Industry Mar 20, 2026
IFPI Global Report Highlights Vinyl Growth and China's Market Surge
While the U.S. remained dominant, emerging markets like China and Brazil demonstrated the biggest growth.
Originally published by
Billboard
The IFPI Global Report for 2026 indicates that vinyl record sales experienced growth surpassing that of digital music formats. Emerging markets, particularly China and Brazil, showed the most significant expansion within the global music market. The United States maintained its position as the leading music market, according to the report. Originally reported by Billboard.