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10 Top Vinyl Albums of 2023

Vinyl records sold the most copies of any physical music form in 2023. With the resurgence of vinyl coming back into the forefront data shows vinyl album sales of 39,000,000 copies for the year. The music industry has jumped on its comeback releasing new and old titles on the age-old format. Here are the 10 top vinyl albums of 2023.

10. Born To Die – Lana Del Rey
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Lana Del Rey’s debut album is a classic. Mainly remembered for its smash hit “Summertime Sadness” this record is still selling units 11 years after its release. “Born To Die” sold 84,000 vinyl copies for the year.

9. Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd
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Classic rock band Pink Floyd released the 50th-anniversary edition of their hit album “Dark Side of the Moon”. The album is one of the signature records in their catalog and is one of the best-selling albums of all time. This year it sold 85,000 vinyl copies.

8. Thriller – Michael Jackson

The best-selling album of all time has yet to be topped with over 100 million copies sold worldwide. Released 41 years ago, “Thriller” is still selling to this day. With the help of the 40th-anniversary release of Michael Jackson’s magnum opus, vinyl copies of the album sold 85,000 units this year. Long live the king!

7. PORTALS – Melanie Martinez
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“The Voice” contestant has done pretty well for herself since she appeared on the show. Her third studio album “PORTALS” was the 7th top vinyl album of the year selling 93,000 copies.

6. The Record – boygenius
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American indie rock supergroup “boygenius” had a triumphant year. Their debut album “The Record” has received critical and commercial success, garnering the group 7 Grammy nominations including 2 of the “big four”; album and record of the year. The album has sold 100,000 vinyl units this year.

5. Rumours – Fleetwood Mac
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Fleetwood Mac’s iconic album saw a resurgence in vinyl sales this year. “Rumours” sold 103,000 vinyl units this year due to the classic “Dreams” going viral on various social media platforms.

4. IGOR – Tyler, The Creator
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Tyler’s fifth studio effort “IGOR” was his first commercial breakthrough. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 becoming his first to do so. His single “Earfquake” also reached the top 20 on Billboard becoming his first single to chart. The success of the album gained Tyler his first Grammy win at the 2020 awards for “Best Rap Album”. Although released in 2019, the album is still a hot seller; selling 104,000 vinyl units in 2023.

3. folklore – Taylor Swift
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Music sales in 2023 have been very good for Taylor Swift. Not only was she the most “search artist for vinyl” this year, but five of her albums were top vinyl sellers. “folklore” is one of her most popular LPs, getting around 17,000 search engine hits a month on average. Released in 2020, her 8th studio album sold 107,000 vinyl units this year.

2. Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – Lana Del Rey

Miss “Summertime Sadness” had a year that was the opposite. Her 9th studio album (whose title is too long to replicate) saw critical success and rave reviews. The album sold 132,000 vinyl units for the year.

1. Midnights – Taylor Swift
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Taylor Swift enters the list for the second time coming in at number 1 for the 10 top vinyl albums of 2023 with “Midnights”. The album saw critical and commercial success across the industry and was promoted with her record-breaking stadium trek “The Eras Tour”. Her 10th studio album sold 251,000 vinyl units. It’s safe to say Swift “owned” the year 2023 effortlessly.

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Taylor Swift Is The Most Searched Artist For Vinyl In 2023

Swift ‘owned’ the year 2023 in more ways than one

Taylor Swift had a good year, to say the least. Not only did she have one of the biggest tours (The Eras Tour) by a female artist in history, but she also became the second female musician to become a billionaire behind Rihanna. With her album sales and music streaming soaring through the roof the machine that is “Taylor Swift” is the most searched artist for vinyl in 2023. On average, “Taylor Swift Vinyl” gets around 38,000 search engine hits a month. According to data reports here are her most searched and best-selling vinyl records of the year.

5. Lover
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Swift’s 7th studio album is still moving numbers. Released in 2019, “Lover” was her sixth consecutive number 1 album in the US and topped the charts in several other countries. In 2023 the album sold 151,000 vinyl copies.

4. Folklore
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“Folklore” comes in number 4 for Swift. The album gets about 17,000 search engine hits a month on average. Upon its initial release, it broke the record for the biggest opening day on Spotify. In 2023, vinyl sales for the album totaled 201,000 for the year.

3. Midnights
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Although released in 2022, Swift’s blockbuster 10th studio album made the list of the “10 Best-Selling Vinyl Albums of 2023” coming in at number 8. For her catalog, the album comes in at number 5. The effort was critically acclaimed by fans and music critics alike. It was supported by her record-breaking “The Eras Tour” that took the summer by storm selling out football stadiums across the world. The album sold 367,000 vinyl records this year.

2. Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
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Taylor’s 3rd studio album “redo” is also one of the “10 Best-Selling Vinyl Albums of 2023” coming in at number 2. Out of her overall catalog, it’s the runner-up to the number-one spot in vinyl sales. “Taylor’s Version” of her 2010 hit album sold 406,000 vinyl copies this year.

1. 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
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“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” is her best-selling vinyl record of 2023. The re-recorded version of her 2014 hit album has sold 693,000 vinyl copies becoming the best-selling vinyl record this year. The album’s release coincided with her history-making stadium tour and has sold over 10,000 copies on online retailer Amazon alone. The critical success of this vinyl record showcases the rebirth of vinyl sales in recent years.

This year alone Swift has sold an estimated 2.484 million vinyl copies of her catalog. For every 15 vinyl records sold in 2023, Swift has sold 1 copy of her assorted albums. That makes up almost 7% of the estimated 40 million vinyl records sold. Various “special editions” of her albums coming in different vinyl colors and album cover artwork have made Taylor Swift the most searched artist for vinyl in 2023. And with a hungry consumer fanbase, it may be sometime before her vinyl reign is over.

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10 Best Selling Vinyl Albums of 2023

In 2023 vinyl record sales outpaced all other physical music formats. With the resurging interest in LPs, artists across genres have hopped on the opportunity to capitalize on the popularity. According to various data reports here are the 10 best-selling vinyl albums of 2023.

10. The Dark Side Of The Moon – Pink Floyd
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This iconic album by legendary rock group Pink Floyd is still selling 50 years after its release. The album has been listed as one of the best-selling albums of all time selling around 43.3 million copies worldwide. The fact that it made the top ten list in 2023 shows its longevity.

9. Cracker Island – Gorillaz
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The 8th studio album by virtual band Gorillaz was the 9th best-selling album this year. The group has a huge cult following which is why they made the list, and this album has received favorable reviews from various music critics.

8. Midnights – Taylor Swift
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Miss Swift had an awesome year, to say the least. Not only did she have one of the biggest tours (Eras World Tour) by a female artist in history, but she also broke movie box office records with the documentary about the same tour. Although released in 2022, ‘Midnights’ has been a blockbuster success for the billionaire pop star coming in at number 8 on the list.

7. Council Skies – Noel Gallagher
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Alternative rocker Noel Gallagher’s fourth studio album “Council Skies” has been praised by both fans and music critics. The album has done tremendously well in vinyl sales, placing it at number 7 on the list.

6. Rumours – Fleetwood Mac
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This iconic album from the group Fleetwood Mac has seen a resurge in popularity. The classic hit “Dreams” has gone viral on various social media platforms in recent years. “Rumours” is one of the best-selling albums of all time with estimated sales of 35.5 million copies sold worldwide. It still does numbers to this day making it number 6 on the list.

5. Tension – Kylie Minogue
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UK pop queen Kylie Minogue still reigns supreme. Her 16th studio album “Tension” released this year has seen rave reviews across the board. Many critics hail this album as pop perfection. The album’s vinyl is the 5th best-selling LP this year!

4. Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent – Lewis Capaldi
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This sophomore effort from Scottish singer-songwriter Capaldi is critically acclaimed. His superb vocals are applauded by both fans and critics alike. His following have made this LP the 4th best-selling record of the year.

3. The Ballad Of Darren – Blur
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This 9th studio album from the English rock band has been well received. Praised for its songwriting and musicianship, it comes in number 3 on the list.

2. Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift
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Taylor makes the list for the second time with this version of her 2010 album “Speak Now”. In an effort to own her master recordings, Swift has re-recorded her older albums to gain more ownership over her back catalog. This “Taylor’s Version” has been widely popular and massively successful making it the runner-up to the number one spot.

1. Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – Lana Del Rey
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Lana Del Rey takes the number one spot. Her 9th studio album (whose title is too long to retype) is widely regarded as her best album yet. Fans and critics alike praised the vulnerability and stripped-down sound. Though not widely considered a commercial artist by the masses, her cult following hasn’t failed her yet and continues to support her work making Lana queen of the 10 best-selling vinyl albums of 2023.

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4 Best Motown Christmas Vinyl Records

Christmas time is now upon us! One reason the holiday season is so memorable is the music we have grown to love. SluttyVinyl has already created a list of the ‘10 Best Christmas Vinyl Records‘, and now here are the 4 best Motown Christmas vinyl records!

4. Merry Christmas – The Supremes
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During the Motown heyday of the ’60s, The Supremes reigned supreme! They were the #2 most popular musical act in the world behind The Beatles. The holiday album they created was just as fabulous as the girls themselves. Florence Ballard, Mary Wells, and “The Boss” Diana Ross singing holiday standards will make the season “merry and bright”!

