Vinyl records account for just over half of physical albums sold in the US in 2022
Vinyl records have seen a massive resurgence over the past decade and it's dominance in the physical music space is continuing in 2022. According to Luminate, a company dedicated to insights and data for the entertainment industry, over 19.4 million vinyl records have been sold thus far this year. This figure, which accounts for just over half of the 36.5 million
New DHL policy affects cost of shipping vinyl
A recently announced change in DHL policy will have a massive impact on the cost of shipping vinyl records both domestically as well as internationally for individuals and stores residing in Germany. Effective July 1st, DHL has opted to downsize their Warenpost International packaging from 35 cm to 25 cm, meaning that a 12" vinyl no longer fits in the
Gen Z tends to purchase more vinyl than millennials, survey reveals
According to a recent survey by MRC Data (provider of music sales data), music fans classed as Gen Z tend to purchase more vinyl records than the millennial generation which came before them. Known as the newest generation (generally born between 1997 and 2012), they can be radically impacted by various platforms online, and in turn discover music in a
Vinyl records: A brief history
One of life’s greatest treasures is the vinyl record. A special way to collect and keep your beloved music, vinyl has some of the world’s most dedicated collectors and some have impressive collections spanning years and years of dedication. It can be an amazing feeling getting your hands on that one record that has been on your wishlist for a