CD revenue jumps 58.6% as retro tech trend fuels physical media revival
The RIAA reports CD revenue rose 58.6% in the first half of 2026, with unit sales up 45.7% from the same period last year. This reverses a decline in 2025 and aligns with growing interest in retro tech like dumbphones and vinyl. However, the revenue figures may not be directly comparable due to a change in calculation methodology.
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