines the two sentences?
Vinyl records, an analog sound storage medium originating in the late 19th century, regained popularity in the early 21st century through audiophiles and collectors.
Through audiophiles and collectors, vinyl records, an analog sound storage medium originating in the late 19th century, regained popularity after their creation.
In the early 21st century, vinyl records, an analog medium, regained popularity through audiophiles, though they originated in the late 19th century.
Audiophiles and collectors helped revive the popularity of vinyl records, an analog sound storage medium that originated in the late 19th century.
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. It uses an appositive ("an analog sound storage medium...") to define vinyl records, allowing the sentence to flow into the description of their revival.
Choice B is incorrect because "after their creation" is vague. Choice C is incorrect because "though they originated" makes the sentence less cohesive. Choice D is incorrect because it changes the subject to "Audiophiles and collectors."