Industry Mar 16, 2026

U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hit $11.5B in 2025, Driven by Paid Subscriptions and Vinyl Sales

Paid subscription revenue hit $6.38 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, while vinyl revenue topped $1 billion.

Originally published by Billboard
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U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Hit $11.5B in 2025, Driven by Paid Subscriptions and Vinyl Sales

The U.S. recorded music industry achieved $11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, demonstrating solid growth. This increase was significantly boosted by paid subscriptions, which generated $6.38 billion, marking a 5.8% rise from the previous year. Additionally, vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion. Originally reported by Billboard.