XL Recordings revenue up to £71m in 2025 despite fewer releases

XL Recordings has reported turnover of £70.76 million for 2025, up 12.6% on the £62.86m posted the previous year, according to newly filed accounts at Companies House. The label is part of the Beggars Group stable alongside 4AD, Rough Trade Records, Matador and Young Recordings. The revenue increase came despite XL ...

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