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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Vinyl records have been seeing a resurgence due to various factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and nostalgia. Manufacturers, suppliers and distributors have taken steps to meet the rising demand.
Major artists are also joining the vinyl record resurrection. Jack White co-owns Third Man Pressing in Detroit, and Metallica co-owns Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria.
In the age of streaming, digital media and a volatile global trade environment, the vinyl record market revenue has grown over the past 19 years, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s 2025 music revenue report. Sales rose to over $1 billion, up 9.3% compared to $954.4 million in 2024. This was driven in part by indie artist releases and limited edition vinyl. Moreover, nearly 50% of global vinyl revenue comes from sales in the United States.
Still, the vinyl record sector is not without its challenges, such as price increases and misinformation, according to panelists at the 2026 Making Vinyl conference, held from May 27-29.
