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Positive December sales 01/26/2010 Norwegian consumers’ shopping spree in Dec ’09 spilled over to the music market and generated a much needed boost in sales compared to 2008. The latest sales figures from IFPI Norway indicate that total revenue for domestic music sales grew with 13% in December ’09, compared to Dec ’08. Sales of physical units grew with 10% compared to ’08 while downloads rose with 51% in the same period. Revenue generated by streams grew a whopping 360% in the same time frame. Album sales grew with 11% in Dec ’09. Sales of physical singles continues its decline with a 27% reduction in sales, while sales of music DVDs fell 21%. Market shares in Dec ’09: Universal 37,3% Sony Music 21,6% Warner 11,2 EMI 9% MO 5,9% Mudi 3,7% Bare Bra Musikk/Tylden 3,6% Bonnier Amigo/Tuba 2,6% VME 2,6% Playground 1,3% MBO/Nordisk Film 1,1%
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