US EditionVinyl Sales Surpassed $1 Billion In 2025: Report
- On Monday, the Recording Industry Association reported that U.S. recorded music wholesale revenue reached a record $11.5 billion in 2025, marking continued industry growth.
- Streaming remains the industry's primary revenue driver, accounting for $9.47 billion, or about 82% of total United States revenue, having grown 3 percent year-over-year.
- Marking a 19th consecutive year of growth, vinyl sales surpassed $1 billion for the first time since 1983, reaching 46.8 million units sold.
- With 106.5 million paid streaming accounts, paid subscription revenue reached $6.4 billion, representing 55.3% of total recorded music revenue.
- RIAA CEO Mitch Glazier stated that music remains a "cornerstone of culture," contributing $212 billion to United States GDP and supporting more than 2.5 million American jobs.
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For the first time in more than four decades, vinyl sales in the US have surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue. Vinyl sales will reach $1.04 billion in 2025, according to a new report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released March 16. This marks the 19th consecutive year of growth for a format that was once considered only a hobby for a narrow group of enthusiasts.
U.S vinyl sales rose to nearly 47 million records in 2025
There were nearly 47 million vinyl records sold in the U.S. in 2025 for a total of more than $1 billion, an increase of about 8% from the previous year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.
Vinyl sales in the U.S. reach $1 billion for the first time since 1983
(CBS, KYMA) - The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released its 2025 Year-End Recorded Music Revenue Report Monday. The report shows that U.S. wholesale annual revenue achieved a record high of $11.5 billion. One of the most notable figures from the report is that vinyls sales in the U.S. reached $1 billion, the first time since 1983. Consumers still enjoy their music primarily through streaming services. Premium paid subscriptio…
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Greater Milwaukee TodayMusic industry earned a record $11.5 billion in the US last year, helped by vinyl and Taylor Swift
LOS ANGELES — The recording industry reached a milestone of $11.5 billion in U.S. sales last year, propelled by the continued surge in vinyl records and the enduring appeal of Taylor Swift.
Music industry earned a record $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, helped by vinyl and Taylor Swift
The music industry's revenue hit an all-time high of $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, powered by growth in vinyl record sales and the popularity of Taylor Swift's latest album.
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