[digg] In the US, 58% of music isn't paid for

In 2007, there was an increase in the volume of music acquired for nothing and a sharp decline in the amount paid for, according to NPD's annual survey of Internet users. Although more people paid for digital downloads -- that market grew from 7% to 10% -- it wasn't enough to cover the fall in CD sales -- down from 41% to 32%.

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