According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales exploded in the first half of 2026. A new report from the organization says 17. 5 million CDs were sold in the first six months of the year, up from just 12 million during the same period in 2025.
Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/990794/cd-sales-are-booming-as-physical-media-continues-its-resurgence)