The global recorded music industry continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with revenues climbing 6.4% to reach a record US$31.7 billion, marking the 11th consecutive year of growth, according to the IFPI Global Music Report 2026. Paid streaming remained the primary engine of expansion, surging 8.8% and accounting for 52.4% of total revenues, with subscription accounts now totaling 837 million worldwide. Overall streaming revenues exceeded US$22 billion, representing 69.6% of the global total. Physical formats also rebounded, growing 8.0%—largely thanks to a 13.7% increase in vinyl sales, its 19th straight…
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