Vinyl sales in the last 19 years...

[Frankyc2003]

Interesting piece of infographic on a growing trend!

[Roy S]

Is that worldwide/UK/USA?

[chris@panteg]

It's good to see , but a drop in the ocean though .

[Frankyc2003]

We are talking worldwide here I believe...

[DSJR]

Has anyone charted how CD sales are progressing (falling I think?) If the market is there again, new finance in pressing machinery will inevitably follow.

I heard last year that a small northern UK studio facility, which ditched all its old analogue gear years ago and was suffering the way modern studios are (see how many that have closed in the last fifteen years or so) has changed direction into mastering digital files carefully for vinyl cutting. This is a very skillful art and they're stacked up with business now.

You know, it'd be great to have a resurgence in the lovely LP sleeves and the artwork that never translated properly to a CD sized case. Looking at same on a screen isn't quite the same either for me...

[Macca]

Old Skool rules !

You can't get near the vinyl displays in shops now due to the kids crowding around them. Quite amazing. People at work used to think I was insane running a record collection - now they struggle to hide their jealousy. Nothing to do with sound quality - it's all about the rebirth of cool.

[Audio Al]

" It's the future I tell you , It IS "

[Audioman]

Those figures are for USA sales. Vinyl sales remained relatively healthier in UK and Europe in early 90s.

Last year UK sales were 389,000 up 15% from previous year.

[SCIDB]

Those figures are for USA sales. Vinyl sales remained relatively healthier in UK and Europe in early 90s.

Last year UK sales were 389,000 up 15% from previous year.

Hi,

So true.

Here is a link for the figures.

http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/...ales-rise.html

2012 Top 10 Vinyl Albums in the U.S.

1. Blunderbuss - Jack White
2. Abbey Road - Beatles
3. Babel - Mumford & Sons
4. El Camino - Black Keys
5. Sigh No More - Mumford & Sons
6. Bloom - Beach House
7. For Emma Forever Ago - Bon Iver
8. Boys & Girls - Alabama Shakes
9. 21 - Adele
10. Bon Iver - Bon Iver


2012 Top 10 Vinyl Albums in the UK

1. Coexist - The xx
2. The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust - David Bowie
3. Blunderbuss - Jack White
4. 21 - Adele
5. Lonerism - Tame Impala
6. Tempest - Bob Dylan
7. Bloom - Beach House
8. An Awesome Wave - Alt-J
9. Go-Go Boots - Drive-By Truckers
10. The Wall - Pink Floyd

[Audioman]

What the f*** is it the yanks have for Mumford and Sons!