CD Sales Rise in First Half of 2026 Amid Growing Demand

According to Luminate, CD sales increased by 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2026 in the US. The growth is attributed to K-pop releases like BTS' ARIRANG and CDs being viewed as affordable collectibles rather than just audio formats.

By Jay Peters · The Verge · July 16, 2026, 19:55 UTC

CD Sales Rise in First Half of 2026 Amid Growing Demand

Topics: CD sales K-pop music industry trends physical media

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