End of Owning Music: How CDs, Downloads Died

Market for CDs and song downloads have cratered – but vinyl's niche is growing. Jack White and other experts explain the future of listening.

Album Sales Are Dying as Fast as Streaming Services Are Rising

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By 2021, the Paid Music Download Will Be Dead - Digital Music News

When CDs made vinyl obsolete and how it came back

Loudness war - Wikipedia

Why Are Albums Popular Again After Years of Singles Hype?

The history of the CD's rise and fall

Digital music sales on iTunes and beyond are now fading as fast as CDs. - The Atlantic

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What Will Happen to My Music Library When Spotify Dies?

Hidden Tracks: The Forgotten Relic Of The CD Era

Music Downloads Are Collapsing at a Faster Rate Than CDs

There's endless choice, but you're not listening': fans quitting Spotify to save their love of music, Music

By 2021, the Paid Music Download Will Be Dead - Digital Music News