CultureCD sales are booming as physical media continues its resurgence

RIAA says 17.5 million CDs were sold in the US during the first half of 2026, up 45.7% from the same period in 2025 and generating $171.1 million. Vinyl and other physical formats also grew, while streaming revenue still reached $4.9 billion, far exceeding all physical media combined.

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