Global digital music trade revenues reach US$4.2 billion, up 12% in 2009.

400 services licensed worldwide by music companies with ISPs, mobile and other partners.

New figures show local music collapsing in major markets as piracy bites into releases, sales and investment in France, Spain and Brazil

via RESOURCES – IFPI publishes Digital Music Report 2010.

Total music sales down by 30% between 2004 – 09 (ouch), CDs still accuunt for 73% of the market value.

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