CDs are making an unexpected comeback. The reason isn’t just nostalgiaCD正在意外地复兴。原因不仅仅是怀旧。
Sales of the once-dormant format jumped nearly 60% in the first half of 2026, thanks to collectable K-pop albums, growing demand from younger consumers, and a retro-tech boom.
The trend coincides with a broader boom in retro technology, especially among younger buyers who have shown growing interest not only in CDs and vinyl albums but also in old-school items such as digital cameras, typewriters, and flip phones. — Pexels
Years after they went the way of 78 rpm records and eight-track tapes, compact discs (CDs) are enjoying a revival.
CD sales in the United States surged 58.6% to US$171.1mil (RM696.27mil) during the first half of 2026, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Unit sales increased 45.7% to 17.5 million discs.
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这一趋势与复古科技的整体繁荣不谋而合，尤其是在年轻消费者群体中，他们不仅对CD和黑胶唱片表现出越来越浓厚的兴趣，而且对数码相机、打字机和翻盖手机等老式产品也同样如此。——Pexels
在经历了 78 转唱片和八轨磁带的消亡多年之后，CD 正在复兴。
据美国唱片工业协会（RIAA）的数据显示，2026年上半年美国CD销售额飙升58.6%，达到1.711亿美元（约合6.9627亿令吉）。其中，CD销量增长45.7%，达到1750万张。
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