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Why are CD sales suddenly growing again?
CD sales in the US jumped 16% in the first half of 2026, driven by K-pop hits like BTS' ARIRANG and collector behavior. Even excluding K-pop, sales rose 6.7%, with many buyers not intending to actually play the discs.
Source: Why are CD sales suddenly growing again? — The Verge
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 16, 2026.
Topics: cds · music · physicalmedia · sales · bts · vinyl
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