CD sales in the US are growing faster than vinyl for the first time in over a decade

Photo Credit: DS stories Compact discs are making an unexpected comeback in the United States, with new figures showing CD sales are increasing at a faster rate than vinyl for the first time in more than 10 years. According to Luminate’s 2026 Midyear Report, CD sales rose by 16% during the first half of 2026, reaching 16.3 million units sold between January and June. By comparison, vinyl sales increased by just 2.4% over the same period, although the format still […]