Music Downloads Take Over At Christmas

Last year, the organization said, downloads

Mike Elgan, Contributor

December 19, 2005

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The BBC and the Financial Times are reporting that music downloads, more than CD sales, will determine which artist will be named number one on the charts at Christmas by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).

Last year, the organization said, downloads accounted for just 25 percent of weekly singles sales. But this year, they represent 70 percent.

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