UK Music Sales Hit Record Year, Helped By Swift

UK music sales hit record year, helped by Swift: industry
UK music sales reached a record high in 2024 thanks to massive streaming and increased vinyl purchases of hits by top artists, notably Taylor Swift, an industry body revealed Wednesday.
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Streaming giants such as Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon contributed to a 7.8% revenue increase in music, reaching £2.018bn. Meanwhile, vinyl album sales saw a 10.5% jump to £196m, though CD album revenues remained steady at £126.
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