A vinyl record revival might be pushing CDs into the background. In the past eight years, vinyl sales have increased drastically, outselling CDs by millions. As a long time collector of all things ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Somehow, someway, vinyl records keep defying the odds. Despite ...

It marked the 16th consecutive year of growth in vinyl, with 41 million albums sold — compared to 33 million CDs. Streaming is still the biggest driver of the music industry's growth, making up 84% of ...

Vinyl records are back and more popular than ever. A new report found that vinyl record sales continued their more than decade-long growth in 2022, and for the first time in more than three decades, ...

Tracks on CDs and records have different sound qualities due to physical limitations and mastering processes. CDs are easier ...

As interest in digital downloads wanes, vinyl record sales continue to grow for the 16th year running, says RIAA. As interest in digital downloads wanes, vinyl record sales continue to grow for the ...

For the first time since 1987, music lovers in the United States are buying more vinyl albums than CDs. In 2022, listeners purchased 41 million vinyl records, compared to just 33 million CDs, ...

Video killed the radio star, but vinyl records may yet outlive CDs. Vinyl albums outsold CDs last year for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, an ...

Vinyl albums outsold CDs last year for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's year-end report released Thursday. It marked the 16th consecutive year of ...

Music streaming still dominates, with revenue exceeding $10 billion annually for the first time last year, but 2022 was also the 16th consecutive year of revenue growth for vinyl albums. When he's not ...

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