The CD Revival Is Real. Here’s Who Is Buying CDs Again.
Compact discs, the format that once appeared destined for the history books, are having an unexpectedly strong 2026 in the United States. RIAA data shows CD revenue rose 58.6% in the first half of the year to $171.1 million, while unit sales increased 45.7% to 17.5 million discs. The rise comes after a difficult 2025
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