Industry Jul 15, 2026
CD Sales Growth in Early 2026
In short
Vinyl may still dominate the conversation, but CDs are making the biggest gains.
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
In the first half of 2026, the growth in CD sales surpassed that of vinyl records. Despite vinyl often being a focal point of discussion, CDs have demonstrated the most substantial increase in sales. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.