"The Death Of The Music Industry"

David McCandless is putting together visual charts at his site Information Is Beautiful. One of them is titled "The Death Of The Music Industry" where he publishes an info graphic he credits to the New York Times illustrated below. A frightening visual reminder of the changes that have occurred to the music industry. Years are to be read left to right (although not clearly defined) from growth to decline with each individual chart representing a format. (Click on image below to enlarge)