US sees GROWTH in CD sales market

dlinkwit27 · 7th January 2005, 01:50

US Sees Growth In CD Sales Market
Last Updated: Thursday, 6 January, 2005, 09:56 GMT
The CD format still accounts for 98% of the 666 million albums sold, according to research company Nielsen Soundscan.

A total of 140 million digital tracks were legally downloaded last year, equivalent to 14 million albums.

R&B star Usher was the biggest-selling artist with his album Confessions selling eight million copies alone.

Other top sellers of the year were Norah Jones, Eminem and country stars Kenny Chesney and Gretchen Wilson.

The US recording industry has attempted to tackle music piracy by suing those it believes are the worst offenders and closing down websites which offer music without permission.

Although it was slow to react to the problem the launch of services such as iTunes and the relaunched Napster has persuaded many to use the legal sites.

The end of the year saw downloads reach a weekly high of 6.7 million tracks, up from 300,000 in mid-2003.

The use of download websites means consumers do not have to purchase entire albums but can chose only the tracks they like.

Dowloands of whole albums has been calculated at 5.5 million copies, with rock band Hoobastank one of the most popular choices.

Nielsen Soundscan said the fastest growing music genres were Latin and country.

The UK recorded a record year for album sales in 2004, with 237 million sold in the 12 months up to September, an increase of 3%.

The Scissor Sisters proved the most popular album of the year, followed by Keane and Maroon 5.

TOP FIVE US ALBUMS

Usher - Confessions
Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
Eminem - Encore
Kenny Chesney - When the Sun Goes Down
Gretchen Wilson - Here for the Party

Source: Neilsen Soundscan

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4150747.stm

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kinda goes agianst this article...doesn't it?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3995885.stm

MegaRock · 7th January 2005, 04:12

So much for the RIAA's lies. Once again it's been proven false.

I do have to wonder about the number 666 though. We knoew there was evil behind the music empires but I'VE SEEN THE SIGN.

mikm · 7th January 2005, 12:14

I bought three CDs because of music I downloaded.

zootm · 7th January 2005, 13:05

I downloaded 3 albums because of music I bought.

True story.

Starbucks · 8th January 2005, 02:41

Music piracy is also at an all-time high as well.

shakey_snake · 8th January 2005, 06:44

But why would anyone be bothered?
It helps the music companies.

deeder7001 · 8th January 2005, 07:23

i think the RIAA wants you to spend money on crap albums. you buy them thinking they'll be good and they end up very very crappy. P2P software is like a "try before you buy" kind of thing. only i can't do the buy part very often.

Jay · 8th January 2005, 08:16

Quote:

Originally posted by MegaRock
So much for the RIAA's lies. Once again it's been proven false.

These agency will no doubt attribute the raise to their defeating piracy.

electricmime · 8th January 2005, 08:35

if they have 'defeated' piracy.. does that mean they will stop suing?

whiteflip · 8th January 2005, 10:32

Yeah even if they closed down P2P i wouldn't buy most music. I wouldn't buy it normally so me getting it gratis isn't to big a deal. Lets see the last album I bought was Avril Lavign... ...

don't say anything

Most (if not all) of my entertainment budget goes to video games, and accessories to my beloved XBoX.

S-uper_T-oast · 9th January 2005, 06:34

I don't buy CDs anyways, no place sells the CDs or the records in some cases for the songs I want at anywere even close to a reasonable price, and then you can get into the songs that you can't even buy on any format...

zootm · 9th January 2005, 14:17

I buy CDs because I want to pay for music, and there's no good online service with a good choice and without DRM. Even though I just rip the CDs to my PC.

whiteflip · 10th January 2005, 00:37

amazon.com may sell cd's you want at a "reasonable price"

Sora.k · 10th January 2005, 02:16

if i want a Music CD, then I MIGHT, keyword: MIGHT go and buy it...

Then again, i could just open WinMX and get some of the tracks.

But the only thing that i never buy is video game OSTs, they are too fuckin hard to find in my city, no stores carry them, ever

. so i just look anywhere for em

Spazz333 · 10th January 2005, 03:25

Amazon.com kicks ass. I got a Shihad CD for half a buck, course I did pay shipping but still, a CD for 3-7 bucks? There's plenty of good stuff if you don't mind buying used/radio promo stuff. I download quite a bit more than I buy but I make a point of buying the /good/ stuff.

whiteflip · 10th January 2005, 06:53

OSTs?

zootm · 10th January 2005, 12:56

Original Sound Track.

Music that wasn't written for the film/game, but is in it. As opposed to the "score" which is any atmospheric/soundtrack written for the film/game, I think.

Wolfgang · 10th January 2005, 14:22

How is it that the most popular albums of the year are not in the top 5 sellers?

