The vinyl boom only accelerated during the pandemic, generating $626 million in revenue in 2020 in the United States. In a special Deep Dive report, Billboard looks at the limited editions and exclusive pressings driving the market; the supply-chain problems and manufacturing delays that could threaten sales; the way labels use data (and gut instinct) to decide what gets pressed on vinyl; and the move for greener pressing plants.
The Pandemic Vinyl Boom — And Why The Industry Can’t Meet It
Sales are on track to hit $1 billion this year, but supply-chain and labor problems have hamstrung manufacturers. Read more.
