Even though many stores were closed during pandemic, vinyl record sales exploded. The increase happened with those cooped-up at home purchasing online and curbside. Many even began their enthusiasm purchasing record players.
Current music artists are releasing music on vinyl, “I wanted a format to encourage the listener to invest the time. There's more to the experience than flipping through songs on your phone.”
The increase in sales increased to $626 million which is 29 percent. Yearly new vinyl production is around 160 million with the current demand more than double that. You can't always get what you want. More here.