CD sales growth outpaced vinyl in the first half of 2026
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Author: speckx
Date: 7/16/2026
Article Summary:
CD sales have surged 16% to 16.3 million units in the first half of 2026, outpacing vinyl's 2.4% growth, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report.