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Vinyl sales surge globally as consumers seek tangible music and artist connection

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Global vinyl sales have seen a consistent rise for 19 years, reaching $2.1 billion in 2025 and projected to hit $3.6 billion by 2034, with Gen Z leading the trend in the U.S. This resurgence is driven by a desire to disconnect from digital life and algorithms, with some labeling it 'analog privilege.' In other regions, vinyl purchases serve as a symbol of artist loyalty, granting access to exclusive events and voting, while also preserving music not available on streaming platforms. AI

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Vinyl sales surge globally as consumers seek tangible music and artist connection

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  1. Rest of World TIER_1 English(EN) · Indranil Ghosh ·

    How the vinyl revival fills the gaps streaming left behind

    As global sales climb, the reasons people buy records diverge sharply across cultures.

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