The vinyl market in France confirms its exceptional vitality in 2025. According to the annual report by SNEP (Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique) published on December 29, 2025, the best-selling 33 rpm album is "HIT ME HARD AND SOFT" by Billie Eilish. This ranking, covering sales from December 27, 2024, to December 25, 2025, highlights the diversity of genres and the incredible resilience of catalog albums.
The official Top 25 Vinyl Sales in 2025
Official rankings from the Société Civile des Producteurs Phonographiques (SCPP). All reproduction and public communication rights are reserved for the SCPP.
| Rank | Artist | Album | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billie Eilish | HIT ME HARD AND SOFT | Rock |
| 2 | Taylor Swift | THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL | Pop |
| 3 | Damso | BĒYĀH | Urban |
| 4 | The Weeknd | HURRY UP TOMORROW | Urban |
| 5 | Michael Jackson | THRILLER | Variety |
| 6 | Linkin Park | FROM ZERO | Metal |
| 7 | Helena | HÉLÉ | Variety |
| 8 | Louise Attaque | LOUISE ATTAQUE | Rock |
| 9 | Damso | IPSÉITÉ | Urban |
| 10 | Lady Gaga | MAYHEM | Pop |
| 11 | Tyler, The Creator | IGOR | Urban |
| 12 | Theodora | MEGA BBL | Urban |
| 13 | Bob Marley & The Wailers | LEGEND | Reggae/Ragga |
| 14 | Santa | RECOMMENCE-MOI | Pop |
| 15 | Kendrick Lamar | GNX | Urban |
| 16 | Nirvana | NEVERMIND | Rock |
| 17 | Red Hot Chili Peppers | CALIFORNICATION | Pop |
| 18 | Radiohead | OK COMPUTER | Variety |
| 19 | Abba | GOLD | Pop |
| 20 | Sabrina Carpenter | MAN'S BEST FRIEND | Pop |
| 21 | Damso | LITHOPÉDION | Urban |
| 22 | Tame Impala | CURRENTS | Rock |
| 23 | Damiano David | FUNNY LITTLE FEARS (DREAMS) | Pop |
| 24 | Sabrina Carpenter | SHORT N' SWEET | Pop |
| 25 | Arcane | ARCANE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: SEASON 2 | Pop |
→ Access the full Top 100 - SNEP
Vinyl Market Analysis: 2025 Trends
A Strong Female Presence at the Top
Billie Eilish takes the top spot in the 2025 vinyl charts, closely followed by Taylor Swift in second place. This strong presence at the top of the ranking confirms collectors' attraction to international pop productions led by female artists. Helena (#7), Santa (#14) and Lady Gaga (#10) also strengthen this presence in the Top 25.
The Longevity of "Classics"
Vinyl remains the ultimate collector's format for legendary albums. Michael Jackson with Thriller (#5), Bob Marley with Legend (#13) and Nirvana with Nevermind (#16) continue to outperform new releases. This sustained presence of catalog albums illustrates the importance of "Back-Catalogue" for record stores and vinyl enthusiasts who seek both novelty and timeless references.
The Emergence of New French-Speaking Talents
The year 2025 is also marked by the breakthrough of French-speaking artists in the vinyl charts. Helena (#7), Theodora (#12) and Pierre Garnier (#66, present in the Top 100) demonstrate that it is possible to attract vinyl buyers with debut albums. According to another table in the 2025 SNEP report dedicated to Top Albums, this dynamic is part of a broader trend where 19 debut albums produced in France entered the annual Top 200 albums, with 5 of them particularly standing out in the Top 20.
Types of Formats That Attract Collectors
The 2025 vinyl market relies on a diversification of formats to satisfy different collector profiles:
Limited Colored Editions
Colored vinyl pressings (splatter, marbled, transparent) particularly appeal to fans of international pop artists, transforming the album into a visual as well as auditory collector's item.
180g Audiophile Vinyl
High-quality reissues favor this weight to ensure optimal listening, especially for rock albums and catalog classics like those in the Top 100.
Anniversary & Deluxe Editions
Commemorative releases (such as the special editions of Linkin Park at ranks #6 and #45) continue to generate sustained interest among collectors.
Sustainable Production
Increasing attention is being paid to eco-friendly manufacturing processes, with several labels developing environmentally responsible ranges to address environmental concerns.
Source: SNEP Report "The 2025 Performances" - Official rankings from the Société Civile des Producteurs Phonographiques (SCPP) - Period covered: 12/27/2024 to 12/25/2025 - © 2025 SNEP/Official Charts Company
