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Vinyl sales are up for the 14th year in a row

Vinyl sales are up for the 14th year in a row

Vinyl sales are are marking their 14th consecutive year of growth with thanks to Artists like Abba and Adele, with sales up by 8% on 2020.

Almost a quarter of the albums bought this year (23%) were on vinyl, with Abba's Voyage the biggest-seller.

It's partly because artists like Abba and Adele appeal to older listeners, who still prefer the format.

The drop-off in CD sales was smaller than in recent years, with sales decreasing by 12%, compared to nearly a third in 2020.

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