Music industry earned a record $11.5 billion in the U.S. last year, helped by vinyl and Taylor Swift

"Fans are consuming music from the artists they love in more ways than ever, and that passion is reflected in today's report. 2025 reveals a strong and stable music economy resulting from committed label investment and identification of new spaces to expand artists' creativity."

"Vinyl record sales accounted for more than a billion in U.S. sales in 2025, up more than 9%, according to the Recording Industry Association of America's annual report. The U.S. generates nearly 50% of the format's global total, making it the leader among other physical music formats."

"Swift sold more than 4 million copies in the U.S. within its opening week. "Showgirl's" 12 songs raked in 681 million streams, according to Billboard, making it the fourth-biggest streaming week of all time, behind Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" and Drake's "Scorpion" and "Certified Lover Boy.""

The U.S. recording industry achieved $11.5 billion in sales, marking significant growth across multiple formats. Vinyl records surpassed $1 billion in revenue for the first time since 1983, representing a 9% increase and establishing the U.S. as the global leader in vinyl sales. Streaming dominates the market, comprising over 80% of total revenue with paid subscriptions generating $6.4 billion. Taylor Swift's album "The Life of a Showgirl" drove substantial growth, achieving the largest album opening ever with over 4 million U.S. copies sold in its first week and 681 million streams, ranking as the fourth-biggest streaming week of all time.

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