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Record Store Day Saw Increased Music Sales

by Paul Cashmere on April 28, 2013

in News,Noise Pro

Record Store Day has been declared a success after music sales for independent record stores across America were up 59% on the previous week and up 3% on the same day last year.

Record Store Day Australia, Noise11, Photo

Record Store Day Australia

According to Nielsen SoundScan, Record Store Day 2013 was the most successful day since the day began in 2008. Stores have averaged a 59% increase compared to the same week in 2008.

Music fans search more for vinyl during Record Store Day. Vinyl sales were up 217% compared to the previous week and up 36% from the same week in the previous year.

Last week vinyl album sales accounted for 37% of all albums purchased in America. 82% of all vinyl album sales last week came from independent music stores.

“Record Store Day is a great way to shine the spotlight on the amazing experience that Independent record stores bring to music consumers,” says David Bakula (SVP Client Development & Insights, Nielsen Entertainment). “With year-over-year growth, and exclusive packages in a format that consumers value with rich content, Record Store Day will continue to be an event that drives music consumers to Independent record stores.”

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