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CDs and DVDs make a comeback — and are getting pricier

Higher streaming prices and disappearing content are driving buyers back to physical media such as CDs and DVDs.

Published Sep 16, 2026, 6:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

With streaming prices being what they are, and companies deleting content that users already paid for, people are starting to buy physical media like CDs again.

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