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Apr
The Association of Independent Music (AIM) has issued a breakdown of figures from last week’s Official Singles Chart, which incorporated sales from downloads for the first time. The trade body believes the figures indicate that the chart disadvantaged singles from independent labels.
In a weekly breakdown of singles sales that contributed to the chart rundown, AIM said that two-thirds of Indie singles in top 75 are lower than they would have been without combining the two charts.
Last Week, the Association of Independent Music (AIM) called on watchdog Ofcom to delay the combined charts , claiming it would disadvantage independent labels that are not sold through major online retailers. [more @ www.netimperative.com]
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