Here's a clear breakdown of vinyl album sales revenue distribution at independent record stores, based on data from Colemine Records for Kelly Finnigan's "A Lover Was Born" album.

Revenue Distribution for a $24 Vinyl Album:

• Record Store: $8.49 (35%)

  • Covers credit card fees and shipping costs
  • Example store: Culture Clash Records (Toledo, Ohio)

• Distributor: $3.10 (13%)

  • In this case: Secretly Distribution
  • Less credit card processing fees

• Manufacturer: $6.03 (25%)

  • Example: Gotta Groove Records (Cleveland)

• Label & Artist: $6.37 (27%)

  • Split equally between Colemine Records and Kelly Finnigan
  • Approximately $3.19 each

Streaming Comparison: To match the profit from one vinyl sale, an artist would need continuous streaming on Spotify for approximately 4.5 days.

Benefits of Vinyl Purchases:

• Supports four independent businesses and one artist
• Contributes to the broader music ecosystem
• Provides higher compensation than streaming
• Creates sustainable revenue for all parties involved

Note: These figures may vary based on factors such as manufacturing volume, store pricing, and distribution agreements.

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