stevoz Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) This from the ABC News website: "Sales of vinyl records have outstripped digital music sales for the first time in the UK, with audiophiles spending 2.4 million pounds ($4.1 million) on vinyl records last week, versus the 2.1 million pounds spent on digital downloads, according to Official Charts data. The Entertainment Retailers Association, which analysed the data, said vinyl sales could be on the rise as people stock up on gifts in the lead-up to Christmas. UK supermarket chains such as Tesco and Sainsbury's also now stock vinyl records, which are increasingly being offered alongside digital formats by popular artists. But while vinyl might be leading when it comes to money spent on music, digital is still in front in terms of the number of units sold. Records themselves are more expensive — Amy Winehouse's Back to Black retails for about 15 pounds in vinyl format, but only seven pounds as a digital download — with the ERA reporting 120,000 vinyl albums were sold last week, in comparison with 295,000 digital ones. Key points: *Money spent on vinyl records more than that spent on digital music in UK, but downloads still ahead in terms of numbers sold *Independent sector reaping modest benefits as retail giants drive increase *Australia sees increase in vinyl sales while downloads also remain strong..........." Edited December 8, 2016 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eggcup The Daft Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/115299-vinyl-album-sales-outstrip-digital-downloads-for-the-first-time-ever/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 2 hours ago, Eggcup The Daft said: http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/115299-vinyl-album-sales-outstrip-digital-downloads-for-the-first-time-ever/ Oops! Oh well, it's on a different forum...........or, moderators can delete this thread. Good news though.....Go Vinyl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevoz Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) Edit....repeat post. Edited December 8, 2016 by stevoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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