The 20 best-selling CDs of 2020… so far

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By Marty Rosenbaum RADIO.COM

December 2, 2020 12/02/2020 7:38 pm

The CD may not have the popularity it had decades ago, but it’s far from being a relic of a bygone era.

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CD’s have their rightful place in any music lover's library and in 2020 the format once again proved to be a go-to for consumers. As we already looked at with vinyl records, the best-selling CD’s of 2020 are beginning to take shape.

According to sales through Amazon, here are the best-selling records of 2020… So far.

20 Billie Eilish - WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

Billie’s 2019 debut album continues to be a hit across formats, including CD where it’s the 20th best-selling of 2020.

19 Eminem - Music To Be Murdered By

The album was released earlier in 2020 and yielded the singles “Darkness” and “Godzilla.”

18 Chris Stapleton - Starting Over

Chris Stapleton’s first album since 2017 was released only a few weeks ago, but has been an immediate hit as the 18th best-selling CD of 2020.

17 Neil Young - Homegrown

The long-awaited Neil Young record was finally released in 2020 and marks Young’s 40th studio album of his career.

16 Taylor Swift - Folklore

Taylor Swift released the surprise album earlier this year, but it comes as no surprise that it’s one of the top selling CD’s of the year.

15 Jimmy Buffett - Life On The Flip Side

Buffett’s first new album since 2013 comes in as the 15th best-selling CD of the year.

14 Lauren Daigle - Look Up Child

Lauren Daigle’s 2018 album continues its success as the 14th best-selling album of the year.

13 Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton - Hamilton

The hit musical continues to be a favorite of many as it features the entire soundtrack from the Broadway show.

12 Ozzy Osbourne - Ordinary Man

The Prince of Darkness released his twelfth studio album earlier in 2020 featuring appearances from Post Malone and Elton John.

11 Various Artists - Frozen 2

The soundtrack to the hit Disney animated film comes in as the 11th best-selling CD.

10 AC/DC - POWER UP

AC/DC released their first studio album since 2014 this past November and it became an instant best-seller.

9 Alan Jackson - Precious Memories Collection

The 2013 compilation album from Alan Jackson continues to be a best-seller.

8 The Chicks - Gaslighter

The Chicks made their long awaited return in 2020 with their first album since 2006. It proved to be an instant hit and lands as the eighth best-selling CD.

7 BTS - BE (Deluxe Edition)

The deluxe edition of BTS’ album was released on November 20 and skyrocketed up the charts where it’s currently the seventh best-selling CD.

6 Bruce Springsteen - Letter To You

The Boss gave the world quite the treat in October with the release of his milestone 20th album.

5 James Taylor - American Standard

Taylor returned with his first album in five years this past February and takes home the fifth spot on this list.

4 Dolly Parton - A Holly Dolly Christmas

Holiday season is in full swing as Dolly Parton’s latest Christmas album is the fourth best selling CD of the year.

3 Bob Dylan - Rough and Rowdy Ways

Bob Dylan’s newest album marks his first record of original songs since 2012.

2 Carrie Underwood - My Gift

Carrie Underwood’s first Christmas album has been a hit coming in as the second best-selling CD of 2020.

1 BTS - Map of the Soul: 7

2020 is the year of BTS as Map of the Soul: 7 coms in as the best-selling CD of the year.

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