Sales for the long-forgotten format are up for the first time since 2004, echoing the surprise resurgence of vinyl. This is why…
Do People Still Buy CDs? The Answer Is Yes — Tens of Millions Are Still Sold Every Year
Digital Music News’ Dylan Smith reports, “The short answer to the question that so many music fans have asked – ‘do people still buy CDs?’ – is absolutely ‘yes.’ But despite tens of millions of CD sales worldwide, evidence indicates that far fewer consumers are purchasing CDs amid the pandemic. It’s part of a trend that could continue even after COVID is in the rearview.”
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CD Manufacturers Can't Keep Up With Demand
In recent weeks, four hit titles from UMG have sold out and put on backorder or never made it to stores for their release dates. Causes of the shortage include unexpected demand, reduced manufacturing capacity and a shift of factories to Mexico.
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