'06 Album Sales Plunge; Downloads Way Up

Thu Jan 4, 2007 12:05 PM EST

entertainment, music, sales, music-sales

Travis Loller, Associated Press Writer

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Pamela Drew

Like, duh?

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#1 - Thu Jan 4, 2007 1:12 PM EST

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Jay Butler

I still buy almost all of my music on CD's then rip them. Only rarely do I ever purchase anything online from places like the iTunes Music Store.

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#2 - Thu Jan 4, 2007 2:50 PM EST

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Travis W.

I haven't bought a CD in two or so years. I get all my music through iTunes.

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#3 - Thu Jan 4, 2007 3:15 PM EST

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FL Independent

I dont buy music online but I hardly buy cds anymore. There is so little worth hearing these days, what incentive is there for me to buy one?

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#4 - Thu Jan 4, 2007 3:16 PM EST

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60watt

I beg to differ, I think there is a ton of great music being released...you just don't hear it on the radio. Feel free to check out my MOG if you're interested. I'm all about Swedes these days...

I still buy most all of my music on CD, but have actually begun picking up vinyl too as independent labels have begun to focus on small-run collectible releases that are exclusive to the format. I love the large cover art, and the active listening that having to flip a record over demands of me.

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#5 - Thu Jan 4, 2007 4:30 PM EST

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FL Independent

I dont listen to FM radio but thats a whole different ballgame. I live in south Florida and our radio stations have been crap for atleast 20 years.

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#5.1 - Fri Jan 5, 2007 10:44 AM EST

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