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Entertainment · Music · published 2026-09-05 · via Rolling Stone

Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back CDs

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CD sales surged 16% in the first half of 2026, with Gen Z and millennials driving the growth, outpacing vinyl's 2.4% rise. K-pop acts like BTS are major contributors, and 60% of Gen Z listeners report preferring music from the Nineties or earlier. Many young fans are drawn to CDs for a more focused, offline listening experience.

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