RIAA Reports Paid Streaming Increases In Mid-Year Report

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The RIAA has released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a high of $5.6 billion across all formats.

Paid subscription revenues grew 5.7% to $3.2B, driven by US subscription accounts rising 6.4% year over year to 105M. Streaming continued to dominate with $4.68B in revenues, accounting for 84% of the market. Vinyl held steady at $457M, making up more than three-quarters of all physical music revenues following a nearly two-decade resurgence. For the fifth consecutive year, more vinyl was shipped than CDs.

“The number of paid subscriptions hit a historic milestone, surpassing 100 million accounts, while revenues from all formats reached $5.6 billion in the first half of 2025 – important markers that underscore music’s enduring value and demand for human artistry supported by record labels and collaborative partnerships,” shares RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier.

“These numbers show a stable and sustainable foundation as music continues to be one of America’s strongest exports with US artists accounting for one in three global streams – more than the next six countries combined. Aligning our reporting to international standards allows us to tell that story more clearly than ever,” adds RIAA VP of Research Matt Bass.

The full report is available here.

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