
Entertainment
Did U.S. CD sales rise by nearly 60% in the first half of 2026?
CD demand rose sharply, but 58.6% refers to revenue. The number of units reported by the RIAA increased by 45.7%.
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CD demand rose sharply, but 58.6% refers to revenue. The number of units reported by the RIAA increased by 45.7%.

Revenue has rebounded strongly, but attendance, screen count and the number of wide releases remain below 2019 levels.