‘Physical Fanatics’ Continue to Embrace Vinyl in a Post-iTunes World

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‘Physical Fanatics’ Continue to Embrace Vinyl in a Post-iTunes World

Posted on 31. May, 2010 by refe.

Even as many in the music world continue to trumpet the death of the physical release format there is growing evidence that these claims have been grossly exaggerated. There is no denying that digital has taken hold of the music-listening market. Digital sales continue to climb, and new records are set every few months by [...]

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A Tale of Two Formats: Digital Downloads and Vinyl Hit New Sales Records

Posted on 24. Nov, 2009 by refe.

Last week’s Soundscan numbers tell the unlikely story of two very different formats rising to record breaking heights side by side. According to Billboard three artists (Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and Black Eyed Peas sold over 10 million tracks each, with Taylor Swift expected to do the same next week. These numbers shatter the previous [...]