Pinky
In suspense, not compressed
It looks as though HMV are really up against it and IMO will need a radical startegy rethink if they are to survive:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12968495
I also found the article on music buying trends very interesting:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12140066
Personally I was surprised that there aren't more downloads of albums. Apparently 82.5% of them were still purchased in physical format in 2010. A stark contrast to the position with singles though!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12968495
I also found the article on music buying trends very interesting:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-12140066
Personally I was surprised that there aren't more downloads of albums. Apparently 82.5% of them were still purchased in physical format in 2010. A stark contrast to the position with singles though!