Read more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8109267.stm

Interesting that the music industry keeps harping on about loosing out on sales when purchases of singles seems more popular than ever.

Quote from article:

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There was currently no sign of a slow-down in single sales, Mr Talbot said. Some 115 million singles were sold last year - compared with a low point of 30 million in 2003. This year's total is expected to be 160 million.


Sales have progressively increased since 2003:

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UK SINGLES REVIVAL
2003 - 30,888 singles sold
2004 - 32,266
2005 - 47,882
2006 - 66,925
2007 - 86,562
2008 - 115,139
Source: Official Charts Company