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CDs Surpass Vinyl in Sales Surge | Music News
CD sales are surging—up 16% this year, outpacing vinyl’s 2.4% growth—with nearly 10% of that boost driven by K-pop releases. Even without K-pop, CDs still climbed 6.7%, reversing decades of decline as digital streaming took over and vinyl rose from 2007 onward. Rising vinyl prices—now three times higher than CDs—are pushing some listeners back to discs. Experts say CDs won’t dethrone vinyl anytime soon, given the current retail infrastructure still favors vinyl. But with both big-box stores and indie shops stocking CDs again, a new generation is rediscovering the format—whether for nostalgia…
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