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Mar 14, 2022 · But now it seems the format is following in the footsteps of the vinyl revival – sales of records have been rising steadily in the US for over 15 years now. In 2021, 39.7 million records were sold in the US, generating nearly $1 billion, a noticeably higher return compared to CD revenue.
- Joe Svetlik
- CD Releases Are Regularly Added to The Discogs Database
- The Number of CDs Listed For Sale Has Increased
- 1 in 5 Items Purchased on Discogs Is A CD
Hundreds of thousands of CD releases are submitted to the Database every year and account for 25 percent of all submissions. Contributors added nearly 295,000 CD releases in 2022 and have submitted 113,000 CD releases in 2023 so far. As the demand for physical music rises, artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and BTShave contributed to the popularit...
Since 2018, the number of CDs listed for sale in the Discogs Marketplace has increased exponentially. Today, there are more than 20 million CDs available for purchase on Discogs. The past three years have seen a surge in listings due to a few factors, including new releases on CD, vinyl production delays, and renewed interest in physical music from...
CDs account for one-fifth of the items purchased in the Marketplace. Since 2018, collectors have bought an average of 3 million CDs on Discogs each year. The primary reasons for this? Affordability and portability. As vinyl costs rise, used CDs have become a cheaper alternative for music fans looking for budget-friendly copies of their favorite alb...
Jan 13, 2023 · In 2021, streaming secured the music industry a whopping $11.5 billion in sales, good for 76% of the total. If it keeps growing in popularity and accessibility, the format could potentially challenge the peak popularity of CDs in the late 90s.
- James Eagle
Apr 7, 2024 · The standard CD format refers to the Compact Disc (CD) format commonly used for storing and playing audio and data. It follows specific technical specifications, including a diameter of 120mm, a capacity of 700MB (or 80 minutes of audio), and the ability to be read by most CD players and drives.
Feb 16, 2022 · So far in 2022, CD album sales stand at 3.65 million through the week of Feb. 10 — down 10.5% compared to the same time frame as last year, although year-to-date vinyl album sales are also down...
Mar 18, 2023 · Over the years, U.S. music lovers have purchased 14.9 billion CDs since the format's arrival, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.
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