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Cd sales are up 16%. Half the buyers don't own a player.
CD sales rose 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, with about half of younger buyers lacking a CD player. Luminate's data suggests the disc is now an affordable collectible, a tool for direct artist support, and a statement more than a playback format.
2026-07-19