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# Only 42% Of Music Consumed In US Is Paid
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/only-42-of-musi/
- Published: 2008-04-21T06:49:31.000Z
- Updated: 2008-04-21T06:49:31.000Z
- Description: NPD Group via NY Times
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Vinyl, Cassettes & Retail, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 11:06

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*NPD Group via [NY Times](http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/04/17/amazon-gains-share-of-shrinking-paid-music-market/?ref=hypebot.com)*