Old Devices Endure as Vinyl Sales Top $1 Billion in 2025

1 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Aug 30

$1 billion in 2025 vinyl sales underscored how older devices are still finding buyers despite smartphones absorbing most everyday tech functions.
User preference is driving that resilience: vinyl fans cite sound and ownership, wired-headphone users want lower latency and reliability, and MP3-player buyers favor distraction-free listening.
Flip phones are also regaining traction, especially with Gen Z and Millennials seeking less screen time; Commodore says its Callback 8020 blocks browsers and social media while keeping core phone features.
Instant cameras and multifunction record players show the appeal extends beyond nostalgia, with buyers still paying for physical photos, tactile media and single-purpose devices.