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Why Are CD Sales Growing Faster Than Vinyl in 2026? — U.S. CD sales rose 16% in the first half of 2026 while vinyl grew…

Why Are CD Sales Growing Faster Than Vinyl in 2026?

U.S. CD sales rose 16% in the first half of 2026 while vinyl grew 2.4%, per Luminate. K-pop, BTS and collecting explain much of it, but not all. Here is what the numbers say.