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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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Oppo just announced they are ceasing production of disc players.
 I don't know a single person who still purchases CDs like I do.
It certainly appears that streaming will be the future of listening to music for the vast majority.
The times they are a-changin'.
Sigh...
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