physical sales

Physical sales refer to the purchase of tangible products, such as CDs, vinyl records, DVDs, or printed books. When consumers buy these items at stores or online, the transaction is considered a physical sale. These sales involve a physical product that customers can hold, store, or display. They are different from digital sales, which are downloads or streaming. Physical sales have traditionally been a major way people access music, movies, and books, though their popularity has decreased with the rise of digital formats. Measuring physical sales helps understand the commercial success of physical media and related industries.