By the numbers: 2025
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In the past, I would try to write about every album I encountered. These days, I listen to a lot of stuff, but I’ll only post an entry if something sparks a memory.
As these statistics demonstrate, I’m leaving a lot out of this blog.
First and last purchases of the year
The first and last purchases of the year are determined by the date of order. Pre-ordered items not yet shipped have already been taken into account.
- First purchase: Sigur Ros, Inni on format.
- First purchase of a 2025 release: Sam Amidon, Salt River on CD.
- Last purchase of a 2025 release: Olivia Rodrigo, Live From Glastonbury on CD
- Last purchase: Wayne Horvitz, Simple Facts on vinyl.
Purchases by format
| Format | New release | Reissue | Catalog | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-inch | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-inch | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 12-inch | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Blu ray | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CD Single | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CD | 56 | 34 | 270 | 360 |
| CD-R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Downloads | 13 | 14 | 0 | 27 |
| DVD | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Vinyl | 30 | 53 | 121 | 204 |
| Total items bought | 102 | 105 | 392 | 599 |
Definitions
- New release
- Initial release within the calendar year.
- Reissue
- Originally released prior to the calendar year but reissued within the calendar year.
- Catalog
- Initial release prior to the calendar year.
Top catalog release years
| Year | Number of items purchased | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 22 | New! |
| 2005 | 21 | New! |
| 1998 | 20 | New! |
| 1993 | 20 | New! |
| 2024 | 19 | New! |
| 1994 | 18 | New! |
| 2004 | 17 | -2 |
| 2001 | 17 | -1 |
| 2000 | 16 | New! |
Top artists
Single titles purchased in multiple formats are counted individually.
| Artist | Number of items purchased |
|---|---|
| SYML | 11 |
| Sting | 9 |
| John Zorn | 8 |
| Eponymous 4 | 7 |
| k.d. lang | 7 |
| Wayne Horvitz | 7 |
| Bruce Springsteen | 6 |
| Public Image Ltd. | 5 |
| Sigur Rós | 5 |
| Thievery Corporation | 5 |
Notes
- SYML has fully embraced the notion of releasing a steady stream of music to placate the streaming overloads.
- I show up as Eponymous 4 because of a reissue campaign I started in 2023, and it’s picking up pace.
- John Zorn held out on streaming for the longest time, but now that Tzadik release appear on streaming, I can figure out which of his numerous releases I want to own physically.
Tags: cd collecting, vinyl collecting
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