As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming

CDs appear to be having a resurgence. John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%.

With this in mind, we asked music fans why they favour discs over other formats, and if it is a new preference or a lifetime habit.

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© Photograph: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo/Alamy

© Photograph: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo/Alamy

As John Lewis reports a 96% rise in searches for CD players, music fans share their reasons for ditching streaming

CDs appear to be having a resurgence. John Lewis said searches for CD players are up 96% since July, while another report on trends in music and film this year found that CD sales are up 16%.

With this in mind, we asked music fans why they favour discs over other formats, and if it is a new preference or a lifetime habit.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo/Alamy

© Photograph: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo/Alamy

© Photograph: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo/Alamy

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