Connect with us

CELEBRITY

Taylor Swift-led vinyl revival recognised by price data gurus

Published

on

Taylor Swift topped the vinyl LP chart last year

Vinyl music sales – led by the soaring success of Taylor Swift – have been recognised by statisticians who calculate the rising cost of living.

After more than 30 years, vinyl records have returned to the basket of goods used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to track prices and work out the rate of inflation.

Air fryers have also been added to the virtual basket in its annual review.

But hand sanitiser, a must-have of the Covid years, has been taken out.

The Swift effect
The influence of singer-songwriter Swift is not confined to the world of music where she has megastar status. Her mere presence at American football games to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce has been credited with raising NFL viewing figures.

Now that influence seems to have spread to the rock and roll world of economic statistics.

Her album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) was the best-selling vinyl LP of last year, followed by the Rolling Stones’ Hackney Diamonds.

UK sales of vinyl LPs hit their highest level since 1990, increasing for the 16th year in a row, according to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) trade group.

So, for the first time since 1992, when the likes of Wet Wet Wet and Shakespears Sister were top of the charts, records are back in the ONS’s inflation basket.

Rightly so, according to Adriaan Neervoort, owner of Wanted Music, in Beckenham, Kent, who said: “Vinyl has a more engaging human sound, it comes beautifully packaged. People want to know more about music and they want to engage with it more.”

The basket contains more than 700 goods and services. The cost of these items in many different outlets are gathered by the ONS to give the monthly inflation figures. The latest show prices rising at 4% a year, down from a recent peak of 11% in 2022.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Taylor Swift Reportedly Sent Her Private Jet to Fetch Travis Kelce.Full story belowπŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
NFL4 hours ago

Taylor Swift Reportedly Sent Her Private Jet to Fetch Travis Kelce.Full story belowπŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

Elon Musk says he plans to double the size of his DOGE staff as his budget-cutting team faces growing pushback not only from the courts and congressional Democrats, but also from members of President Trump's Cabinet.
CELEBRITY5 hours ago

Elon Musk says he plans to double the size of his DOGE staff as his budget-cutting team faces growing pushback not only from the courts and congressional Democrats, but also from members of President Trump’s Cabinet.

15 MINUTES AGO: ABC News Just Reported that Kayla Nicole has asked Taylor Swift to hide her face in shame as she flaunts her multi-million dollar engagement ring with ex-boyfriend Travis Kelce in…See more πŸ‘‡
NFL5 hours ago

15 MINUTES AGO: ABC News Just Reported that Kayla Nicole has asked Taylor Swift to hide her face in shame as she flaunts her multi-million dollar engagement ring with ex-boyfriend Travis Kelce in…See more πŸ‘‡

Alyssa Milano Announces She Will Sell All Her Properties In Red States And Plans To Leave The U.s. After A Heated Conflict With Elon Musk Details in comment πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡
NFL5 hours ago

Alyssa Milano Announces She Will Sell All Her Properties In Red States And Plans To Leave The U.s. After A Heated Conflict With Elon Musk Details in comment πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

NEWS12 hours ago

15 minutes ago:Social Media Reacts as Patrick Mahomes Attends Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Indoor Weddingβ€”Without Wife Brittany Mahomes. As videos and photos from the intimate indoor ceremony began circulating online, eagle-eyed fans quickly noticed the Kansas City Chiefs’ superstar quarterback in the background. Dressed in a sleek suit, Mahomes appeared to be enjoying the celebration, but his wife’s absence immediately sparked speculation…SEE PHOTOS AND ViDEOπŸ‘‡

JUST IN: Travis Kelce’s Stunning $3.3 Million Donation to Build Homes for Kansas City’s Homeless Youth Pulls Back the Curtain on a Long-Hidden Crisis, as He Declares, β€˜I’ve Seen Too Many Kids Suffering Hereβ€”It’s Time to Give Them a Real Chance at Life’
NFL12 hours ago

JUST IN: Travis Kelce’s Stunning $3.3 Million Donation to Build Homes for Kansas City’s Homeless Youth Pulls Back the Curtain on a Long-Hidden Crisis, as He Declares, β€˜I’ve Seen Too Many Kids Suffering Hereβ€”It’s Time to Give Them a Real Chance at Life’

1 Hour Ago: "It’s a Boy" U.S President Donald Trump and Wife Melania Trump Just Announced The Birth of Their New Born Son. SEE THE ADORABLE PHOTOS AND LEARN HIS NAME HERE πŸ‘‡β¬‡οΈ: ‡️
NFL13 hours ago

1 Hour Ago: “It’s a Boy” U.S President Donald Trump and Wife Melania Trump Just Announced The Birth of Their New Born Son. SEE THE ADORABLE PHOTOS AND LEARN HIS NAME HERE πŸ‘‡β¬‡οΈβ€΅οΈ

Inside Travis Kelce & GF Taylor Swift’s newly delivered $13 million Australian mansion Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have recently completed the purchase of a – it’s a carefully designed work of art that mirrors their unique journeys
NFL13 hours ago

Inside Travis Kelce & GF Taylor Swift’s newly delivered $13 million Australian mansion Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have recently completed the purchase of a – it’s a carefully designed work of art that mirrors their unique journeys

Wedding or Not? Taylor Swift’s β€˜Bridal’ Dress Sparks More Questions About Her and Travis Kelce take a closer look ‡️‡️
NFL1 day ago

Wedding or Not? Taylor Swift’s β€˜Bridal’ Dress Sparks More Questions About Her and Travis Kelce take a closer look ‡️‡️

"I can't believe this is happening": Taylor Swift Breaks Down in Tears as She Announces Divorce News About Travis Kelce...See the Full Message Here πŸ‘‡
NFL2 days ago

“I can’t believe this is happening”: Taylor Swift Breaks Down in Tears as She Announces Divorce News About Travis Kelce…See the Full Message Here πŸ‘‡

WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? Travis & Jason Kelce Drop a Surprise That Has Fans Scrambling for Clues…See the Surprise Here πŸ‘‡
NFL2 days ago

WHAT ARE THEY HIDING? Travis & Jason Kelce Drop a Surprise That Has Fans Scrambling for Clues…See the Surprise Here πŸ‘‡

Beyonce Decides to End Legendary Career, Plans to Move to Italy: β€œI Can’t Live in America for the Next 4 Years and Breathe the Same Air as ELON MUSK.”
CELEBRITY2 days ago

Beyonce Decides to End Legendary Career, Plans to Move to Italy: β€œI Can’t Live in America for the Next 4 Years and Breathe the Same Air as ELON MUSK.”

Copyright Β© 2024 UKgets