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Entertainment · 16 March 2026

U.S. Music Sales Hit $11.5 Billion in 2025

U.S. Music Sales Hit $11.5 Billion in 2025

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The robust music economy supports over 2.5 million jobs for Americans and provides significant contribution to the US GDP. The recording industry achieved a new high of $11.5 billion for American sales during 2025, boosted by streaming and vinyl records. Subscription streaming services alone brought in around $6.4 billion of this total.

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