Millennials: hold onto your CDs, they’re vintage now — Haysnacks

Sales of CDs are climbing — yep, compact discs are back and Gen Z is making it weirdly cool again. Rolling Stone even says kids are embracing CDs as physical media makes a comeback, and I gotta admit: watching them collect jewel cases like sports cards is peak nostalgia. We spent 15–20 years ripping these to iTunes, donating boxes, and then boom — now they're “retro decor” for kids who don't even own a CD player. I busted my thumb trying to open the plastic, the jewel case cracked, and I smiled anyway — that 12-second shuffle pause really makes you think about life, right? So millennials, hold onto your garage boxes — apparently our retirement plan is just waiting for Gen Z to rediscover the stuff under the car seat.

Takeaways:

I laughed when I saw Gen Z collecting CDs even though they don't own players yet, classic.
We joked about ripping, garage-selling, and leaving giant CD binders in cars until the sun welded them together.
Rolling Stone says sales are climbing, and I get why — artwork, liner notes, and that physical vibe matters more.
We poked fun at CD changers, anti-skip features, and the glorious 12-second pause between songs for deep reflection.
Hang on to your old CDs, millennials — they're cheaper than vinyl and might actually be someone's future retirement plan.