CDs Make a Comeback, Boosting US Recorded Music Revenue

CDs make a comeback, boosting US recorded music revenue

Sept 1 (Reuters) - A resurgence in CD demand helped power a nearly 7% increase in U.S. ​recorded music revenue in the ‌first half of 2026, the Recording Industry Association of America said on Tuesday. The jump underscores growing consumer interest in ...

CD Revenue Surged Nearly 60% in First Half of 2026

US CD revenue surged 58.6% to $171 million during the first half of 2026, according to the RIAA's latest mid-year report.

US recorded-music revenues grew by 6.9% in the first half of 2026

The RIAA has published its 2026 mid-year report, revealing total wholesale revenues of $5.97bn for recorded music in the US in the first half of this year. The post is from Music Ally.