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2024 Vinyl Vibes: Top Sellers and Must-Have Collectibles
Dear Angels Horn Community,
Greetings from the Angels Horn team! As vinyl lovers, we know there's nothing quite like the thrill of dropping the needle on a fresh record—especially when it’s one of the year’s hottest releases or a timeless collectible. Today, we’re excited to share with you the scoop on 2024’s top-selling vinyl records in the U.S. and our hand-picked Top 10 recommendations for your collection. Let’s dive in!
2024 U.S. Vinyl Sales Highlights
This year, vinyl continued its reign as a beloved format, with sales reflecting both chart-topping new releases and iconic reissues. According to the latest industry buzz, here’s what dominated the U.S. charts in 2024:
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Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department: No surprise here—Taylor’s latest masterpiece topped the charts with its expanded Anthology edition, racking up massive vinyl sales and proving once again why she’s a modern vinyl queen.
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Oasis - Definitely Maybe (30th Anniversary Reissue): The Britpop legends’ reunion hype fueled this reissue to a stellar #2 spot, with over 50,500 units sold.
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Chappell Roan - The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess: A breakout star of 2024, Chappell’s vinyl soared to #3, thanks to her Popstar Edition re-release.
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Sabrina Carpenter - Short n’ Sweet: Sabrina’s sugary pop perfection hit #4, cementing her as a vinyl favorite with 42,900 LPs sold.
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Fontaines D.C. - Romance: Rounding out the Top 5, this Irish post-punk gem claimed the title of 2024’s best-selling vinyl by an international group.
Vinyl sales in the U.S. saw a healthy boost this year, with artists like Billie Eilish (Hit Me Hard and Soft), The Cure (Songs of a Lost World), and Charli XCX (BRAT) also making waves in the Top 10. It’s clear: vinyl isn’t just a format—it’s a movement!
Top 10 Collectible Vinyl Recommendations for 2024
Looking to elevate your collection? Here are our Top 10 picks for vinyl records worth hunting down this year—perfect for spinning on your Angels Horn turntable:
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David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust (RSD Edition): This Record Store Day release, with bonus tracks and an alternate tracklist, is a Bowie fan’s dream.
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Taylor Swift - 1989 (Taylor’s Version): A re-recorded classic with vibrant vinyl variants—collectible and sonically stunning.
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The Velvet Underground - “All Tomorrow’s Parties” (Promo 7”): Ultra-rare and dripping with history, this one’s for the serious collectors.
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Olivia Rodrigo & Noah Kahan - Live Lounge Covers (Teal Vinyl): A split 7” of “Stick Season” and “Lacy”—a pop-folk crossover gem.
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Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman: Boosted by her Grammy “Fast Car” moment, this classic is a must-own in its original pressing.
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Led Zeppelin - Classic Album Box Set (45 RPM): A hefty 48-disc set for audiophiles who crave pristine sound.
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Nirvana - “Love Buzz” (Sub Pop Singles Club): The grunge pioneers’ debut single—only 1,200 copies exist!
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Pink Floyd - The White Album (First UK Pressing): Experimental and rare, with unique matrix codes for the die-hards.
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Can - Monster Movie (Original Mono): Krautrock royalty in its rawest form—a holy grail for vinyl heads.
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Misfits - “Cough/Cool” (7” Single): Punk history in 500 copies—horror vibes never sounded so good.
Spin Them in Style with Angels Horn
These records deserve the best playback experience, and that’s where your Angels Horn turntable shines. Whether you’re grooving to Taylor’s latest or unearthing a rare gem, our turntables deliver warm, rich sound that brings every note to life. Not part of the Angels Horn family yet? Check out our latest models here (insert-link) and join the vinyl revolution!
What’s your favorite vinyl find of 2024? Reply to this email—we’d love to hear your picks and maybe even feature them in our next newsletter. Until then, keep spinning and stay tuned for more vinyl goodness!
Happy listening,
The Angels Horn Team
The Angels Horn Team
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