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For the first time in the 21st century, annual vinyl sales have crossed the $1 billion mark.

In 2025, vinyl revenue in the U.S. climbed to $1.04 billion, according to a report released by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Once thought to be a dying format, vinyl has now posted growth for 19 consecutive years, the organization noted in its official statement.

An estimated 48.5 million new vinyl records were sold last year. In comparison, CD sales reached 29.5 million units. The figures do not account for secondhand vinyl transactions.

Despite its resurgence, vinyl still makes up just under 10% of total U.S. recorded music revenue, which exceeded $11.5 billion in 2025. Streaming continues to dominate the market, generating approximately $9.5 billion over the same period.

RIAA Vinyl Revenue 2020-2025
- 2020: 426.6 million
- 2021: 679.4 million
- 2022: 799.8 million
- 2023: 906.2 million
- 2024: 954.4 million
- 2025: 1.04 billion