Coverage dated December 27, 2023

Taylor Swift helps drive UK vinyl sales to highest level since 1990

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CNN By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Sales of vinyl records in the United Kingdom have surged this year to hit the highest level since 1990 — with a little help from Taylor Swift. Vinyl sales have jumped 11.7% so far in 2023 to 5.

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The Guardian
Taylor Swift and Rolling Stones drive Christmas surge in UK vinyl sales (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 27, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
More than 250,000 vinyl records were sold last week, the most since the turn of the century
KVIA El Paso
Taylor Swift helps drive UK vinyl sales to highest level since 1990 (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Dec 27, 2023
KVIA El Paso's feed description
CNN By Anna Cooban, CNN London (CNN) — Sales of vinyl records in the United Kingdom have surged this year to hit the highest level since 1990 — with a little help from Taylor Swift. Vinyl sales have jumped 11.7% so far in 2023 to 5.
New York Post
Taylor Swift brings vinyl sales to new heights — as kids ditch streaming (opens New York Post)
Published Dec 27, 2023
New York Post's feed description
Swift’s global appeal has led to a resurgence in sales of vinyl records — especially in the UK, where hot wax flew off shelves at the highest level since 1990.
Forbes
Vinyl Records Had One Of Its Best Sales Weeks In December—Largely Boosted By Taylor Swift (opens Forbes)
Published Dec 27, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Swift occupies six of the top seven spots on Billboard’s weekly vinyl sales chart.

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