Another fascinating graphic via that site that was included in the Something for the Weekend mailout last week:

http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/2009/the-death-of-the-music-indust...

Rather brings it home. Hadn't realised how big eight track was at its peak-wish I could find that wonderful scene from Boogie Nights with Don Cheadle as a hi-fi salesman on Youtube ...

(edit: was also interested to receive this via the Gramophone:

Digital Concert Hall

The Berliner Philharmoniker has a long tradition of engaging with new technology – Artur Nikisch made the first complete symphony recording (Beethoven’s Fifth) with them as long ago as 1913 and, under Karajan, numerous milestones were passed. Now the orchestra has thrown open the doors of its virtual concert venue, the Digital Concert Hall, which allows a global audience to join all concerts played in the Philharmonie live and on demand at www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/dch.

Presented in HD picture quality and sound quality similar to CD, this groundbreaking offer has attracted more than 200,000 users and 2000 season pass holders. In addition to great acclaim by public and critics alike, it has won numerous design awards. At the moment it boasts more than 30 concerts in its archives - the complete 2008/2009 season. Starting with the Season Opening on August 28, all concerts from the 2009/10 season will become accessible as and when they are performed. )