Was today vinyl records dead?
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NO
No — US vinyl revenue topped $1 billion in 2025 and kept climbing through mid-2026.
Why
- US vinyl revenue hit $1.04 billion in 2025, its 19th straight year of growth.
- Vinyl brought in $544 million in the first half of 2026, up 17.7%.
- Vinyl still earns more than CDs, and streaming dominates overall revenue.