Trade Value of US Digital Music Sales in 2008



Stat: 3,500,000,000

Stat Categories: Music Industry Stats

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Years: 2008

Stat Source: PWC Global Entertainment and Media Report (2008), IFPI

Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): IFPI Digital Music Report 2009

Submitted By: Michael Raeford

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