Vinyl sales growth outperformed by CDs in the US during first half of 2026
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CD sales in the US are growing faster than vinyl for the first time in over a decade
Photo Credit: DS stories Compact discs are making an unexpected comeback in the United States, with new figures showing CD sales are increasing at a faster rate than vinyl for the first time in more than 10 years. According to Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report, CD sales rose by 16% during the first half of 2026, reaching 16.3 million units sold between January and June. By comparison, vinyl sales increased by just 2.4% over the same period, althoug…
The resurgence of the physical music media market over the past decade has been largely associated with vinyl records. However, according to Luminate’s latest mid-2026 report, another format – compact discs (CDs) – is quietly and confidently making an even bigger comeback. In the first six months of 2026, CD sales in the US grew by 16%, reaching 16.3 million units. In comparison, vinyl records […]
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