Vinyl sales surpass $1 billion in the US

Vinyl continues its remarkable comeback, as the RIAA Year-End Revenue Report 2025 confirms that U.S. vinyl revenue has surpassed $1 billion, growing 9.3% year-over-year and extending its streak to 19 consecutive years of growth.

At the same time, the United States now accounts for roughly 50% of global vinyl revenue, reinforcing its position as the world’s leading market for the format. While digital consumption still dominates the industry, vinyl’s steady rise signals a deeper shift in how audiences engage with music.

Across the wider landscape, streaming holds 82% of total music revenue, clearly leading the market. However, physical formats still maintain a 12% share, driven primarily by vinyl’s continued demand. Meanwhile, sync licensing contributes 4%, and digital downloads account for just 2%, further highlighting the transition toward access-based listening.

Notably, younger audiences are playing a major role in vinyl’s resurgence. In particular, Gen Z listeners increasingly view records not only as a listening format, but also as collectible cultural items. As a result, vinyl has evolved beyond nostalgia into a modern lifestyle product. On the other side of the globe, UK vinyl sales hit 18-year high as record shops surge back to the High Street.

Ultimately, while streaming remains the dominant force, vinyl’s continued growth proves that physical music still holds lasting value — both emotionally and culturally, in today’s digital-first era.