According the A2iM, The American Association For Independent Music, Billboard and SoundScan stats show that independent labels grabbed 32.6% of U.S. album sales in 2012. As in 2011, indie labels outpaced each of the major
label groups grabbing the #1 sales spot followed by Universal,
Sony, Warner Music and EMI respectively. This chart breaks sales down by label group:
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Indie Music Grabs 32.6% Of U.S. Album Sales In 2012
Bruce Houghton on 01/08/2013 in Indie Labels, Music Business | Permalink
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