3. Christmas Album – The Jackson 5
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After a triumphant musical debut that saw these young men from Gary, Indiana achieve 4 consecutive number-1 singles, The Jackson 5 released their Christmas album to praise from critics. The album spent four weeks at number 1 on Billboard’s Christmas album chart and has since become a legendary holiday album.

2. Someday At Christmas – Stevie Wonder
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This holiday effort by musical prodigy Stevie Wonder was not well received by the public upon its initial release. Music critics didn’t know what to make of the title track with its political undertones, which in the ’60s was very uncommon for Christmas songs. In subsequent years, this album has now become a holiday favorite by music fans and critics alike. “What Christmas Means to Me” as well as other songs from this album has since seen commercial success being used in TV ads and getting radio airplay.

1. Give Love At Christmas – The Temptations
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The “tempting” Temptations’ Christmas album is probably the most iconic holiday album from the Motown label. The holiday standards sung by these master vocalists can be heard throughout households all around! The group’s rendition of “Silent Night” has become so iconic that it has since become a meme across social media platforms. This album will bring memories, cheer, and feel-good season times!

Honorable Mention:
The Season for Miracles – Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
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Smokey Robinson and The Miracles had a good run with Motown during the ’60s. Robinson’s masterful songwriting powers were the catalyst for many Motown acts’ biggest hits. This Christmas album brings the smooth to the holidays with The Miracles’ splendid harmonies and Smokey’s silky voice.

The holiday season is one of nostalgia and cheerful memories. These albums by these legendary musical artists are sure to bring all of the above this Christmas season. Motown left an indelible mark on pop culture and these 4 best Motown Christmas vinyl records will do the same for you and your family during Christmas time.

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10 Best Christmas Vinyl Records

Christmas time has finally arrived. Now that it’s here, what better way to celebrate the season than to play the holiday music we love? Here are the 10 best Christmas vinyl records to help make the holidays memorable.

10. An Old Fashion Christmas – The Carpenters
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This classic album from the dynamic sibling duo The Carpenters gives all the feels for the holidays. Karen’s velvety voice and Richard’s musicianship make this LP a timeless holiday classic that will be around for generations to come.

9. The Classic Christmas Album – Elvis Presley
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This compilation album from the legendary “King of Rock N’ Roll” has all of his memorable holiday songs! Who doesn’t feel nostalgia when “Blue Christmas” plays in the background?

8. A Motown Christmas – Various Artists
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What’s Christmas without the old-school sounds of Motown? This collection of holiday standards by the many legendary acts on the Motown roster is sure to enhance the season with cheer.

7. Holly Jolly Christmas – The Rat Pack
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The trio that made the ’50s cool is on wax to make Christmas cooler. This limited edition LP brings the iconic Rat Pack to your speakers this season. Dean, Davis, and “Ol Blue Eyes” Sinatra singing holiday classics are sure to warm up your home.

6. A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector – Spector
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Before he was convicted of murder, Phil Spector was a beloved producer. One of his memorable efforts was his Christmas album, created by him and the artist he produced at the height of his career. What they created was a timeless album that still resonates today.

5. A Charlie Brown Christmas – Vince Guaraldi Trio
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The beloved Peanuts characters’ Christmas cartoon is one of the most iconic holiday films of all time. Now you can listen to the music by the legendary Vine Guaraldi Trio in the comforts of your home.

4. The Beach Boys’ Christmas Album – The Beach Boys
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The Beach Boys’ iconic Christmas album is timeless. Around the holiday time, you can hear “Merry Christmas, Baby” played in various public settings. You can have this iconic album playing in your home while you wait for “Little Saint Nick” to visit.

3. The Christmas Song – Nat King Cole
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The incomparable Nat King Cole’s rendition of “The Christmas Song” is one of the most iconic holiday songs of all time. This album not only includes the timeless song, but countless other holiday standards.

2. Merry Christmas – Mariah Carey
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The “Elusive Chanteuse” has held the title “Mother Christmas” for the last three decades. Mariah Carey’s Christmas album is one of the best-selling holiday albums of all time. Spearheaded by her number song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” which Carey wrote herself (with background vocal contributions from R&B singer Kelly Price), Carey’s Christmas reign is so legendary that she has now become a holiday meme. This album will most definitely help with cheer for the season.

1. Merry Christmas – Bing Crosby
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Bing Crosby’s Christmas album set the standard of what a holiday should be. His single “White Christmas” is the best-selling single of all time with estimated sales of 50 million copies worldwide. This album and subsequent re-releases have spent a total of 39 weeks at number 1 on the billboard since its release in 1945. This timeless album will forever be the blueprint for holiday magic!

Regardless of which genre of music you prefer, these albums are timeless holiday masterpieces that still resonate with generations young and old. These 10 Best Christmas Vinyl Records will make your holiday season as magical as the wax they’re on.

-SV