Latin music’s vinyl boom in the US is having quite the year. According to the RIAA’s newly released mid-year report, Latin vinyl generated $13.7 million in revenue during the first half of 2026, already well ahead of the $7.4 million generated throughout all of 2025. The format moved roughly 800,000 units through the first six months of the year, representing a 291.2% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Vinyl helped push overall physical revenue for Latin music to $14 million, more than triple the $4.2 million generated during the first half of 2025. Still, physical formats remain a relatively small piece of the picture: streaming accounted for 96% of the $542.2 million generated by Latin recorded music in the US during the period.
Key Drivers of the Vinyl Surge
One major contributor to the vinyl surge has been Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. The album has continued to perform strongly on vinyl in 2026 following a format release that previously produced the largest single-week vinyl sales total for a Latin album since Luminate began tracking sales in 1991.
More broadly, Latin recorded-music revenue grew 8.6% during the first half of 2026, outpacing the 6.9% growth of the US recorded-music market overall. The period marked Latin music’s 13th consecutive mid-year increase, while its share of total US recorded-music revenue climbed to 9.1%, up from 8.9% in 2025.
Industry Insights
The RIAA’s mid-year report highlights the significant growth of Latin vinyl in the US. With revenue jumping 245.8% year over year, from $4 million to $13.7 million, it is clear that Latin music fans are driving the demand for physical formats. As the music industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Latin music and vinyl sales continue to grow and intersect.
In conclusion, the Latin music vinyl boom in the US is a significant trend that is driving growth in the music industry. With Bad Bunny’s DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS and other Latin music releases performing strongly on vinyl, it is likely that this trend will continue in the coming years. As the music industry continues to shift and evolve, it will be exciting to see how Latin music and vinyl sales continue to shape the landscape of the US recorded-music market.
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