Big Story: Catalogue powers ahead as UK market growth continues

Andre Paine

With greatest hits and classic LPs becoming more entrenched, BPI, AIM and ERA execs discuss the evolution of album consumption and its impact on new talent

WORDS: ANDRE PAINE PHOTO: SAMIR HUSSEIN/WIREIMAGE, GETTY

Analysis of market figures for 2023 has revealed the increasing power of catalogue in music consumption.

The UK market registered a ninth consecutive year of growth. According to BPI data, sales and streams increased by 10% year-on-year to 182.8 million equivalent albums.

Login to access this article

To access this article you need to be a subscriber. If you are a subscriber login below.

Subscribe

If you have previously taken a trial you will need to subscribe to access this article.

Subscribe Now
subscribe link free-trial link

follow us...