Culture‘Algorithms make everything predictable’: why the CD is making a comeback

John Lewis says searches for CD players have risen 96% since July, while another report found CD sales up 16%. Music fans describe choosing discs over streaming for reasons including more focused listening, supporting musicians directly and the satisfaction of owning music.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-29 13:00Original