Vinyl Revenues In 2015 Left Spotify In The Dust

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According to figures released by the RIAA, revenues from vinyl records sales soared above those from streaming services like Spotify and Youtube. We are all aware of vinyl’s increase in popularity over recent years, however, many feel that these revenue discrepancies are a mere demonstration of streaming services’ lack of financial output.

An article from factmag.com explores this further, pointing out many of the contentions people have towards streaming services’ inherent detriment to artists. Then again, vinyl’s have become more popular among consumers.

What’s your take on this difference in revenues?