For decades, vinyl records were written off as relics that were nostalgic, collectible, but ultimately side-lined by the rise of digital music. Yet in 2026, the format has not only survived, it has thrived. In the United States, vinyl sales have officially surpassed $1bn (£790m) in annual revenue for the first time since 1983, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It’s a landmark moment but it’s also part of a much bigger global story. Across the UK and Europe, vinyl…
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