LP/EP shipments in the U.S. 1998-2023

Published by Patrick Leu, Jun 7, 2024

In 2023, 43.2 million LPs and EPs were shipped in the United States, up from 40.5 million a year earlier. Sales of LPs and EPs have been steadily increasing since 2016 as the format underwent a resurgence in popularity, in contrast to CD albums sales which are in decline.

LP/EP shipments in the United States from 1998 to 2023 (in millions)

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Release date

March 2024

Region

United States

Survey time period

1998 to 2023

Special properties

net shipments after returns

Supplementary notes

LP stands for 'long play' vinyl record.
EP stands for 'extended play', a musical recording that contains more than a single, but less than a full album.
Figures for the period prior to 2022 were taken from RIAA's earlier publications.

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