Скачать или смотреть The DEATH of the CD: Physical vs. Digital Music Wars (1980-2025)

Witness the dramatic 45-year battle for how the world listens to music! 🎵 This Bar Chart Race visualizes the rise and fall of physical media and the explosive takeover of digital and streaming formats.

See the incredible history of music industry revenue from the golden age of the cassette tape to the dominance of the Compact Disc, the disruption of digital downloads, and the ultimate victory of streaming services.

💥 *The Story of Music Formats:*
1. *The Physical Era (1980-2000):* Watch as Vinyl Records fade, Cassette Tapes have their moment, and the Compact Disc (CD) becomes the undisputed king, generating massive revenue for the industry.
2. *The Digital Disruption (2001-2012):* Witness the chaos as file-sharing and legal download services like iTunes crash the CD market. The industry shrinks as digital formats take over.
3. *The Streaming Revolution (2013-2025):* See the incredible rise of services like Spotify and Apple Music, which rebuild the industry and become the dominant format.
4. *The Vinyl Revival:* Don't miss the surprising comeback of vinyl records in the modern era!

This data visualization uses a relative revenue index to show the scale of each format's popularity and financial impact over time.

📊 *Data Source:* Historical music industry revenue reports (RIAA, IFPI) and market analysis trends.

👇 *What was the first album you ever bought, and what format was it on? (Cassette, CD, Vinyl, or Download?) Let us know in the comments!*

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