2 articles from The Verge, TechCrunch.
CD sales surged in the first half of 2026, with 17.5 million units sold according to the Recording Industry Association of America, up from 12 million in the same period of 2025. U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% during the same timeframe, reversing the previous year's decline. The resurgence reflects growing consumer interest in retro technology and physical media formats.
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According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025. That's…
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.