BPI Report

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.