Over 3.2 vinyl have been sold in 2016, a figure which hadn’t been reached in 25 years.
David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ topped the leading 10 list of records sold, contributing to a 53% per cent rise of sales compared to 2015, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Radiohead’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ charted at quantity 4, with Prince & The Revolution’s ‘Purple Rain’ in at quantity 9.
1991 was the final time vinyl sales hit the three million mark and wax now represents 5 per cent of the albums industry.
BPI’s report also reveals there have been 45 billion streams final year.
Top ten vinyl albums of 2016
01. David Bowie Blackstar
02. Amy Winehouse Back To Black
03. Various Artists Guardians of the Galaxy Mix 1
04. Radiohead A Moon Shaped Pool
05. Fleetwood Mac Rumours
06. The Stone Roses Stone Roses
07. Bob Marley Legend
08. The Beatles Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
09. Prince Purple Rain
10. NirvanaNevermind
