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Vinyl Market Surpasses $1 Billion as Analog Nostalgia Grows
In the first half of 2026, U.
Best Turntables for New Vinyl Collectors
For less than the cost of a new video game console, you can acquire a record player that delivers surprisingly rich, full sound, making the leap into vinyl collecting more affordable than many...
What Is the Resurgence of Physical Media and Why Does It Matter in 2026?
In an era dominated by streaming, US vinyl revenue surpassed $1 billion in 2025, with approximately 47 million records sold, marking the 19th consecutive year of growth, according to Bloomberg .
Vinyl Sales Rise 2.4% in 2026, Hinting at Physical Media's Enduring Appeal
In the first half of 2026, CD sales in the US surged by 16% to 16.
Gen Z's CD Sales Surge Outpaces Vinyl Growth This Year
In the first half of 2026, CD sales surged by 16% in the US, eclipsing vinyl's growth and marking a profound shift in how Gen Z consumes music.
Vinyl Sales See Sustained Growth Amidst Physical Media Comeback
Vinyl album sales grew nearly 300% over the last eight years, from 2016 to 2023, according to Luminatedata .
Collectors Fuel Physical Media Comeback Amidst Digital Dominance
Nearly 60 per cent of Gen Z were buying vinyl in 2025, even though almost 30 per cent of respondents didn’t own a turntable, according to Whathifi .
Top 10 New Music Discovery Platforms Beyond Streaming in 2026
In Oakland, California, indie musicians are organizing 'Death to Spotify' talks, actively discussing how to decentralize music discovery from capitalist economies, according to The Guardian .
Vinyl Sales Top $1 Billion in 2025 Amid Physical Media Resurgence
In 2025, U.S. vinyl sales topped $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time since 1983, reaching $1.04 billion, according to The Guardian . This figure signals a profound shift in consumer behavi