CD sales have jumped dramatically in the first half of 2026, with 17.5 million units sold compared to 12 million in the same period last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Source: The Verge
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has reported a significant surge in CD sales for the first half of 2026. The organization's new report shows that 17.5 million CDs were sold during this period, representing a 45.7 percent increase from the 12 million CDs sold in the first half of 2025.
This resurgence of physical media sales continues a broader trend of consumers returning to tangible formats, even as streaming services remain dominant in the music industry.
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