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Vinyl Orders Surge 50% In 2025

Vinyl manufacturer Key Production reveals a spike in demand

Key Production, Europe’s biggest physical music manufacturing agency, has revealed significant growth in the demand for vinyl.

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  • As per Music Week, Key Production reports its vinyl manufactured orders grew by 50% between January and May compared to the same period in 2024.

  • The physical music manufacturing agency has worked with artists such as Oasis, Nick Cave, Alt-J, Idles, Little Simz, PJ Harvey, Raye and more.

Generational interest:

  • Consumer research by Key Production suggests that while Generation Z (17-28 year olds) has played a key role in the resurgence of vinyl, Generation Alpha (1-16 year olds) is also embracing physical music product.

  • In January, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) reported a 17th consecutive rise in vinyl album sales (9.1%), countered by a slowing demand for CDs (-2.9%).

What they said:

  • Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production: “For many of these young listeners, physical music offers something digital formats can’t: a sense of authenticity, ownership, and emotional connection. It turns music into a tangible experience – something to hold, display, collect, and connect with on a deeper level. It is more than a passing trend; it reflects a deeper cultural shift.”

Key Production, Europe’s biggest physical music manufacturing agency, has revealed significant growth in the demand for vinyl.

Spin the black circle:

  • As per Music Week, Key Production reports its vinyl manufactured orders grew by 50% between January and May compared to the same period in 2024.

  • The physical music manufacturing agency has worked with artists such as Oasis, Nick Cave, Alt-J, Idles, Little Simz, PJ Harvey, Raye and more.

Generational interest:

  • Consumer research by Key Production suggests that while Generation Z (17-28 year olds) has played a key role in the resurgence of vinyl, Generation Alpha (1-16 year olds) is also embracing physical music product.

  • In January, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) reported a 17th consecutive rise in vinyl album sales (9.1%), countered by a slowing demand for CDs (-2.9%).

What they said:

  • Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production: “For many of these young listeners, physical music offers something digital formats can’t: a sense of authenticity, ownership, and emotional connection. It turns music into a tangible experience – something to hold, display, collect, and connect with on a deeper level. It is more than a passing trend; it reflects a deeper cultural shift.”

Key Production, Europe’s biggest physical music manufacturing agency, has revealed significant growth in the demand for vinyl.

Spin the black circle:

  • As per Music Week, Key Production reports its vinyl manufactured orders grew by 50% between January and May compared to the same period in 2024.

  • The physical music manufacturing agency has worked with artists such as Oasis, Nick Cave, Alt-J, Idles, Little Simz, PJ Harvey, Raye and more.

Generational interest:

  • Consumer research by Key Production suggests that while Generation Z (17-28 year olds) has played a key role in the resurgence of vinyl, Generation Alpha (1-16 year olds) is also embracing physical music product.

  • In January, the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) reported a 17th consecutive rise in vinyl album sales (9.1%), countered by a slowing demand for CDs (-2.9%).

What they said:

  • Karen Emanuel, CEO of Key Production: “For many of these young listeners, physical music offers something digital formats can’t: a sense of authenticity, ownership, and emotional connection. It turns music into a tangible experience – something to hold, display, collect, and connect with on a deeper level. It is more than a passing trend; it reflects a deeper cultural shift.”

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- This story was written with information sourced from Music Week.

- We covered it because it’s news of music purchasing habits.

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