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CD Sales Surge 74% Amid 90s Nostalgia Revival

12/23/2025

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  • The United Kingdom sees a resurgence of CD players and compact discs driven by 90s nostalgia and deluxe editions from Taylor Swift and Pink Floyd.
  • Retailers report a 74% rise in CD sales over the past year as Gen Z and Gen Alpha actively buy physical music.
  • Despite an overall decline, the rate has slowed and fans value CDs for their tangible format, with secondhand copies popular on eBay.