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The Land Where the CD Never Died
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The Land Where the CD Never Died

Though CDs are an artifact of the musical past in most places, they remain shockingly popular in Japan. This week we try to understand why.

In 2023, only 36% of recorded music revenues in Japan came from streaming. 55% came from physical sales, the large majority of which was from CDs. This week we explore why CDs remain so popular in Japan.

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