In this paper, the ecological advantages and disadvantages of different music formats will be compared, including vinyl records, audio cassettes, compact discs, downloaded, and streamed music. The increasingly popular digital music formats, such as downloaded and streamed music, have significantly altered the way we listen to music. However, given the growing concern for the environment, it is important to consider the impact of each of these formats on the environment. The paper will explore the history of each music format and the most commonly used materials in their production. Recent sales data will be analyzed for the two largest music markets – the United States and the United Kingdom. The focus will be on the carbon footprint generated during the production of each of the mentioned formats. For example, the production of vinyl records requires a significant amount of energy, but these records are durable and can be used for several decades if properly maintained. On the other hand, downloaded and streamed music does not require physical production and distribution, but it requires considerably more energy to maintain servers and the network infrastructure needed for streaming and downloading music. The paper aims to provide an objective overview of the ecological pros and cons of different music formats to encourage thinking about the environment's importance in choosing music formats. Taking all factors into account, the conclusion will be that no format is absolutely environmentally friendly, but there are some formats that are less harmful than others. Through the research conducted in this paper, it has been demonstrated that the level of interest and awareness among respondents is not at a sufficient level to make informed conclusions about which music format is more environmentally favorable. Respondents tend to prefer newer digital music formats over older physical formats. The pessimistic results serve as guidelines for future objectives in raising environmental awareness among the population.