# Growth in CD sales has overtaken vinyl in the US – the reasons for this might surprise you

> CD sales have increased by 16 per cent in the US during the first half of 2026, outpacing vinyl, which grew by just 2. 4 per cent in the same period.

- **Source:** [Whathifi](https://www.whathifi.com/streaming-entertainment/growth-in-cd-sales-has-overtaken-vinyl-in-the-us-the-reasons-for-this-might-surprise-you?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5f8f6b576e5ef105020a83)
- **Published:** 2026-07-21
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #sales #vinyl #cent #growth #might #overtaken #reasons #surprise
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