According to Digital Music News and other sources, "…Nielsen Soundscan (is) reporting over 159 million transactions since January… Last year, consumers downloaded nearly 140 million tracks, a humble beginning that will likely be dwarfed by year-end figures in 2005. Meanwhile, downloads are starting to account for a bigger piece of the overall revenue pie, with Nielsen reporting a 6 percent chunk. That percentage will likely increase this year, especially if CD sales continue to decline…"
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