Music industry earned a record $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, helped by vinyl and Taylor Swift
The recording industry reached a milestone of $11.5 billion in U.S. sales last year, propelled by the continued surge in vinyl records and the enduring appeal of Taylor Swift. Vinyl record sales accounted for more than $1 billion in U.S. sales in 2025, up more than 9%, according to the Recording Industry Assn. This is also the first time vinyl records have reached over $1 billion in revenue since 1983. Though vinyl records continue to make a strong comeback, streaming made up more than 80% of total U.S. revenue. Streaming revenue makes up more than 55% of total U.S. music sales.
Source: Los Angeles Times March 17, 2026 12:49 UTC
