CDs make a comeback as sales jump 45.7% in 2026 driven by Gen Z buyers

CDs are making a comeback, led by Gen Z and millennials seeking a physical connection with music and treating albums as collectibles. While streaming remains dominant, CD sales rose 45.7% in the first half of the year. Sales reached 17.5 million units, generating $171.1 million in revenue, as per a report by The Verge.