Led by a 13.7% rise in vinyl sales, physical formats saw a strong comeback in 2025, rising 8% following a 3% decline in 2024. Performance rights revenue saw slight growth of 0.3% and reached $2.9 billion, while both synch income (-2%) and downloads and other digital revenues (-5%) experienced declines during the year. In terms of the world’s top markets, IFPI said that every region saw recorded music revenue growth
The Used Vinyl Record Market Shouldn’t Be Overlooked (Guest Column)
