Vinyl sales surpassed CDs for the first time in 35 years as records make 'remarkable resurgence'
For the first time in more than three decades, vinyl records outsold CDs, according to the Recording Industry Association of America'sIn 2022, 41 million vinyl units were sold compared to 33 million CDs, highlighting a"remarkable resurgence" of the physical music format, per the report released Thursday. Vinyl records made up a total of 70% of all physical music sales in 2022, bringing in a total of $1.2 billion in revenue, according to RIAA.
There appears to be several factors at play in the vinyl revival, including burgeoning interest among younger demographics like Gen Z and millennials. According to, Gen Z listeners were 25% more likely to purchase vinyl records than the average music listener. Though vinyl is making gains and reaching new generations, streaming still reigns supreme, accounting for 84% of total music revenue in 2022, per RIAA. Still, vinyl sales are on the rise even as supply issues and bottlenecks plague the industry and companies struggle to meet demand.
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