Sales of vinyl records us USA simply collapsed in 2024.
A report from Luminate, which compiles and observes music market data for advertising billboardrevealed that the legendary “cookies” did not sell as much as expected for 2024.
The reports of Illuminate underline a huge down 33% this yearcompared to 2023, the year in which they were sold 34.9 million vinyl units. As of today, this number is 23.3 million in 2024.
In addition to vinyl, CDs are also in decline
As for the decline in sales, it was even up to CD. Even the classic digital format had a commercial performance below expectations, reduced to 19.5% in 2024. In numbers, 21 million digital record units were sold. Last year, this number was 26.2 million.
Until streaming decreasing: consumption on digital platforms this year it is down 8.3%..
The most searched vinyl record on Google
Vinyl records are back with everything 21st century and its importance is so great that the format is currently a mainstay of the global music market. In other words: its revenues through historic launches and re-releases already position it as one of the major players in the market ecosystemalong with streaming.
As a result, vinyl has become an object of desire among music enthusiasts. So much so that the profile verified Google Trends recently published a list of The 10 most searched vinyl records on the largest search platform in the world. The first data collected dates back to 2004 and covers up to the present time, all carried out in the United States.
But after all, who is driving the search for interest in this classic and currently coveted format?
Anyone who thought she would be a classic artist was wrong: pop star Taylor Swift is leading the search for vinyl records, surpassing iconic names from when biscuits dominated the music industry like Beatles, Michael Jackson and Madonna.
The most sought after album in vinyl format in Google AND FolkloreWhich Taylor Swift launched in 2020.
Check it out The 10 most searched vinyl albums on Google between 2004 and 2024:
1. Taylor Swift – Folklore
2. Taylor Swift – 1989
3. Frank Ocean – blonde
4. The Beatles – The Beatles (White Album)
5. Taylor Swift – Midnight
6. Taylor Swift – Reputation
7. Pink Floyd – The dark side of the moon
8. Michael Jackson – Thriller
9. Tyler, the Creator – Call me if you get lost
10. Taylor Swift – Speak Now
Source: Terra
Earl Johnson is a music writer at Gossipify, known for his in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the industry. A graduate of USC with a degree in Music, he brings years of experience and passion to his writing. He covers the latest releases and trends, always on the lookout for the next big thing in music.
