Vinyl Records “Fastest-Growing Musical Format” of 2010

Friday, 25 February 2011 | by Pat's Picks

Last year was solid gold for vinyl sales say USA Today. According to Nielsen statistics, 2.8 million LPs were sold in 2010, the most since 1991, when the tracking system was implemented. Records were also crowned the “fastest-growing musical format,” an encouraging sign for independent music sellers. Says one record store owner: “Vinyl seems to be the light at the end of the tunnel for those of us who have hung in there. It’s kind of a surprising light at the end of the tunnel.” Industry experts say the big number reflect a turn back towards analog music after decades of digital hegemony.