For decades, Bollywood music has been consumed primarily through lossy formats—first MP3s, and later streaming services which, while convenient, often compress audio files to save bandwidth. Compression strips away the "details" in the sound—the breathiness of a singer, the decay of a tabla strike, or the subtle hum of a synthesizer.
Audiophiles and Bollywood collectors prioritize the format for 1980s soundtracks because it preserves the full dynamic range of the original studio recording. Unlike standard MP3s, which use "lossy" compression that strips away subtle textures, FLAC ensures: Bhrashtachar -1989 - FLAC-