CD sales in the United States increased by 16 percent in the first half of 2026, with 16.3 million units sold, according to a report from research firm Luminate. The growth in sales is attributed to factors such as collection building, price accessibility, and popular releases, including albums from BTS and a strong K-pop schedule. Even excluding K-pop sales, CD sales still rose by 6.7 percent.
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CD Sales Increase in the First Half of 2026
A report from Luminate indicates that CD sales in the US rose by 16 percent in the first half of 2026, totaling 16.3 million units. Factors contributing to this increase include collection building and popular album releases.
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