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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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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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CD Sales Increase in the First Half of 2026