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U.S. CD Revenue Jumps 59% in 2026 as RIAA Data Makes the Comeback Harder to Ignore

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RIAA says U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% and units rose 45.7% in 2026. Why are consumers suddenly buying new CDs again?

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U.S. CD Revenue Jumps 59% in 2026 as RIAA Data Makes the Comeback Harder to Ignore

RIAA says U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% and units rose 45.7% in 2026. Why are consumers suddenly buying new CDs again?

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People Are Increasingly Buying Audio CDs

Compact discs are experiencing an unexpected renaissance. According to the latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales in the United States reached an estimated $171.1 million in the first half of 2026. This is a significant increase of 58.6%, compared to an estimated $107.9 million a year earlier. The number of units sold also increased by 45.7%, from an estimated 12 million to 17.5 […]

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BizToc

CDs Are Making an Unexpected Comeback. The Reason Isn’t Just Nostalgia

Sales of the once-dormant format jumped nearly 60 percent in the first half of 2026, thanks to collectible K-pop albums, growing demand from younger consumers, and a retro-tech boom.

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Rzeczpospolita

Generation Z Is Discovering Technology From Years Ago. CDs Are Making a Comeback.

Streaming was supposed to consign CDs to history, but instead their sales are unexpectedly reviving. In the US, revenue from CDs has increased by almost 60% in six months. This is part of a larger return to simpler technology – from old cameras to phones without apps.

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Baller Alert

CD Sales Comeback Gets Real As Revenue Surges 58.6%

For years, the CD looked like another piece of technology the internet had permanently sent to the retirement home. Now, music fans are apparently digging through that retirement home and […]

22 hours ago

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