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It Looks Like Streaming May Be The Future

According to the RIAA streaming revenues were almost 4X the dollar value of all physical product (cd, vinyl and dvd) shipped in 2017. $5.7 billion vs $1.5 billion.

Digital Download revenues and CD units shipped declined while Vinyl squeaked out a 5% increase in units shipped. Here’s a link:

http://www.riaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/RIAA-Year-End-2017-News-and-Notes.pdf
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gdnrbob
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Once you get into it, CD's seem to lose their magic.
I never thought I would move to the digital side, but I did. Having an almost limitless catalog to choose from and not having to get up to flip an LP or change a CD, makes streaming so nice. 
Though some streaming companies aren't up to high def, I am sure it will change in the near future. At which point, I think it will be the dominant force. 
Though some will swear by vinyl, I grew up with it and really have no desire to return to warped records and having to get up every 30 minutes.
But, then I am getting old...
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slaw
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Not me.............Never!
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tomcy6 OP
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Yeah gdnrbob, being able to listen to all those albums you would never buy and finding that some of them are really good is what has me hooked on streaming.  I can try any album without having to pay $10 - $15 for it.  If I don't like it, I just delete it.
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