Discogs 2025: Global Vinyl Tastes Revealed

Discogs has released its 2025 year-in-review, detailing the vinyl records collectors most prized over the past year. Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" was the most collected album, and her Record Store Day exclusive "Fortnight" 7-inch led the single category. However, The Beatles were recognized as the most collected artist globally, though Swift led in North America.

Significant collector interest was also shown for Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange," which was the most collected reissue worldwide and in North America. Columbia was named the most collected label. The data also reveals distinct regional preferences, with Pink Floyd notably popular in Eastern Europe and Russia, while Oasis's "(What's the Story) Morning Glory" was a top reissue in the U.K. and Ireland.

These year-end lists are compiled using collection statistics, discography data, and marketplace insights. Discogs stated the data captures global collecting patterns and the unique musical identities of local communities across nine different regions, offering a comprehensive view of what enthusiasts sought, shared, and preserved throughout 2025.