17 July 2026 at 7:31 pm
Summary
New data from Luminate Data for the first half of 2026 indicates a significant resurgence in physical music sales, with CD sales growth surpassing vinyl. While overall physical media sales rose by 7.8%, CDs saw a 16.3% jump compared to vinyl's 2.4% increase, suggesting a strong revival for compact discs.
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