Differences between CD and vinyl can be subtle, and much depends on the playback chain they’re a part of. And for me that’s the key differentiator. More in Entertainment.

Vinyl records are experiencing a major resurgence in mainstream music, selling more units than CDs in the US in 2022 for the first time in over three decades.

True fans will probably go for the CD version, which comes with a host of previously unreleased live material, including a tasty hotel room jam session, but the vinyl is worthwhile and well-mastered.

Physical means of accessing music — including CDs, vinyl, and tape — were among the least used formats. Live music was the least common way for people to listen to music.

In 2022, the RIAA says that vinyl albums earned $1.2 billion, compared to $483 million for CDs. The growth in vinyl was more than enough to offset a drop in CD revenue, helping overall physical ...

Vinyl album sales grew 11 per cent to £150.5million, while CD album sales, in contrast, fell 17.4 per cent to £124million – the first time vinyl outsold CD by value since 1987.

"It’s been an honor to help so many artists like you sell CDs, vinyl, cassettes, and DVDs for the past 25+ years," CD Baby wrote in its letter to artists this week.

Differences between CD and vinyl can be subtle, and much depends on the playback chain they’re a part of. And for me that’s ...