importantSYS.SOURCE: Consequence• 2026-07-16T17:19:16Z
CD Sales Surge 16% in H1 2026, Outpacing Vinyl Growth
CD sales in the US grew 16% to 16.3 million units in H1 2026, outpacing vinyl's 2.4% growth, while total physical album sales rose 7.8% to 38.2 million units. The resurgence is attributed to Gen Z's nostalgic listening habits and K-pop's collector-driven culture boosting CD and physical media sales.
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