CDs Are Booming Again With 17.5 Million Units Sold in the First Half of 2026

SummaryThe RIAA reported 17.5 million CDs sold in the first half of 2026, marking a 45.7 percent spike in unit salesLuminate research indicates Gen Z and millennials are driving the surge by purchasing K-Pop special editions as collectiblesOverall US recorded music revenues hit $5.97 billion with growth across every major category outpacing inflationThe compact disc is officially back in heavy rotation. CD sales sparked a physical media revival in the first six months of 2026, according to a mid...