CD revenue up by nearly 60 per cent in first half of 2026

CD revenue in the US surged by nearly 60 per cent in the first half of 2026, according to a recent report.READ MORE: Why physical music media still matters in 2025The Recording Industry Association Of America’s new mid-year report shows that compact disc revenue increased by 58.6 per cent during the first six months of the year, reaching $171million.
That’s up from approximately $108million over the same period in 2025, marking the biggest percentage increase of any category hig