Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for Third Consecutive Year

In a surprising turn, vinyl records have continued to outperform CDs in sales, marking a significant shift in consumer preferences for physical music media.

Vinyl records outsold CDs for the second consecutive year in 2023, with a total of 43 million vinyl records sold compared to 37 million CDs.
Taylor Swift's vinyl releases contributed significantly to the surge in vinyl sales, highlighting the impact of popular artists on the format's popularity.
Vinyl sales generated $1.4 billion in revenue, significantly outpacing CD sales which brought in $537 million.
Streaming remains the dominant force in the music industry, with revenues reaching $14.4 billion and accounting for 84% of total music revenue in 2023.
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