Thanks to solid paid streaming growth – and double-digit revenue hikes across vinyl, CDs, and sync alike – U.S. recorded music revenue is said to have approached $6 billion during 2026’s opening half. These and other recorded revenue figures come from the Recording Industry Assoc…
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U.S. Recorded Music Revenue Approached $6 Billion in H1 2026 Amid Double-Digit Vinyl and CD Gains, RIAA Report Shows
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