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U.K. recorded music revenue surpasses £1.5 billion in 2025 amid record consumption
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The British Phonographic Institution (BPI) reported that U.K. recorded music revenue hit £1.507 billion in 2025—a 5% rise and the first time exceeding £1.5 billion—while consumption reached a record 210.3 million album equivalents, up 4.9%. The 11th consecutive year of growth was fueled by streaming (67.7% of revenue) and physical formats, particularly vinyl, with key contributions from breakthrough British artists like Olivia Dean and Alex Warren, alongside global stars Taylor Swift and Oasis.
The IFPI Global Report 2026 reveals that global recorded music revenues surpassed $30 billion for the first time in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of growth. Revenue growth accelerated to 6.4%, driven by gains in Asia and strong performances in subscription streaming and physical formats.