Library of Congress Adds 25 Recordings to National Registry, Expanding Cultural Archive

The 2025 National Recording Registry selections include iconic music, technology sounds, and video game soundtracks, reflecting America's evolving audio heritage.

The Library of Congress announced 25 new additions to the National Recording Registry, bringing the total to 675 recordings since its inception in 2002.
Selections span from 1913 to 2015 and include Elton John's 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,' Celine Dion's 'My Heart Will Go On,' and the cast album of 'Hamilton.'
Non-traditional audio, such as the Microsoft Windows reboot chime and the 'Minecraft: Volume Alpha' soundtrack, highlights the growing recognition of technological and gaming sounds.
Over 2,600 public nominations were submitted this year, with Chicago's 1969 debut album 'Chicago Transit Authority' receiving the most nominations.
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden emphasized the registry as an 'evolving nation's playlist,' preserving diverse cultural, historical, and technological audio treasures.

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