CD Sales Visualization

This visualization shows the rise and fall of CD (Compact Disc) unit sales from 1983 to 2019.

Key Insights

• Explosive Growth: Sales skyrocketed from 1983-1999
• Peak: ~1,588 million units in 2000
• Decline: Steady decline from 2000 onwards due to digital music
• Digital Era: Sharp drop after 2010s

The multi-line chart compares CD format trends with streaming services and emphasizes the market dominance of CDs during the 1990s-2000s and the dramatic shift in consumer behavior.