Vinyl Records Outsell CDs for First Time Since 1987
Vinyl records have outsold CDs for the first time in nearly 40 years, as listeners rediscover the joy of physical music and the ritual of putting on a record.
CultureGNGV Editorial Team4 min read
In a remarkable reversal, vinyl record sales have surpassed CD sales for the first time since 1987. Young listeners are driving the trend, seeking the tactile experience of physical media.
"There's something magical about dropping the needle on a record," said a record store owner. "It forces you to slow down and really listen to the music."
The revival has also brought jobs back to pressing plants and created new opportunities for artists to release special editions and colored vinyl variants.
