CD sales are making an unexpected comeback amid a retro tech boom
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
25/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
0/15
Depth
2/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% in the first half of 2026, reversing last year’s decline as interest in retro tech and physical media continues to grow.
