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CD Sales Surge 58.6% in U.S. Amid Retro Tech Boom

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CD sales have experienced a notable resurgence in the first half of 2026, with revenue increasing by 58.6% in the U.S. This comeback is attributed to a growing interest in retro technology and physical media formats. The trend marks a reversal from the previous year's decline. AI

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CD Sales Surge 58.6% in U.S. Amid Retro Tech Boom

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    CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as inter

    CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/09/04/cd-s ales-are-making-an-unexp…

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