INFOGRAPHIC: Vinyl Sales Outstrip Digital Downloads in the UK

December 7, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Digital Downloads, UK, Vinyl

Remember when the purchase of digital tracks and albums was supposed to be the savior of the music industry? That was before anyone realized that streaming was the future of music consumption. The year-over-year drop in digital sales is beyond 20% in all the territories that matter. And the issue is particularly acute in the UK where the revenue from sales of vinyl have eclipsed digital albums. Statistica has this infographic:

You will find more statistics at Statista

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is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 30+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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