Vinyl record sales surpass digital downloads in UK
In the UK, vinyl album sales have overtaken digital downloads for the first time, with £2.8 million in LP sales versus £2.5 million for digital music in the past week, according to the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA). This marks a significant shift from the same period last year, when vinyl earned £1.4 million against £5.1 million for digital. The trend is driven by consumers under 25, with popular artists including Kate Bush and Amy Winehouse. The article, published on Artribune, notes that while vinyl's resurgence was previously seen as niche, these figures indicate a broader cultural shift in music consumption.
Key facts
- Vinyl album sales in the UK reached £2.8 million in the past week.
- Digital download sales totaled £2.5 million in the same period.
- Data released by the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA).
- Last year, vinyl earned £1.4 million vs. digital's £5.1 million.
- Consumers under 25 are leading the vinyl revival.
- Popular vinyl artists include Kate Bush and Amy Winehouse.
- The article is from Artribune, dated December 2016.
- The shift reflects a broader socio-techno-cultural change in music consumption.
Entities
Artists
- Kate Bush
- Amy Winehouse
- Andy Warhol
- The Velvet Underground
- Salvador Dalí
- Jackie Gleason
- Gerard Richter
- Sonic Youth
Institutions
- Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA)
- Artribune
Locations
- United Kingdom
- UK