CD sales booming as physical media resurgence continues
CD sales have experienced a dramatic resurgence in 2026, with the Recording Industry Association of America reporting that 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first half of the year. This represents a significant 45.7 percent increase compared to the 12 million CDs sold during the same period in 2025, indicating that physical media is making a notable comeback in the music industry.
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CD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence
CD sales have experienced a dramatic resurgence in 2026, with the Recording Industry Association of America reporting that 17.5 million CDs were sold in the first half of the year. This represents a significant 45.7 percent increase compared to the 12 million CDs sold during the same period in 2025, indicating that physical media is making a notable comeback in the music industry.
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