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music6 minutes ago•18 min saved

Taylor Swift Drives 19th Straight Uptick in U.S. Vinyl Sales

U.S. vinyl sales rose for the 19th consecutive year in 2025, up 8.6% to 47.9 million units, led by Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl, according to Luminate’s year-end report. Total U.S. physical album sales increased 6.5%, while digital album sales fell 15.9%. The year also saw two albums surpass 5 million units (Swift and Morgan Wallen), and On-Demand Audio streaming grew 4.6% in the U.S., with broader industry notes on genre shifts, premium streaming, and AI-related market dynamics.

via Variety|

#life-of-a-showgirl #luminate #morgan-wallen

entertainment6 days ago•0 min saved

Sony Music Releases Soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley Concert Film

Sony Music announced the release of the EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert soundtrack, featuring 27 tracks from the upcoming film directed by Baz Luhrmann, available on digital, CD, and a special vinyl edition, coinciding with the film's theatrical release in early 2026.

via Graceland|

#baz-luhrmann #elvis-presley #entertainment

culture17 days ago•6 min saved

Seeking solace in analog islands amid digital chaos

Amidst the digital age's distractions and automation, people across generations are seeking refuge in analog activities like painting, mailing handwritten cards, driving manual cars, and listening to vinyl records, driven by a desire for tangible, personal experiences and nostalgia. These practices serve as a counterbalance to the digital ephemera, fostering human connection and a sense of authenticity.

via ABC News|

#analog #culture #digital-detox

technology19 days ago•6 min saved

First Experience with a Portable Cassette Player Reveals Its Charm

The article reviews the We Are Rewind WE-001 portable cassette player, highlighting its build quality, nostalgic appeal, and sound quality, and concludes that despite modern convenience, it offers a unique, tangible music experience that the author would buy.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#cassette #music-nostalgia #portable-player

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Nintendo Launches Vinyl Soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Nintendo has partnered with Laced Records to release vinyl soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild outside Japan, marking its first physical music release in the West and possibly testing the market for more physical music products from its IPs.

via Eurogamer|

#business #market-testing #music-release

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Nintendo Launches Vinyl Soundtrack Collection for Breath of the Wild

Nintendo announced a limited edition 8xLP vinyl box set of the Breath of the Wild soundtrack, marking the first time Nintendo has released a physical soundtrack in the US, featuring all 130 tracks from the game.

via Pitchfork|

#breath-of-the-wild #entertainment #nintendo

technology2 months ago•0 min saved

Nintendo Launches Extensive Vinyl Soundtrack Collection for Breath of the Wild

Nintendo is expanding its intellectual property into music by releasing vinyl soundtracks of 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' marking its first such release outside Japan, alongside its recent launch of a Nintendo Music streaming app.

via The Washington Post|

#music #nintendo #technology

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Taylor Swift Announces Exclusive 'The Crowd Is Your King' Vinyl at Target

Taylor Swift announced a Target-exclusive vinyl edition of her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' featuring unique artwork, a collectible poster, and exclusive poetry, available for pre-order at $34.99, as part of her broader album release strategy.

via Yahoo|

#album-release #entertainment #target-exclusive

music3 months ago•4 min saved

Taylor Swift Announces Limited 'The Crowd Is Your King' Vinyl at Target

Taylor Swift announced a Target-exclusive, limited-edition vinyl for her album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' called the 'Crowd Is Your King' edition, featuring unique artwork and special packaging, available while supplies last through online and select in-store midnight sales.

via Variety|

#limited-edition #music #target-exclusive

entertainment3 months ago•1 min saved

Taylor Swift Teases 'The Life of a Showgirl' Album and New Era

Taylor Swift announced her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' emphasizing its luxurious packaging, exclusive goodies like photocards and poems, and an extensive photo shoot, with the album set to release on October 3.

via TMZ|

#album #entertainment #luxury

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Technics Unveils Stylish, Bluetooth-Enabled Turntables at CEDIA 2025

Technics has launched the SL-40CBT and SL-50C direct drive turntables at CEDIA 2025, featuring modern designs, high-quality performance, and convenient features like wireless connectivity and pre-mounted cartridges, catering to both new and experienced vinyl enthusiasts. Both models combine classic Technics engineering with contemporary aesthetics and are available in stylish colors for around $899.

via Panasonic|

#audio-technology #home-audio #technics

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Technics Revamps Turntables with Modern Design and Bluetooth Features

Technics has unveiled the SL-40CBT, a modern direct drive turntable with a contemporary design, Bluetooth streaming, and a built-in phono stage, aimed at vinyl enthusiasts seeking a stylish yet high-quality audio device, priced at $899 and available from September.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#audio #bluetooth-streaming #technics

music4 months ago•1 min saved

Taylor Swift Releases New 'Life of a Showgirl' Vinyl Variants Amid Fan Frustration

Taylor Swift is releasing a third exclusive vinyl edition of her upcoming album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' titled 'Champagne Bubbles,' available in two colors for a limited 48-hour window, coinciding with the album's October 3 release.

via Rolling Stone|

#album-release #champagne-bubbles #music

music4 months ago•5 min saved

Taylor Swift Unveils Multiple Variants of 'The Life of a Showgirl' Album

Taylor Swift's album 'The Life of a Showgirl' is being released in numerous limited edition variants with different covers and vinyl colors, many of which sell out quickly upon release. The album features consistent content across editions, with unique packaging and artwork, and is available in various formats including vinyl, CD, and digital, with the standard edition being the most widely available.

via Variety|

#album-variants #limited-editions #music

music4 months ago•1 min saved

Disney+ to Reissue Beatles 'Anthology' with New Episodes and Unreleased Tracks

The Beatles' Anthology Music Collections are being reissued in a restored and expanded form as a four-volume set, including new mixes of hit singles like 'Free As A Bird,' 'Real Love,' and 'Now And Then,' with releases scheduled for November 21 on various formats including vinyl, CD, and digital.

via thebeatles.com|

#anthology #music #reissue