‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again
Summary
CD players and CDs are becoming popular again, especially among young people and students. Sales of CD players and CDs have increased, driven by factors like lower cost compared to vinyl and better sound quality than streaming on phones.Key Facts
- Searches for CD players have increased by 96% since July.
- Popular CD players like the Crosley Voyager and Pure Classic C-D6 are sold out online.
- CD sales grew by 16% this year, outperforming vinyl sales growth of 2.4%.
- Artists like BTS, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande are helping drive CD demand.
- CDs typically cost around £12, much cheaper than vinyl records priced about £35.
- Young buyers prefer CDs due to good audio quality, compact size, and lower price.
- Retro technology, including vinyl, cassettes, and wired earphones, is gaining renewed interest.
- The trend is supported by people wanting an all-in-one system for playing music without using phones.
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