From 1973 Oil Shock to 2026 Vinyl Costs: How Energy Prices Shape the Music Industry
In October 1973, the Yom Kippur War triggered an oil embargo that sent crude prices from roughly $3 to $12 per barrel. The spike i...
News About VINYL
8 articles tagged VINYL.
US CD Sales Surge 45% in First Half of 2026, RIAA Report Shows
On September 6, 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) released its first‑half 2026 recorded‑music revenue...
Disney Reissues EPCOTs 1983 Soundtrack on Two-LP Vinyl for D23 Expo
When the clack of a record player echoes through the halls of a theme park, nostalgia turns into a tangible experience. On March 1...
UAE Vinyl Revival: How a Small Community Is Reclaiming Music Ownership
In Dubai, a vinyl renaissance is quietly unfolding. A handful of musicians and entrepreneurs have turned the analog format into a ...
Music Industry 2025: Streaming Dominates, Vinyl Surges, and Global Revenue Hits New Highs
The global music market reached a new peak in 2025, with streaming services generating the bulk of revenue while vinyl sales climb...
Global Music Industry Surges to $31.7 B in 2025, Streaming Dominates While Vinyl Makes a Comeback
The recording industry hit a record $31.7 billion in 2025, a milestone that marks the eleventh straight year of growth and confirm...
Tomorrowland Releases Limited-Edition CONSCIENCIA Vinyl Compilation
Tomorrowland has dropped a limited‑edition vinyl compilation that brings its 2026 theme, CONSCIENCIA, from the stage to the turn...
Stellar Blade Soundtrack to Hit Vinyl in Exclusive Editions
SHIFT UP, the South Korean studio behind the 2024 action‑adventure game Stellar Blade, and Laced Records have announced a vinyl ...