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RIAA: US recorded music revenue grew 3.1% YoY in 2025 to a record $11.54B; streaming grew 3% to $9.75B, including $6.38B from paid subscriptions, up 5.8% (Chris Eggertsen/Billboard)

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Chris Eggertsen / Billboard:
RIAA: US recorded music revenue grew 3.1% YoY in 2025 to a record $11.54B; streaming grew 3% to $9.75B, including $6.38B from paid subscriptions, up 5.8%  —  Paid subscription revenue hit $6.38 billion, up 5.8% year-over-year, while vinyl revenue topped $1 billion.

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