Has the Vinyl Record Bubble Burst?

The RIAA Report for the first half of 2025 was just released. What does it mean for vinyl record sales? Some folks will say it isn't good news. 💌 *Join our community!* • Sign up for my free weekly newsletter ➡️ https://joyofvinyl.com *PSVane Tubes*: https://psvane.co/?ref=JOYOFVINYL 🎶 *Stylus Tracker App:* https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stylus-tracker/id6743324771 🎶 *Vinyl Speed App:* https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vinyl-speed/id6744256154 🎶 *Vinyl Vibrations App:* https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vinyl-vibrations/id6744256783 🎶 *Vinyl Notes App:* https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vinyl-notes/id6744258093 Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more videos on vinyl records, audio gear, and accessories. *My Current System & Equipment (as of this video)* • Thorens TD 160 Super w/RB330 Tonearm • Hana SH cartridge • Aric Audio Super MM Phono Stage (NOS RCA 5751s & NOS Tung-Sol 12AU7, CryoTone 5U4Gb, Raytheon OD3s) • Aric Audio Transcend Amp (Tung-Sol KT170s, PsVane Summit 6SN7s, and Ray Reserve 6SN7) • KLH Model 5 Speakers • Stack Audio Auva EQ Absorption feet • Stack Audio Serene Stabilizer • Transparent PLUS RCA Interconnect • Transparent PLUS Speaker Cables • Transparent High Performance Power Cords • PowerWave conditioner with Performance Power Cord • Dedicated Electrical Outlet & Breaker from Main House Feed *The "Vinyl Room" Layout* ➡️ https://joyofvinyl.com/media/Listening_Room_2025.png ---------------------------------------------------------------- *Recommended Products* *AudioQuest Anti-Static Brush:* https://amzn.to/3UYjTue *Boundless Stylus Cleaner:* https://amzn.to/3OL0eK8 *Spin-Clean:* https://amzn.to/3UGDEFj *Anti-Static Inner Sleeves:* https://amzn.to/4aq94pi *Record Doctor X:* https://amzn.to/3WFQZAk *Zerostat Anti-Static Gun:* https://amzn.to/3WzwSUl =========================== My mission here at the Joy of Vinyl is to bring together a community of vinyl record enthusiasts and to introduce a new generation to the "joy of vinyl". Some product links are affiliate links, which means if you buy something, I'll receive a small commission (Which will help keep the show running!). As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. More about me and my portfolio at https://RickCoste.com #AudioGear #MusicLovers #HifiAudio #VinylCommunity #VinylCollection #RecordCollection #vinyl #turntable