7th January 2005, 01:50	#1
dlinkwit27 has no CT (Forum King) Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 13,232	US sees GROWTH in CD sales market US Sees Growth In CD Sales Market Last Updated: Thursday, 6 January, 2005, 09:56 GMT The CD format still accounts for 98% of the 666 million albums sold, according to research company Nielsen Soundscan. A total of 140 million digital tracks were legally downloaded last year, equivalent to 14 million albums. R&B star Usher was the biggest-selling artist with his album Confessions selling eight million copies alone. Other top sellers of the year were Norah Jones, Eminem and country stars Kenny Chesney and Gretchen Wilson. The US recording industry has attempted to tackle music piracy by suing those it believes are the worst offenders and closing down websites which offer music without permission. Although it was slow to react to the problem the launch of services such as iTunes and the relaunched Napster has persuaded many to use the legal sites. The end of the year saw downloads reach a weekly high of 6.7 million tracks, up from 300,000 in mid-2003. The use of download websites means consumers do not have to purchase entire albums but can chose only the tracks they like. Dowloands of whole albums has been calculated at 5.5 million copies, with rock band Hoobastank one of the most popular choices. Nielsen Soundscan said the fastest growing music genres were Latin and country. The UK recorded a record year for album sales in 2004, with 237 million sold in the 12 months up to September, an increase of 3%. The Scissor Sisters proved the most popular album of the year, followed by Keane and Maroon 5. TOP FIVE US ALBUMS Usher - Confessions Norah Jones - Feels Like Home Eminem - Encore Kenny Chesney - When the Sun Goes Down Gretchen Wilson - Here for the Party Source: Neilsen Soundscan http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4150747.stm ---------------- kinda goes agianst this article...doesn't it? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3995885.stm ::Deviant Me::Last.fm::WhatPulse Stats::Folding @ Home

7th January 2005, 04:12	#2
MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,775	So much for the RIAA's lies. Once again it's been proven false. I do have to wonder about the number 666 though. We knoew there was evil behind the music empires but I'VE SEEN THE SIGN. 1001. FM - Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Tune In Now! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

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mikm Major Dude Join Date: May 2001 Location: 2001:4978:20f::/48 Posts: 1,244	I bought three CDs because of music I downloaded. powered by Câ‚‚Hâ‚…OH \| eff \| aclu

8th January 2005, 06:44	#6
shakey_snake Forum Domo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Everyone, get over here for the picture! Posts: 4,329	But why would anyone be bothered? It helps the music companies. elevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladyelevatorladylevitateme

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deeder7001 Jesus Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,455	i think the RIAA wants you to spend money on crap albums. you buy them thinking they'll be good and they end up very very crappy. P2P software is like a "try before you buy" kind of thing. only i can't do the buy part very often. There is no sig.

7th January 2005, 13:05	#4
zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,378	I downloaded 3 albums because of music I bought. True story.

8th January 2005, 02:41	#5
Starbucks Forum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Forums Posts: 2,685	Music piracy is also at an all-time high as well.

8th January 2005, 08:35	#9
electricmime Major Dude Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 991	if they have 'defeated' piracy.. does that mean they will stop suing? There is no reset button on life... but the graphics kick ass

8th January 2005, 10:32	#10
whiteflip Post Master General (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Seattle, Now Las Vegas Posts: 6,032	Yeah even if they closed down P2P i wouldn't buy most music. I wouldn't buy it normally so me getting it gratis isn't to big a deal. Lets see the last album I bought was Avril Lavign... ... don't say anything Most (if not all) of my entertainment budget goes to video games, and accessories to my beloved XBoX. I'm Back?

9th January 2005, 06:34	#11
S-uper_T-oast Forum King Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fnord?! Posts: 2,653	I don't buy CDs anyways, no place sells the CDs or the records in some cases for the songs I want at anywere even close to a reasonable price, and then you can get into the songs that you can't even buy on any format...

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zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,378	I buy CDs because I want to pay for music, and there's no good online service with a good choice and without DRM. Even though I just rip the CDs to my PC.

10th January 2005, 00:37	#13
whiteflip Post Master General (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Seattle, Now Las Vegas Posts: 6,032	amazon.com may sell cd's you want at a "reasonable price" I'm Back?

10th January 2005, 02:16	#14
Sora.k Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 16	if i want a Music CD, then I MIGHT, keyword: MIGHT go and buy it... Then again, i could just open WinMX and get some of the tracks. But the only thing that i never buy is video game OSTs, they are too fuckin hard to find in my city, no stores carry them, ever. so i just look anywhere for em

10th January 2005, 03:25	#15
Spazz333 Major Dude Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Limbo Posts: 1,498	Amazon.com kicks ass. I got a Shihad CD for half a buck, course I did pay shipping but still, a CD for 3-7 bucks? There's plenty of good stuff if you don't mind buying used/radio promo stuff. I download quite a bit more than I buy but I make a point of buying the /good/ stuff.

10th January 2005, 06:53	#16
whiteflip Post Master General (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Seattle, Now Las Vegas Posts: 6,032	OSTs? I'm Back?

10th January 2005, 12:56	#17
zootm Forum King Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the nether reaches of bonnie scotland Posts: 13,378	Original Sound Track. Music that wasn't written for the film/game, but is in it. As opposed to the "score" which is any atmospheric/soundtrack written for the film/game, I think.

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Wolfgang Forum King Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: England Posts: 3,067	How is it that the most popular albums of the year are not in the top 5 sellers?

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