CD sales are apparently going up, reportedly thanks to fans realizing they're an affordable way to support their favorite artists. According to a new report from research firm Luminate, 16. 3 million CDs were sold in the first half of 2026 in the US, a 16 percent increase year-over-year.
Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/966726/cd-sales-vinyl-physical-media-luminate)