Physical music sales rose 8% in 2025, far above Goldman Sachs' forecast

Physical music sales rose 8% in 2025, against the 1.4% growth Goldman Sachs had expected. Vinyl demand climbed nearly 14%, according to the bank's 2026 'Music in the Air' report, covered by trade press on 15 and 16 October 2026. Physical sales ran well ahead of the bank's model.