Swift, for one, smashed records in vinyl sales in April with the release of “The Tortured Poets Department,” selling 700,000 copies in just three days.And, just last week, the pop star ...

Vinyl sales grew for the 16th consecutive year in 2022, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth.

A 12-inch vinyl record can hold about 44 minutes of music. But manufacturing one can take multiple days — a complex but delicate process involving sapphires, rubies and silver.

All told, records generated nearly double the profit of their successor format—about $1.4 billion versus $437 million. For reference, here’s a list of last year’s bestselling vinyl releases ...

And revenues from vinyl records grew 7% to $1.4 billion in 2024 — the 18th consecutive year of growth. All of which means it should be another busy day at record shops on Saturday.

Vinyl records are regaining popularity, with current sales paralleling patterns from the late-1980s. While nostalgia has played a key part, it's not the entire story. Preference matters, too.

WASHINGTON — It'll be a big day for music fans on April 12, 2025. The 18th annual Record Store Day is bringing more than 370 special vinyl LP releases to store shelves, featuring hits from ...